503 Bluff Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,455 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7088661
Is 503 Bluff Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $151/sqft — This home is priced 21% below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
88 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 127 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~21. This one is past that window.
36% of recent sales closed at or over asking — most sellers here negotiate.
37 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$2,363/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,870
- Property taxes
- $275
- Home insurance (est.)
- $216
- Special assessments
- $2
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($73,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Riverside Add The City Of Braine, Brainerd, MN.
About This Home
Located in the historic Bluff Avenue neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers character, space, and rare Mississippi River frontage on a nearly 1-acre lot. Beautifully restored hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, blending classic craftsmanship with numerous recent updates including refreshed bathrooms, landscaping improvements, and other thoughtful enhancements that maintain the home’s traditional feel while adding modern comfort. The spacious attic has been updated with fresh carpet and provides a large amount of versatile living space perfect for a bonus room, office, or guest area. With over 2,400 finished square feet, a large 30x24 detached garage, and approximately 42 feet of Mississippi River frontage, the property also offers close proximity to Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Hospital, Gregory Park, downtown Brainerd. This is a rare opportunity to own a classic home in one of Brainerd’s most desirable and walkable neighborhoods.
3D Home Tour
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $277K and $462K in Brainerd:
- The field: 37 similar Brainerd homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 21 days — 2 of the last 18 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 36% of the last 39 sales here closed at or over list — there's room to negotiate.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 39 real Brainerd closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1895
- Garage
- 2-Car Detached
- Style
- More Than 2 Stories
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $3,301 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $25
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 2,455
- Lot Size
- 0.98 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt
- County
- Crow Wing
- List Date
- 2026-06-07
- Days on Market
- 127 days
- Parcel ID
- 41241589
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $3,326
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Interior Features
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Stone
- Foundation Area
- 1,180 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 3,355 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Stucco
- Pool
- Yes
- View
- North, River
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage, Asphalt
Lot & Land
- Road Surface
- City Street, Paved Streets, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Sewer
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Yes
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Positive Realty
Price History
Listed at $369,900 on Jun 7, 2026 — No price changes
503 Bluff Avenue is listed in Brainerd, MN, part of Crow Wing County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 503 Bluff Avenue
- Is $369,900 a good price for a home in Brainerd?
- According to BuyPulse, 503 Bluff Avenue rates Excellent Value — at $151/sqft it's priced 21% below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 88/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Brainerd homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Brainerd homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 503 Bluff Avenue — and what do they mean?
- This property has $25/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $3,301/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 503 Bluff Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 503 Bluff Avenue has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 503 Bluff Avenue have?
- 503 Bluff Avenue has Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 503 Bluff Avenue located?
- 503 Bluff Avenue is in the Riverside Add The City Of Braine neighborhood of Brainerd, MN 56401, in Crow Wing County.
- Is 503 Bluff Avenue still available?
- Yes — 503 Bluff Avenue is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 503 Bluff Avenue built?
- 503 Bluff Avenue was built in 1895. It features an asphalt roof and a stone foundation.
- How walkable is 503 Bluff Avenue?
- 503 Bluff Avenue has a Walk Score of 42/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 38/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 503 Bluff Avenue are for sale in Brainerd?
- 37 similar homes (single-family homes between $277K and $462K in Brainerd) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 503 Bluff Avenue sell in Brainerd?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $277K and $462K in Brainerd) went pending in a median 21 days over the last 90 days — 2 of the last 18 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Brainerd sell for asking price?
- 36% of the last 39 comparable Brainerd sales closed at or over list price — there's room to negotiate. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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