618 N 8th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 1,997 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7133514
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $299,900 (↓ $9,900)
$1,868/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,466
- Property taxes
- $233
- Home insurance (est.)
- $169
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($58,000) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
About This Home
Welcome to this spacious and beautifully renovated four-bedroom, three-bath, two story home on Brainerd’s north side, conveniently located near Gregory Park. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home offers a fresh, move-in-ready feel with all-new flooring and interior paint, along with numerous additional improvements. The inviting kitchen features a quartz center island, providing an ideal gathering space while offering plenty of room for meal preparation and entertaining. Enjoy the charm and versatility of the home’s streetside and side porches. A new laundry hookup has been added on main floor. Spacious basement offers abundant storage. You will find convenient off-street parking and detached garage from alley. (garage to be painted)
BuyPulse · Live market read
How 618 N 8th Street Compares to the Brainerd Market
At $145/sqft, this home is priced $46/sqft below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft.
The median list price in Brainerd is $389,900.
Verdict: Excellent Value
Your negotiating position
84 Strong buyer leverage
Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage
Day 50 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~21. This one is past that window.
44% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
27 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $9,900 — motivation showing.
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $218K and $363K in Brainerd:
- The field: 27 similar Brainerd homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 21 days — 4 of the last 22 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 44% of the last 48 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
- Price cuts: 16 of 27 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $10,000. This one already cut $9,900.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 48 real Brainerd closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1885
- Garage
- 2-Car Detached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $2,792 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,997
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Construction
- Frame
- County
- Crow Wing
- List Date
- 2026-08-31
- Days on Market
- 50 days
- Parcel ID
- 41240866
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $2,792
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Main Level
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Combination
- Foundation Area
- 1,121 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 3,074 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Fenced Area
- Yes
- Other Structures
- Garage(s)
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage
Lot & Land
- Road Surface
- City Street
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Century 21 Brainerd Realty
Price History
Reduced $9,900 (3.3%)
- Price reduced to $299,900 — Aug 31, 2026
- Price reduced to $290,000 — Sep 21, 2026
618 N 8th Street 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 618 N 8th Street
- Is $290,000 a good price for a home in Brainerd?
- According to BuyPulse, 618 N 8th Street rates Excellent Value — at $145/sqft it's priced 24% below the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 84/100 (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.
- Does 618 N 8th Street have a basement?
- Yes, 618 N 8th Street has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 618 N 8th Street have?
- 618 N 8th Street has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 618 N 8th Street located?
- 618 N 8th Street is in Brainerd, MN 56401, in Crow Wing County.
- Is 618 N 8th Street still available?
- Yes — 618 N 8th Street is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 618 N 8th Street built?
- 618 N 8th Street was built in 1885. It features frame construction, an asphalt roof, and a combination foundation.
- Does 618 N 8th Street have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 618 N 8th Street is on the main level.
- How walkable is 618 N 8th Street?
- 618 N 8th Street has a Walk Score of 57/100 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 58/100 (Somewhat Bikeable). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 618 N 8th Street are for sale in Brainerd?
- 27 similar homes (single-family homes between $218K and $363K in Brainerd) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 618 N 8th Street sell in Brainerd?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $218K and $363K in Brainerd) went pending in a median 21 days over the last 90 days — 4 of the last 22 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Brainerd sell for asking price?
- 44% of the last 48 comparable Brainerd sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- 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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