8781 Dorothy Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,392 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7109673
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $595,000 (↓ $50,000)
Is 8781 Dorothy Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $228/sqft — This home is priced 19% above the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
92 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 91 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~20. This one is past that window.
45% 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 $50,000 — motivation showing.
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$3,365/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,756
- Property taxes
- $206
- Home insurance (est.)
- $318
- Special assessments
- $85 + pending
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($109,000) · 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 1st Add Glendor, Brainerd, MN.
About This Home
This 4 bedroom 2 bath property is situated on Merrifield Bay of North Long Lake. Estate sale subject to probate administration. To ensure marketable time, the Administrator will not accept or review any offers until the property has been active on the market for a minimum of 14 days. Property sold As-Is. Listing agent is related to the Administrator and is an heir to the Estate with a financial interest.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $409K and $681K in Brainerd:
- The field: 27 similar Brainerd homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 20 days — 1 of the last 10 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 45% of the last 22 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 22 real Brainerd closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Built
- 1981
- Garage
- 2-Car Attached
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $2,475 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $1,025 + pending
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,196
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 1,196
- Lot Size
- 1.25 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt
- County
- Crow Wing
- List Date
- 2026-07-14
- Days on Market
- 91 days
- Parcel ID
- 73330515
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $3,500
- Specials Pending
- Yes
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Baseboard, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- None
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Water
- Sand Point
- Sewer
- Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Appliances
- Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features
- Laundry
- In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 2,392 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,392 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Stone, Other
- Pool
- Yes
- View
- Lake
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage, Concrete
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Accessible Shoreline
- Road Surface
- Paved Streets
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Yes
Agent & Office
- List Office
- NextHome Horizons
Price History
- Price reduced to $545,000 — Sep 28, 2026
8781 Dorothy 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 8781 Dorothy Avenue
- Is $545,000 a good price for a home in Brainerd?
- According to BuyPulse, 8781 Dorothy Avenue rates Premium Pricing — at $228/sqft it's priced 19% above the typical Brainerd single-family home of $191/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 92/100 (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 8781 Dorothy Avenue — and what do they mean?
- This property has $1,025/yr in annual special assessments with additional 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 $2,475/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 8781 Dorothy Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 8781 Dorothy Avenue has a basement with 1,196 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 8781 Dorothy Avenue have?
- 8781 Dorothy Avenue has Baseboard, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s) heating and None cooling.
- Where is 8781 Dorothy Avenue located?
- 8781 Dorothy Avenue is in the Glendor neighborhood of Brainerd, MN 56401, in Crow Wing County.
- Is 8781 Dorothy Avenue still available?
- Yes — 8781 Dorothy Avenue is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 8781 Dorothy Avenue built?
- 8781 Dorothy Avenue was built in 1981. It features an asphalt roof and a block foundation.
- Does 8781 Dorothy Avenue have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 8781 Dorothy Avenue is in the lower level.
- How many homes like 8781 Dorothy Avenue are for sale in Brainerd?
- 27 similar homes (single-family homes between $409K and $681K in Brainerd) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 8781 Dorothy Avenue sell in Brainerd?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $409K and $681K in Brainerd) went pending in a median 20 days over the last 90 days — 1 of the last 10 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Brainerd sell for asking price?
- 45% of the last 22 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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