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2 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,095 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7070089
Price Reduced — was $327,000 (↓ $28,000)
Est. $1,512/mo principal & interest (6.5% rate, 20% down, 30-yr) · Can I afford this home?
Located in Holmes 1st Add, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
PHINNEY AVE offers comfort, character, and convenience in this well-maintained home located just minutes from the beach, park, and pickleball courts. The functional layout includes an eat-in kitchen, living/dining room combination, and a spacious family room features vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The family room opens to large 3-season porch—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,868 sq ft, there is plenty of space to enjoy both everyday living and hosting guests. Recent improvements include two new decks, updated garage doors, a refreshed front porch, a new boiler, and roof repairs completed in 2022 and most recently, some cosmetic repairs. The drive through garage adds extra convenience and storage. If you’re looking for a home with timeless character, thoughtful updates, and a great location close to town amenities, this property is worth a look.
BuyPulse — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $224K and $374K in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 26 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 33 days — 1 of the last 17 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 42% of the last 24 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1948
- Above Grade
- 2,010 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 85 sq ft
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Medium
- Garage
- 2-car (Attached Garage, Concrete, Insulated Garage)
- Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $2,858
- Special Assessments
- $562
- School District
- Detroit Lakes
- County
- Becker
- Days on Market
- 79
1124 Phinney Avenue is listed in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Becker. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1124 Phinney Avenue
- Is $299,000 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- At $143/sqft, this home is priced significantly below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $251/sqft (43% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Detroit Lakes homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1124 Phinney Avenue — and what do they mean?
- This property has $562/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 $2,858/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1124 Phinney Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 1124 Phinney Avenue has a basement with 85 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1124 Phinney Avenue have?
- 1124 Phinney Avenue has Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace(s) heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1124 Phinney Avenue located?
- 1124 Phinney Avenue is in the Holmes neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County. It's in the Detroit Lakes school district, with Detroit Lakes High School as the assigned high school.
- When was 1124 Phinney Avenue built?
- 1124 Phinney Avenue was built in 1948. It features frame construction and a block, slab foundation.
- How many homes like 1124 Phinney Avenue are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 26 similar homes (single-family homes between $224K and $374K in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1124 Phinney Avenue sell in Detroit Lakes?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $224K and $374K in Detroit Lakes) went pending in a median 33 days over the last 90 days — 1 of the last 17 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Detroit Lakes sell for asking price?
- 42% of the last 24 comparable Detroit Lakes sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.