1521 Gary Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
M Premiere — Just Listed — listed September 3, 2026
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,158 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7138401
Is 1521 Gary Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $153/sqft — This home is priced 33% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
52 — Balanced market
Day 1 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~21, so this one is early in its window.
45% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
41 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$2,040/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,668
- Property taxes
- $173
- Home insurance (est.)
- $192
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($65,980) · 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 Karsner 2nd Add, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
WOW! Completely Updated Rambler in Detroit Lakes! Prepare to be blown away by the incredible updates throughout this beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family rambler! From the moment you walk in, you’ll appreciate the thoughtful improvements, modern finishes, and move-in-ready condition that make this home truly stand out. The spacious layout offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing plenty of room for family, guests, hobbies, or a home office. The home has been fully updated, offering the perfect combination of comfort, style, and functionality without the stress of taking on major projects. 10 x 16 Shed with roll-up OH Door. New extra wide driveway. Step outside and enjoy the fully fenced yard, perfect for pets, entertaining, or simply relaxing outdoors. A convenient shed provides additional storage, while the patio creates an inviting space for summer gatherings, morning coffee, or evenings around the fire. Located in the heart of Detroit Lakes, you’ll be close to the area's beautiful lakes, parks, recreation, and everything this popular Minnesota lake community has to offer. Detroit Lakes All TV's are included. Furniture is negotiable.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $247K and $412K in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 41 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 21 days — 0 of the last 11 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 45% of the last 29 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 29 real Detroit Lakes closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1960
- Above Grade
- 1,158 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,000 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.23 acres
- Garage
- 1-car (Attached Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Finished
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected, City Sewer - In Street
- Water
- City Water/Connected, City Water - In Street
- Annual Taxes
- $2,073
- Special Assessments
- $85
- County
- Becker
- Days on Market
- 1
1521 Gary Avenue is listed in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Becker County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1521 Gary Avenue
- Is $329,900 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 1521 Gary Avenue rates Excellent Value — at $153/sqft it's priced 33% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 52/100 (Balanced market), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Detroit Lakes homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Detroit Lakes homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1521 Gary Avenue — and what do they mean?
- This property has $85/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 $2,073/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1521 Gary Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 1521 Gary Avenue has a finished basement with 1,000 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1521 Gary Avenue have?
- 1521 Gary Avenue has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1521 Gary Avenue located?
- 1521 Gary Avenue is in the Karsner neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
- Is 1521 Gary Avenue still available?
- Yes — 1521 Gary Avenue is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1521 Gary Avenue built?
- 1521 Gary Avenue was built in 1960. It features a block foundation.
- How many homes like 1521 Gary Avenue are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 41 similar homes (single-family homes between $247K and $412K in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1521 Gary Avenue sell in Detroit Lakes?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $247K and $412K in Detroit Lakes) went pending in a median 21 days over the last 90 days — 0 of the last 11 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Detroit Lakes sell for asking price?
- 45% of the last 29 comparable Detroit Lakes sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "M Premiere" mean?
- M Premiere™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ early-access tracker for homes entering NorthstarMLS during the critical first 96 hours on market. Well-priced homes in Fargo-Moorhead frequently receive their strongest buyer attention in that opening window. M Premiere surfaces new inventory the moment it lists — so buyers can act before a home becomes widely discovered.
- 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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