424 W Birch Avenue — Duplex, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
6 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,352 Sq Ft | Home | MLS# 7008977
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $189,900 (↓ $10,000)
Is 424 W Birch Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Strong Value
At $133/sqft — This home is priced 8% below the Fergus Falls median of $144/sqft.
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$1,226/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $910
- Property taxes
- $211
- Home insurance (est.)
- $105
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($35,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
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50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~12
This home has sat well past the local pace — time is working in a buyer's favor.
- 271 days on market — more than triple the usual 57 days
- Price cut 5.3% (−$10,000)
- No negative signals found in the listing history
MMR track record: Offer-Ready homes closed a median 12% below their highest asking price — vs 3% for non-flagged reduced homes. MMR analysis of 79 vs 998 NorthstarMLS sales, updated monthly.
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Located in Cutlers 4th Add, Fergus Falls, MN.
About This Home
Excellent investor opportunity with this well maintained duplex in Fergus Falls offering strong upside and immediate appeal. The main floor unit features 3 bedrooms, a 3 season front porch, and laundry located in the lower level, while the upper unit offers 3 bedrooms and convenient in-unit laundry hookups. Updates throughout the property enhance long-term durability and tenant demand including low maintenance vinyl siding and architectural shingles. Impressive as it is, with clear potential to increase rents and raise cash flow. Duplexes of this quality and condition are rarely available. This property is an ideal addition to any investment portfolio.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1919
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $2,526 (2025)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Duplex Up and Down
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,352
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Construction
- Frame
- County
- Otter Tail
- List Date
- 2026-01-15
- Days on Market
- 270 days
- Parcel ID
- 71003990563000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $2,526
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Interior Features
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Other
- Foundation Area
- 702 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 1,352 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Gravel
Lot & Land
- Road Surface
- City Street
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Multi-Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Price History
Reduced $10,000 (5.3%)
- Price reduced to $189,900 — Aug 10, 2026
- Price reduced to $179,900 — Sep 30, 2026
424 W Birch Avenue is listed in Fergus Falls, MN, part of Otter Tail County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 424 W Birch Avenue
- Is $179,900 a good price for a home in Fergus Falls?
- According to BuyPulse, 424 W Birch Avenue rates Strong Value — at $133/sqft it's priced 8% below the Fergus Falls median of $144/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Fergus Falls homes for sale to compare.
- Does 424 W Birch Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 424 W Birch Avenue has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 424 W Birch Avenue have?
- 424 W Birch Avenue has Forced Air heating.
- Where is 424 W Birch Avenue located?
- 424 W Birch Avenue is in the Cutlers neighborhood of Fergus Falls, MN 56537, in Otter Tail County.
- Is 424 W Birch Avenue still available?
- Yes — 424 W Birch Avenue is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 424 W Birch Avenue built?
- 424 W Birch Avenue was built in 1919. It features frame construction, an architectural shingle roof, and a other foundation.
- How walkable is 424 W Birch Avenue?
- 424 W Birch Avenue has a Walk Score of 41/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 33/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- 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.
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