1029 NW 1st Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,356 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7091734
Is 1029 NW 1st Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $118/sqft — This home is priced 41% below the typical Grand Rapids single-family home of $199/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position: 68 — Strong buyer leverage
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$1,918/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,411
- Property taxes
- $330
- Home insurance (est.)
- $163
- Special assessments
- $14 + pending
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($55,800) · 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 Kearneys 1st Add To Gr, Grand Rapids, MN.
About This Home
Ready to see the lake from your bedroom window? This timeless home offers just that with views of Crystal Lake through the trees, a 3-season porch made for summer evenings, and the kind of character you simply can't recreate. Owned by the same family for more than 40 years, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home blends timeless charm with major updates already completed. Hardwood floors, original built-ins, spacious living areas, a wood-burning fireplace, and a finished lower level provide room to gather, relax, and make memories. Recent improvements include a newer roof, furnace, central air conditioning, and Andersen windows. An oversized detached garage, mature trees, and a convenient location near Crystal Lake, downtown Grand Rapids, parks, and schools complete the whole package. Homes like this don't come along often and you will not want to miss it!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $209K and $349K in Grand Rapids:
- The field: 23 similar Grand Rapids homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 20 days — 3 of the last 16 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 57% of the last 23 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1939
- Above Grade
- 1,828 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 528 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.19 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage, Concrete)
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Chandelier, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $3,958
- Special Assessments
- $168
- County
- Itasca
- Days on Market
- 76
1029 NW 1st Avenue is listed in Grand Rapids, MN, part of Itasca County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 1029 NW 1st Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1029 NW 1st Avenue
- Is $279,000 a good price for a home in Grand Rapids?
- According to BuyPulse, 1029 NW 1st Avenue rates Excellent Value — at $118/sqft it's priced 41% below the typical Grand Rapids single-family home of $199/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 68/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Grand Rapids homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Grand Rapids homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1029 NW 1st Avenue — and what do they mean?
- This property has $168/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 $3,958/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1029 NW 1st Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 1029 NW 1st Avenue has a basement with 528 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1029 NW 1st Avenue have?
- 1029 NW 1st Avenue has Forced Air, Fireplace(s) heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1029 NW 1st Avenue located?
- 1029 NW 1st Avenue is in the Kearneys neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MN 55744, in Itasca County.
- Is 1029 NW 1st Avenue still available?
- Yes — 1029 NW 1st Avenue is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1029 NW 1st Avenue built?
- 1029 NW 1st Avenue was built in 1939. It features a poured concrete foundation.
- Does 1029 NW 1st Avenue have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 1029 NW 1st Avenue is in the lower level.
- How many homes like 1029 NW 1st Avenue are for sale in Grand Rapids?
- 23 similar homes (single-family homes between $209K and $349K in Grand Rapids) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 1029 NW 1st Avenue sell in Grand Rapids?
- Homes like this one (single-family homes between $209K and $349K in Grand Rapids) went pending in a median 20 days over the last 90 days — 3 of the last 16 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Grand Rapids sell for asking price?
- 57% of the last 23 comparable Grand Rapids sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- 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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