1952 single family home for sale at 601 Main Street S in Karlstad, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath (photo 1 of 6)

601 Main Street S, Karlstad, MN 56732

3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,068 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7060918

Price Reduced — was $177,900 (↓ $10,900) · M Markdowns

$167,000

Is 601 Main Street S a Good Deal?

BuyPulse Verdict

Premium Pricing

At $156/sqft — This home is priced 71% above the typical Karlstad single-family home of $91/sqft.

Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 5 active Karlstad listings · NorthstarMLS

$1,057/month Estimated

Principal & interest
$844
Property taxes
$101
Home insurance (est.)
$97
Special assessments
$15
HOA dues
None

20% down ($33,400) · 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.

Karlstad, MN Active
Offer-Ready63/100

50 earns the badge

This home has sat well past the local pace — time is working in a buyer's favor.

  • 172 days on market — more than double the usual 58 days
  • Price cut 6.1% (−$10,900)
  • Compared to the statewide median — small local sample
  • 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.

Offer-Ready Score is a Modern Market REALTORS® calculation from NorthstarMLS listing data — not MLS-provided data.

Located in Oakhill Karlstad, Karlstad, MN.

About This Home

Check out this one of kind house on 2 city lots. 3 bedrooms 1 bath with a 2 car detached garage. Lots of room to expand or enjoy the outdoors! Move in ready and many modern updates that make this home comforting and inviting! Schedule your private showing today.

Key Features

Built
1952
Garage
2-Car Detached
Style
One
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$1,215.3 (2025)
Specials/yr
$175

Property Details

Property Type
Single Family
Above Grade Sq Ft
1,068
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Basement
No
County
Kittson
List Date
2026-04-24
Days on Market
172 days
Parcel ID
350068600

Financial

Total Tax incl. Assessments
$1,390
Specials Pending
No

Home Systems & Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
City Water/Connected
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected

Construction & Exterior

Construction & Structure

Foundation Type
Poured Concrete
Foundation Area
1,068 sqft
Total Building Area
1,068 sqft

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Vinyl
Accessibility Features
None

Parking & Garage

Parking Features
Detached Garage

Lot & Land

Zoning Description
Residential-Single Family

Agent & Office

List Office
Reed Realty Thief River Falls

Price History

Reduced $10,900 (6.1%)

  • Price reduced to $177,900 — May 31, 2026
  • Price reduced to $167,000 — Aug 17, 2026

601 Main Street S is listed in Karlstad, MN, part of Kittson County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.

Showing — 601 Main Street S

Shannon Barnum

Associate Broker · Modern Market REALTORS®

Your Karlstad real estate expert since 2012 — I represent you, not the seller. Quick to respond, easy to text.

Listed by Reed Realty Thief River Falls · Shown by Modern Market REALTORS®

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MLS# 7060918 · Data refreshed September 23, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About 601 Main Street S

Is $167,000 a good price for a home in Karlstad?
According to BuyPulse, 601 Main Street S rates Premium Pricing — at $156/sqft it's priced 71% above the typical Karlstad single-family home of $91/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Karlstad homes for sale to compare.
What are the special assessments at 601 Main Street S — and what do they mean?
This property has $175/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 $1,215.3/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.

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What type of heating and cooling does 601 Main Street S have?
601 Main Street S has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
Where is 601 Main Street S located?
601 Main Street S is in the Oakhill Karlstad neighborhood of Karlstad, MN 56732, in Kittson County.
Is 601 Main Street S still available?
Yes — 601 Main Street S is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
When was 601 Main Street S built?
601 Main Street S was built in 1952. It features a poured concrete foundation.
How walkable is 601 Main Street S?
601 Main Street S has a Walk Score of 24/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 34/100 (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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