17 Balsam Avenue NW, Menahga, MN 56464
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 880 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7077429
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $175,000 (↓ $5,000)
Is 17 Balsam Avenue NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Strong Value
At $193/sqft — This home is priced 12% below the typical Menahga single-family home of $219/sqft.
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$1,053/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $860
- Property taxes
- $88
- Home insurance (est.)
- $99
- Special assessments
- $6 + pending
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($34,000) · 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.
About This Home
Quaint Menahga Home for sale in city limits! This charming 2 bed 1 bath home sits on a large corner lot with great views and lots of yard space. This house has been well maintained and cared for with recent additions such as; a new furnace, water softener, water heater, complete renovated bathroom. Enjoy the eastern sunrise in the attached sun porch. This cozy house is move in ready with the fenced in yard for furry friends or kids. Great location; walking distance to the lake & beach, school, the local eateries and stores!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $128K and $213K in Menahga:
- The field: 8 similar Menahga homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1920
- Above Grade
- 880 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.30 acres
- Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Garage
- 1-car (Detached Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- City Sewer - In Street
- Water
- City Water - In Street
- Annual Taxes
- $1,060
- Special Assessments
- $70
- County
- Wadena
- Days on Market
- 94
17 Balsam Avenue NW is listed in Menahga, MN, part of Wadena County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 17 Balsam Avenue NW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 17 Balsam Avenue NW
- Is $170,000 a good price for a home in Menahga?
- According to BuyPulse, 17 Balsam Avenue NW rates Strong Value — at $193/sqft it's priced 12% below the typical Menahga single-family home of $219/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Menahga homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 17 Balsam Avenue NW — and what do they mean?
- This property has $70/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 $1,060/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 17 Balsam Avenue NW have a basement?
- Yes, 17 Balsam Avenue NW has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 17 Balsam Avenue NW have?
- 17 Balsam Avenue NW has Forced Air heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 17 Balsam Avenue NW located?
- 17 Balsam Avenue NW is in Menahga, MN 56464, in Wadena County.
- Is 17 Balsam Avenue NW still available?
- Yes — 17 Balsam Avenue NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 17 Balsam Avenue NW built?
- 17 Balsam Avenue NW was built in 1920. It features frame construction and a block foundation.
- Does 17 Balsam Avenue NW have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 17 Balsam Avenue NW is on the main level.
- How many homes like 17 Balsam Avenue NW are for sale in Menahga?
- 8 similar homes (single-family homes between $128K and $213K in Menahga) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- 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.
- 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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