26138 Birch Avenue, Nisswa, MN 56468
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,671 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7120078
Price Reduced — was $469,000 (↓ $10,000) · M Markdowns
Is 26138 Birch Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $172/sqft — This home is priced 42% below the typical Nisswa single-family home of $299/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
80 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 63 — Nisswa homes overall typically go under contract by day ~16. This one is past that window.
11 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $10,000 — motivation showing.
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$2,801/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,321
- Property taxes
- $210
- Home insurance (est.)
- $268
- Special assessments
- $2
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($91,800) · 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 Nisswa Park, Nisswa, MN.
About This Home
Nestled on a private, wooded 1.02-acre lot in the heart of the lakes area, this Nisswa home offers a quiet up-north retreat just a short walk from the Paul Bunyan Trail and the charming shops and restaurants of downtown. The property backs up to woods and wildlife, and features a peek of Lower Cullen Lake through the trees, with convenient walk-in lake access nearby. Inside, the 2,600+-square-foot layout includes 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Updates include Marvin windows and a living room renovation with vaulted ceilings completed around 2021. The wood stove in the living room provides supplemental warmth. A spacious dining/entertaining room addition built around 2005 provides a great secondary entertaining space, complemented by a cozy family room Situated in a quiet neighborhood with only four year-round and seasonal residents on the road, this property delivers a wonderful balance of privacy and location. Schedule a showing today and see what makes this Nisswa property so special.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1951
- Garage
- 2-Car Detached
- Style
- One and One Half
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $2,515 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $25
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,785
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 886
- Lot Size
- 1.02 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
- Construction
- Block, Concrete, Frame
- County
- Crow Wing
- List Date
- 2026-08-03
- Days on Market
- 63 days
- Parcel ID
- 28020557
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $2,540
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water
- Drilled, Well
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Interior Features
- Laundry
- In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 1,320 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,780 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Cedar
- Pool
- Yes
- Fenced Area
- Yes
- Other Structures
- Garage(s)
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Detached Garage, Gravel, Electric, Garage Door Opener, Storage
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Medium
- Road Surface
- City Street
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Ashworth Real Estate
Price History
- Price reduced to $459,000 — Aug 31, 2026
26138 Birch Avenue is listed in Nisswa, MN, part of Crow Wing County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 26138 Birch Avenue
- Is $459,000 a good price for a home in Nisswa?
- According to BuyPulse, 26138 Birch Avenue rates Excellent Value — at $172/sqft it's priced 42% below the typical Nisswa single-family home of $299/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 80/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Nisswa homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Nisswa homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 26138 Birch Avenue — and what do they mean?
- This property has $25/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 $2,515/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 26138 Birch Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 26138 Birch Avenue has a basement with 886 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 26138 Birch Avenue have?
- 26138 Birch Avenue has Boiler, Hot Water, Wood Stove heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 26138 Birch Avenue located?
- 26138 Birch Avenue is in the Nisswa Park neighborhood of Nisswa, MN 56468, in Crow Wing County.
- Is 26138 Birch Avenue still available?
- Yes — 26138 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 26138 Birch Avenue built?
- 26138 Birch Avenue was built in 1951. It features block, concrete, frame construction and a block foundation.
- Does 26138 Birch Avenue have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 26138 Birch Avenue is in the lower level.
- How walkable is 26138 Birch Avenue?
- 26138 Birch Avenue has a Walk Score of 13/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 38/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 26138 Birch Avenue are for sale in Nisswa?
- 11 similar homes (single-family homes between $344K and $574K in Nisswa) are for sale right now — you have options.
- 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.
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- 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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