205 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
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FOR SALE
OPEN SAT, 10-12PM

$199,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,398 sqft

205 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401

Est. Mortgage $1,238/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1970
$143/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 205 1st Ave NE.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome home to this beautifully refreshed 1.5-story home in the heart of Brainerd! Recent updates include stylish new flooring, fresh interior paint, and tastefully renovated bathrooms, creating a bright, modern feel throughout. Offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,398 finished square feet, this home features the convenience of main-level living with a bedroom, laundry area, and flexible space that also works well as a home office. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms or the option for a spacious primary suite with a bonus sitting area, nursery, or workspace. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard that's perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. The property also includes a 22x22 detached two-car garage with a durable metal roof and an additional storage shed for all your tools and outdoor equipment. Conveniently located close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and everything Brainerd has to offer, this move-in-ready home combines recent updates with classic charm and is ready for its next owner.
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Thomas Schiffler, (320) 980-1414
Premier Real Estate Services
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#7116275
Also Listed on NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Open House

Saturday, September 12
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Home Details for 205 1st Ave NE

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Deck, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1398 Square FeetFoundation Area: 913
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp ServiceGas: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt MetalPatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Chain Link, FullOther Structures: Storage ShedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Other Parking: Garage Dimensions (22x22), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1398 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 42

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 41241659

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900Price Per Sqft: $143

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrainerdCommunity: Fairview Add The City Of Brainer
School Information
High School District: Brainerd

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 7116275

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1883 Square Feet

HOA

No HOAHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: None

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 7116275Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1398Activation Date: Fri Aug 07 2026

Around this home

What Locals Say about Brainerd

At least 73 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • John Tomonovich
    "It’s a pretty decent place to live. It has reasonable shopping options in town. There are several big box stores and decent medical facilities every direction you turn."
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  • Kp469grk4k
    "many parks near by, walking trails, a local ice cream shop and a ice cream truck that goes all over town. water accesses available as well, what more could you ask for?"
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  • Mandolin C.
    "We’re pretty safe in all areas except NE Brainerd. Just passed a referendum to rebuild our schools. Population tripled in the summer. Love the lakes! "
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  • Irama6312
    "It’s quiet, and friendly. I have lived here for 7 years and have never had an issue with any neighbors"
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  • Candy B.
    "everyone is to in to there own life..... we, all just live happy life's and or don't care. ha ha like my peeps."
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  • Kinzy
    "The elementary schools in town have sandwiches stations. Which that is a free lunch for families in need and it’s offered at all elementary schools Monday thru Friday and thru the whole summer!! "
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  • Rodneykrueger
    "I've lived here for three years the neighborhood is very good my neighbors are neighborly we help each other out we all take pride in their yards in the way our streets look"
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  • Kinzy
    "It’s definitely a pet friendly area. In fact people walk theirs dogs everyday, and are welcome at most parks too! "
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  • Sarah R.
    "Dogs are very welcome in our neighborhood, people are very friendly, and we have a big dog friendly park in the center of our area."
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  • Teeks31
    "Everyone minds their own business, but yet is very friendly. This neighborhood has a good vibe even though we are all pretty close. We still feel like we have privacy. "
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  • Mainerd12
    "I have lived in my neighborhood for 30 years, town is a short distance away and it has everything I need. "
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  • Kimicole20
    "Red Sand Lake in the back yard. Close to town. Next to the larger Gull Lake. Beautiful adult trees. Private cull de sac. Park-like views, and natural landscaping."
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  • Talktothepawikwa
    "we have access to the bus and cab service. close to downtown and grocery stores as well as parks. We can access many different shopping centers and the hospital and clinics are within a 5 mile radius. "
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  • Lrworden
    "The development is adjacent Crow Wing State Park, including the trailhead of the Paul Bunyon Trail. High speed fiber installed in the area in 2017. It's smoking-fast internet connection at affordable prices. Just south of the 371 split allows for easy access to both Brainerd and Baxter. "
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Market trends in Brainerd

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$285K
$1KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.8%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$158
$8MoM
Available listings
140
10MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$199K
Since last month
Increased$26K (+15%)
Since last year
Increased$29K (+16.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$29K (+17.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +186% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$199K
August 2026$199K
July 2026$173K
June 2026$176K
May 2026$177K
April 2026$177K
March 2026$179K
February 2026$180K
January 2026$175K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
111 B St NE, Brainerd, MN
0.05
Single-Family Home
$154,500
03/13/26
3
1
1,386
319 2nd Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.12
Single-Family Home
$217,400
09/11/26
3
2
1,190
924 Grove St, Brainerd, MN
0.30
Single-Family Home
$175,000
11/14/25
3
2
1,012
205 2nd Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.07
Single-Family Home
$155,000
10/09/25
2
1
864
616 3rd Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.35
Single-Family Home
$207,000
09/26/25
3
1
1,488
704 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/30/25
3
1
1,260
119 4th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.22
Single-Family Home
$239,900
06/18/26
3
1.5
2,360
121 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.04
Single-Family Home
$224,000
12/15/25
3
2.5
1,700
508 4th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$219,900
08/31/26
3
1.5
1,491
523 4th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$269,900
06/26/26
3
2
1,915

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
121 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.04
$224,000
3
2.5
1,700
Recently Sold
111 B St NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.05
$154,500
3
1
1,386
Recently Sold
206 Gillis Avenue NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.03
$234,600
3
2
1,620
Off Market
210 Gillis Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.03
$134,900
2
0.5
576
Off Market
120 Gillis NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.05
$197,700
1
1
1,550
Off Market
216 Gillis Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.03
$160,500
3
1
1,320
Off Market
114 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.07
$228,400
3
1.5
1,284
Off Market
205 2nd Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.07
$157,200
2
1
864
Off Market
201 2nd Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.08
$190,900
2
1
995
Off Market
121 Gillis Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
219 Gillis Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.07
$155,000
2
1
945
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 7, 2026
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7116275
Listed For Sale
$199,900
Jul 31, 2025
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230
Sold
$170,000
May 21, 2025
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230
Pending
$182,500
Apr 11, 2025
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230
Listed For Sale
$182,500

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Frequently asked questions about 205 1st Ave NE

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 205 1st Ave NE?
    Based on a $199,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 205 1st Ave NE in Brainerd, MN is approximately $1,276 (about $1,086 principal & interest, $115 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 205 1st Ave NE compare to homes in Brainerd?
    205 1st Ave NE in Brainerd, MN is listed at $199,900, about 30% below the $285K median sale price in Brainerd.
  • What do residents say about Brainerd?
    Residents describe Brainerd, MN as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Brainerd, MN.
  • What are the closest schools to 205 1st Ave NE?
    The closest schools to 205 1st Ave NE in Brainerd, MN are Brainerd Senior High School (rated 9/10), Forestview Middle School (Elementary, rated 7/10), Lowell Elementary School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 205 1st Ave NE have air conditioning?
    Yes, 205 1st Ave NE in Brainerd, MN has air conditioning.
  • Does 205 1st Ave NE have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 205 1st Ave NE in Brainerd, MN has in-unit laundry.
205 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,398 sqft single-family home built in 1970. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 31, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 7116275.