205 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
OFF MARKET

205 1st Ave NE
Brainerd, MN 56401

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,398 sqft

$172,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,050/mo*
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$172,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,050/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,398 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1970
Living Area
1,398 sqft
Price/Sqft
$124
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Charming 1.5-Story Home with Potential!
This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,398 square feet of living space and is ready for your personal touch! Featuring convenient main-level living quarters including laundry and a bedroom/home office. The upper half-story provides additional space for a second and third bedrooms or main bedroom and bonus area.
Outside, you'll find a 22x22 detached 2-car garage with a metal roof, a handy storage shed, and a fenced yard - perfect for pets, kids, and outdoor entertaining. This property is a fantastic opportunity to build equity. Located in the heart of Brainerd, you'll enjoy easy access to schools, parks, shopping, and dining.
205 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,398 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $170,000 on Jul 31, 2025 (7% below the $182,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $172,700, with a rent estimate of $1,702/month.

Home Details for 205 1st Ave NE

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

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 Service, Power Company: Brainerd Public UtilitiesGas: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: None
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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

Cumulative Days on Market: 40

Property Information

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

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $182,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 21 2025

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1398 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: None

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6681230Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1398
Last check for updates: 22 minutes ago
Listed by Karine Loobas, (651) 303-7306
Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties
Bought with: Jacob Hanson, (218) 821-1135, Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6681230

Price History for 205 1st Ave NE

DatePriceEventSource
07/31/2025$170,000Sold
NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230
05/21/2025$182,500PendingNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230
04/11/2025$182,500Listed For SaleNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230

Market trends in Brainerd

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$286K
$2.32KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$150
$1MoM
Available listings
153
6MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,065
Assessment$131,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 205 1st Ave NE

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
1015 Grove St, Brainerd, MN
0.27
Single-Family Home
$190,000
08/08/25
3
1.5
1,280
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
523 4th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN
0.33
Single-Family Home
$269,900
06/26/26
3
2
1,915

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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

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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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