523 Cora St, Brainerd, MN 56401
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OFF MARKET

$201,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,404 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

523 Cora St, Brainerd, MN 56401

Est. Refi. Payment $1,282/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 2, 2025 for $197,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$202K
Since last month
Increased$700 (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+1.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$4K (+2.1%)
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 +133% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$202K
August 2026$201K
July 2026$201K
June 2026$204K
May 2026$204K
April 2026$205K
March 2026$207K
February 2026$208K
January 2026$203K
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
416 SW 4th St, Brainerd, MN
0.14
Single-Family Home
$239,900
07/31/26
3
1
1,586
223 SW 5th St, Brainerd, MN
0.08
Single-Family Home
$241,000
03/20/26
4
3
2,280
721 SW 4th St, Brainerd, MN
0.34
Single-Family Home
$300,000
05/04/26
4
1.5
2,288
111 Kingwood St, Brainerd, MN
0.61
Single-Family Home
$187,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,340
301 SW 7th St, Brainerd, MN
0.31
Single-Family Home
$189,000
12/19/25
2
1.5
864
1518 Pennsylvania Ave, Brainerd, MN
0.79
Single-Family Home
$237,000
06/30/26
3
1
1,294
1524 Pennsylvania Ave, Brainerd, MN
0.79
Single-Family Home
$215,000
06/26/26
5
1
1,255
801 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN
0.75
Single-Family Home
$194,000
08/13/26
4
2
1,272
1016 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN
0.76
Single-Family Home
$185,000
07/17/26
4
2
2,235
1103 S 10th St, Brainerd, MN
1.05
Single-Family Home
$209,900
08/06/26
3
1
1,224

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
217 SW 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.05
$234,000
4
2
1,888
Off Market
224 SW 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.04
$207,300
3
2
1,030
Off Market
204 SW 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.08
$231,600
3
1.5
1,568
Off Market
223 SW 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.08
$241,000
4
3
2,280
Recently Sold
301 SW 5th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.07
$223,600
2
1
1,196
Off Market
402 SW 6th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.07
$174,100
2
1
888
Off Market
212 SW 4th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.11
$211,000
3
2
1,982
Off Market
310 SW 4th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.10
$191,000
2
1
-
Off Market
316 SW 4th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.10
$227,300
5
2
1,571
Off Market
206 SW 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.13
$98,000
1
1
480
For Sale
416 SW 4th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
0.14
$239,900
3
1
1,586
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1911
0.32 acre lot
1,404 sqft
$144/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Spacious yard
Discover this beautiful Brainerd, MN home for sale located on a spacious 1/3-acre corner lot at 523 Cora Street. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1,404 square feet of comfortable living space, this property is the perfect mix of charm, functionality, and potential.

Set on a double lot, this property offers incredible outdoor space, highlighted by mature fruit trees—including apple, pear, plum, and cherry—as well as grape vines, raspberry bushes, and blackberry bushes that all produce abundant fruit every summer and early fall. It’s a rare opportunity for urban gardening and self-sustainable living right in town. There's even room for chickens.

Inside, the main floor includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a dedicated home office, and a welcoming living area with room to relax or entertain. The backyard deck overlooks a garden perfect for growing vegetables, enjoying nature, or hosting summer get-togethers.

This Brainerd real estate listing offers exceptional value with plenty of space to build a large garage, expand the home, or add outdoor living features. Located in a quiet, well-established neighborhood, this home is close to local schools, shopping centers, parks, and recreational activities, with easy access to everything Brainerd has to offer.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, garden enthusiast, or investor looking for a home with land and potential, this one checks all the boxes.
523 Cora St, Brainerd, MN 56401 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,404 sqft single-family home built in 1911. It last sold for $197,500 on Sep 2, 2025 (4% above the $189,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $201,600, with a rent estimate of $1,678/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Noah Goedker
eXp Realty
Bought with: Philip Imdieke, (218) 851-0929, Central MN Realty LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6590975

Home Details for 523 Cora St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Block,Partial,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1404 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1080
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,Gas Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Brainerd Public UtilitiesGas: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, Front PorchFencing: Partial, Wire, WoodNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Gravel
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): 1404 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 18

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1911
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 41040616

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $189,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Aug 05 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: BrainerdCommunity: West Brainerd
School Information
High School District: Brainerd

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2014 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Offer

Contingencies: None

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 6590975Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1404Activation Date: Fri Jul 18 2025

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 2, 2025
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6590975
Sold
$197,500
Aug 5, 2025
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6590975
Pending
$189,900
Jul 18, 2025
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6590975
Listed For Sale
$189,900
Jul 26, 2023
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6391602
Sold
$175,000
Jul 11, 2023
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6391602
Pending
$174,900

Market trends in Brainerd

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$287K
$3.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$164
$6MoM
Available listings
140
10MoM

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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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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 523 Cora St

  • What is 523 Cora St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 523 Cora St in Brainerd, MN is $201,600.
  • What is the price history for 523 Cora St?
    523 Cora St in Brainerd, MN last sold for $197,500 in September 2025.
  • Is Brainerd a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brainerd is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brainerd?
    The median sale price in Brainerd is $287K. That is up $3.68K from the prior month.
  • Does 523 Cora St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 523 Cora St in Brainerd, MN has air conditioning.
  • Does 523 Cora St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 523 Cora St in Brainerd, MN has in-unit laundry.

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