Charming and refreshed 3-bedroom, 3-bath home in NE Brainerd! This 1½-story home blends classic character with thoughtful updates, including a newer furnace, central air, new flooring, and a new roof in 2019. Enjoy an updated look with timeless appeal. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and dining—close to everything Brainerd has to offer! The spacious 0.33-acre corner lot provides plenty of room for outdoor activities and relaxation. With an unfinished basement ready for your ideas, this home is move-in ready and full of potential. Schedule your private showing today!
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$224,000
121 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
3beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.33 Acres Lot
$228,200 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$2,128 Estimated rent
Home value
$228,200
$199,000 - $262,000
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New flooringUnfinished basementCentral airNew roofNewer furnaceCorner lot
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Listed by:
Joe Laudenbach 218-851-5540,
Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Bought with:
Albin Kuschel
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6805156
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 101.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9.25
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 107.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9.75
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Den
- Level: Upper
- Area: 145.69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.25 x 15.75
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 204.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15.75
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,700
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20 x 22)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 145
- Features: Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1136
- Parcel number: 41241670
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Power Company: Brainerd Public Utilities
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brainerd
- Subdivision: Fairview Add The City Of Brainer
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $224,000-0.4%$132/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805156 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$132/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805156 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+21.6%$132/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6805156 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2021 | Sold | $185,000+2.8%$109/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6116122 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2021 | Pending sale | $179,900$106/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6116122 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Exit Realty Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $179,900+47.3%$106/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6116122 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2017 | Sold | $122,100+3%$72/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4753640 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2017 | Pending sale | $118,500$70/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4753640 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2016 | Price change | $118,500-0.4%$70/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4753640 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $119,000$70/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4753640 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,807 +3.7% | $168,725 +0.2% |
| 2024 | $1,743 +7.8% | $168,398 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $1,617 -0.1% | $164,410 +16.5% |
| 2022 | $1,619 +4.5% | $141,084 +25.9% |
| 2021 | $1,550 +11.7% | $112,090 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $1,387 +39.3% | $101,844 +39.6% |
| 2017 | $996 | $72,959 +19.8% |
| 2016 | $996 +22.4% | $60,900 +18.9% |
| 2015 | $814 +156.5% | $51,200 +19.1% |
| 2014 | $317 -48.5% | $43,000 -8.1% |
| 2012 | $616 +11.7% | $46,800 |
| 2011 | $552 -46.3% | $46,800 -53.1% |
| 2010 | $1,028 -20.6% | $99,800 |
| 2009 | $1,294 | $99,800 |
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Neighborhood: 56401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Forestview Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 9/10Brainerd Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Minnesota
- Crow Wing County
- Brainerd
- 56401
- 121 1st Ave NE
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