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.
Active
$199,900
205 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
3beds
1,398sqft
Single Family
Built in 1970
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$199,000 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 21 days |
- 866 |
- 68 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thomas Schiffler 320-980-1414,
Premier Real Estate Services
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7116275
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 84.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x7.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 134 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4x10
Deck
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 145.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11.2
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 113.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2x10.10
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 82.49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3x7.3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2x12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,883
- Total interior livable area: 1,398 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,398
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x22), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 913
- Parcel number: 41241659
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairview Add The City Of Brainer
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brainerd
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $131,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,074
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
Estimated market value
$199,000
$189,000 - $209,000
$1,826/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+17.6%$143/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7116275 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $170,000-6.8%$122/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $182,500$131/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681230 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $182,500$131/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,065 +2.3% | $96,567 -1.3% |
| 2024 | $1,041 +9% | $97,875 +0.7% |
| 2023 | $955 +25.8% | $97,157 +18% |
| 2022 | $759 -1.4% | $82,333 +60.9% |
| 2021 | $770 +7.8% | $51,159 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $714 | $49,088 +31.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $37,260 |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | $173 +9.2% | $71,100 |
| 2009 | $158 | $71,100 |
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Neighborhood: 56401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Forestview Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 9/10Brainerd Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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