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Price cut: $10K (10/9)

$129,900

229 S Elm St, Fairmont, MN 56031

4beds

1,573sqft

$1,009/mo

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Single Family

Built in 1922

7,492 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$83/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Detached one-car garageTwo bathsFour bedroomsGas boiler heatUpper bath with shower

Classic American Foursquare just steps from downtown Fairmont shops, dining, and the Opera House. Four bedrooms, two baths (main-floor full bath with laundry hookups plus an upper bath with shower), and a main-level bonus room with closet that works as a fifth bedroom, office, or playroom. Newer roof (2022). Gas boiler heat. Detached one-car garage (about 10x18). Deep 50x150 lot with room to play, garden, or add outdoor living. Large unfinished attic with stair access-ideal for storage or a future finished space. Parks, the chain of lakes, and Fairmont Area Schools are nearby.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11x11

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11x11

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11x11

Bedroom 4

Level: Second
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11x11

Bathroom

Level: Main
Area: 84 Square Feet
Dimensions: 7x12

Bathroom

Level: Second
Area: 48 Square Feet
Dimensions: 6x8

Bonus room

Level: Main
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12x11

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 210 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14x15

Informal dining room

Level: Main
Area: 45.5 Square Feet
Dimensions: 6.5x7

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12x11

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 196 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14x14

Heating

Boiler

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Features

Basement: Block
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,363
Total interior livable area: 1,573 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,573
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached Garage
Garage spaces: 1
Details: Garage Dimensions (10x18)

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 7,492 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 150 x 50 x 150

Details

Foundation area: 790
Parcel number: 232690640
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1922

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: W & J Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Fairmont

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $83/sqft
Tax assessed value: $132,500
Annual tax amount: $2,018
Date on market: 9/9/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/9/2026	Price change	$129,900-7.1%$83/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7140995 Report a problem
9/9/2026	Listed for sale	$139,900+86.5%$89/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7140995 Report a problem
12/13/2001	Sold	$75,000$48/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,852 +26.3%	$132,500 +0.1%
2024	$1,466 +0.8%	$132,400 +20.1%
2023	$1,454 +13.8%	$110,200 +8.7%
2022	$1,278 +4.6%	$101,400 +22.5%
2021	$1,222 +9.1%	$82,800 +14.8%
2020	$1,120 +8.9%	$72,100 +9.4%
2018	$1,028 +9.7%	$65,900 -4.8%
2017	$937 +9.3%	$69,200 +5%
2016	$857 -1.2%	$65,900 -9.4%
2015	$867 -9.2%	$72,700 +5.4%
2013	$955 -13.1%	$69,000 -15.1%
2012	$1,099	$81,300
2011	--	--
2010	--	$81,400