For only the 2nd time in 94 years, 415 Bluff Ave is looking for a new owner.
*Buyer's Agents welcome. Please contact Mark at the email below.*
*Appraisal in-hand.*
Built in the 1930's by the local Ford dealer, this house was built to be a forever home. The quality of construction would be hard to duplicate today. All brick construction, thoughtful custom woodwork, and interesting details abound.
His family lived here until the 1970's when our family took over care. We have updated many services to modern standards (metal roof, custom energy efficient windows, high-efficiency furnace, etc) while keeping the character that has made this home a Brainerd icon. The expensive work is done, and the home is ready for your cosmetic interior updates to make it your own.
Some highlights:
-large lot on the Mississippi River offering in-town privacy (~2.4 acres)
-formal dining room
-formal living room
-cozy wood paneled den with wood burning fireplace and built in features
-large family room with breakfast nook
-5 bedrooms
-2 full and 2 half bathrooms
-basement family room with stone fireplace
-bonus finished basement room
-large, bright laundry room
-pantry/storage room
-large cedar-lined storage closet.
-large 2 car garage (big enough for 2 full-size trucks with room to walk around them)
-fully-fenced backyard
-and so much more
For more than 50 years, this has been a wonderful place to raise a (large!) family. We'd love to see a new family enjoy this home as much as we did.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $10K (6/28)
$539,000
415 Bluff Ave, Brainerd, MN 56401
5beds
2,823sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1934
2.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All brick constructionFully-fenced backyardLarge cedar-lined storage closetFormal dining roomThoughtful custom woodworkBonus finished basement roomMetal roof
- 49 days |
- 1,389 |
- 43 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (218) 428-7437
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- None, Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
- Wall
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,823 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 2.41 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 41230512
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Brainerd
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $380,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,621
- Date on market: 5/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,923/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/28/2026 | Price change | $539,000-1.8%$191/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000$194/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,621 -8.7% | $367,650 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $3,967 -4.6% | $340,945 -9.7% |
| 2023 | $4,159 +29.8% | $377,505 +2.9% |
| 2022 | $3,205 -1.8% | $366,823 +63.5% |
| 2021 | $3,265 -4.7% | $224,360 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $3,427 -6% | $217,602 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $3,646 | $212,261 -11.4% |
| 2016 | $3,646 +10% | $239,700 +7.9% |
| 2015 | $3,316 +153.2% | $222,100 +17.6% |
| 2014 | $1,310 -48.7% | $188,900 -8.6% |
| 2012 | $2,551 +5.4% | $206,700 |
| 2011 | $2,420 +8.8% | $206,700 -11.6% |
| 2010 | $2,225 +3.6% | $233,800 |
| 2009 | $2,147 | $233,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Forestview Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 9/10Brainerd Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Minnesota
- Crow Wing County
- Brainerd
- 56401
- 415 Bluff Ave






