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ActivePrice cut: $10.5K (9/24)
$259,000
3beds
2,048sqft

451 Birch Ave W, Hector, MN 55342

3beds
2,048sqft
Single Family
Built in 1948
10,846 Square Feet Lot
$126/sqft

What's special

New wallsNew spacious roomsNew kitchenSurrounded by mature treesSpray foam insulationLarge corner lot

Price Improvement! A better than new construction price on a large corner lot, near to schools, dining, and highways to get you to and from surrounding areas quickly, while still giving you that small town country feel. New spacious rooms and modern amenities. New kitchen, bathrooms, windows, siding, A/C, spray foam insulation, new walls, flooring, utilities, plumbing, roof, electrical wiring and sheetrock all carefully constructed for that brand new home feel surrounded by mature trees.   1300+ hours and over $200k spent to rebuild this beautiful home. Close proximity to fishing & recreational lakes, perfect for the weekend enthusiast.  Home is conveniently located 1 block from Buffalo Lake-Hector High School, Hector City park and swimming pool just 5 mins away, and the local baseball field for all those summer fun activities.

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Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7105376MLS Logo
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Living Room

Kitchen

Bedroom

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

Alex Zauner 612-380-8500,

Real Broker, LLC

Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7105376MLS Logo

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 117 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 9x13
Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom 3
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 324 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 27x12
Bathroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 42 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 6x7
Bathroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 70 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 7x10
Bathroom
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 63 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 7x9
Flex room
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 286 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 22x13
Foyer
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 98 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 14x7
Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 187 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 11x17
Laundry
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 49 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 7x7
Living room
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 195 Square Feet
  • Dimensions: 15x13
Heating
  • Forced Air
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
  • Basement: Block
  • Has fireplace: No
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 2,048
  • Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 2,048
  • Finished area below ground: 0
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached, Concrete
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features: None
Features
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1.5
Lot
  • Size: 10,846 Square Feet
Details
  • Foundation area: 950
  • Parcel number: 330160000
  • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
  • New construction: No
  • Year built: 1948

Utilities & green energy

  • Gas: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water: City Water/Connected

Community & HOA

Community
  • Subdivision: Whites Sub
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Hector

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $126/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $106,400
  • Annual tax amount: $1,438
  • Date on market: 7/8/2026

Price history

DateEventPrice
9/24/2026Price change$259,000-3.9%$126/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7105376
9/4/2026Price change$269,500-6.7%$132/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7105376
8/12/2026Price change$289,000-7.5%$141/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7105376
7/30/2026Price change$312,500-3.8%$153/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7105376
7/17/2026Listed for sale$324,900$159/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7105376

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$1,372 +7.2%$106,400 -22.7%
2024$1,280 +14.5%$137,600 +170.3%
2023$1,118 +5.3%$50,900 +10.7%
2022$1,062 +7.7%$46,000 +13%
2021$986 +11.5%$40,700
2020$884 -5.6%$40,700 +9.4%
2019$936 +4%$37,200 -6.1%
2018$900 -3.6%$39,600
2017$934 -5.7%$39,600
2016$990 --
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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$1,678/mo
Principal & interest
$1458
Property taxes
$220
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Neighborhood: 55342

Nearby schools

Buffalo Lake-Hector Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.1 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
10/10
Student Progress Rating
7/10
Buffalo Lake-Hector Secondary
Grades 6-12 • 0.1 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10
College Readiness Rating
8/10