Charming Mid-Century with Dream Kitchen & 4-Season Sunroom! Welcome to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home, set on a spacious 0.64-acre lot with mature trees—just steps from the park. Enjoy the perfect mix of privacy and neighborhood charm. Inside, this mid-century gem offers multiple inviting spaces for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. The sleek, modern kitchen is a dream for any cook, featuring stylish finishes and plenty of room to gather. Unwind year-round in the cozy four-season porch, kick back in one of the home’s comfortable dens, or soak up the outdoors from the deck. With flexible spaces throughout, you’ll find endless ways to enjoy this home. Practical updates make life even easier: washer and dryer on both the upper level and basement, a new water heater, new stove, wine fridge, and fresh basement flooring. Blending timeless character with modern updates and peaceful surroundings, this home truly has it all. Schedule your private showing today!
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$317,000
501 W Birch Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
4beds
3,420sqft
Single Family
Built in 1952
0.65 Acres Lot
$321,100 Zestimate®
$93/sqft
$2,197 Estimated rent
Home value
$321,100
$222,000 - $466,000
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Stylish finishesSleek modern kitchenMature treesCozy four-season porchComfortable dens
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Listed by:
John Demuth 218-731-9422,
Trilogy Real Estate
Bought with:
Jeffrey M Reed
Glenwood State Real Estate
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6704858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Den
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Upper Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,420
- Total interior livable area: 3,420 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,392
- Finished area below ground: 520
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (28x34)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 150
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 1028
- Parcel number: 71003990785000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Ottertail Power
- Gas: Natural Gas, Wood
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Lawn Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fergus Falls
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $93/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $286,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,178
- Date on market: 4/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $317,000-2.5%$93/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $325,000$95/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000+25%$95/sqft |
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| 7/8/2024 | Sold | $260,000$76/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6510425 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2024 | Pending sale | $260,000$76/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6510425 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2024 | Price change | $260,000-3.7%$76/sqft |
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| 4/25/2024 | Price change | $270,000-3.6%$79/sqft |
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| 4/18/2024 | Price change | $280,000-3.4%$82/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6510425 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2024 | Price change | $290,000-3.3%$85/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $300,000+78%$88/sqft |
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| 10/15/2010 | Sold | $168,500$49/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1273806 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,167 +2.2% | $286,600 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,098 +4.7% | $281,100 +15.4% |
| 2023 | $2,958 +12.3% | $243,500 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $2,634 +7.6% | $207,100 |
| 2021 | $2,448 +4.5% | -- |
| 2020 | $2,342 +18.6% | $198,700 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $1,975 -15.2% | $180,300 +9.9% |
| 2017 | $2,328 +24.2% | $164,100 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $1,874 | $154,500 |
| 2015 | $1,874 +4.8% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,788 | $152,800 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $1,642 +2.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,598 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56537
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