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$369,900

503 Bluff Ave, Brainerd, MN 56401

4beds

2,455sqft

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Single Family

Built in 1895

0.98 Acres Lot

$364,100 Zestimate^®

$151/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Beautifully restored hardwood floorsLandscaping improvementsRefreshed bathrooms

Located in the historic Bluff Avenue neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers character, space, and rare Mississippi River frontage on a nearly 1-acre lot. Beautifully restored hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, blending classic craftsmanship with numerous recent updates including refreshed bathrooms, landscaping improvements, and other thoughtful enhancements that maintain the home’s traditional feel while adding modern comfort. The spacious attic has been updated with fresh carpet and provides a large amount of versatile living space perfect for a bonus room, office, or guest area. With over 2,400 finished square feet, a large 30x24 detached garage, and approximately 42 feet of Mississippi River frontage, the property also offers close proximity to Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Hospital, Gregory Park, downtown Brainerd. This is a rare opportunity to own a classic home in one of Brainerd’s most desirable and walkable neighborhoods.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 209 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19x11

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 195 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15x13

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 96 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12x8

Bedroom 4

Level: Third
Area: 675 Square Feet
Dimensions: 27x25

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 416 Square Feet
Dimensions: 26x16

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 324 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18x18

Laundry

Level: Main
Area: 48 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8x6

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 294 Square Feet
Dimensions: 21x14

Other

Level: Main
Area: 520 Square Feet
Dimensions: 26x20

Heating

Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Features

Basement: Full,Other,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,355
Total interior livable area: 2,455 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,455
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
Garage spaces: 2
Details: Garage Dimensions (30x24)

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: More Than 2 Stories
Pool features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: North, River
Has water view: Yes
Water view: River
Waterfront features: River Front, Waterfront Elevation(40+), Lake Bottom(Soft)
Frontage length: Water Frontage: 38

Lot

Size: 0.98 Acres
Dimensions: 42 x 539 x 82 x 236 x 106 x 745

Details

Foundation area: 1180
Additional parcels included: 41230514
Parcel number: 41241589
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1895

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Riverside Add The City Of Braine

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Brainerd

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $151/sqft
Tax assessed value: $273,800
Annual tax amount: $3,301
Date on market: 6/9/2026
Cumulative days on market: 86 days
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$364,100

$346,000 - $382,000

$2,666/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/9/2026	Listed for sale	$369,900-7.5%$151/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7088661 Report a problem
6/7/2026	Listing removed	$399,900$163/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7000423 Report a problem
4/28/2026	Price change	$399,900-4.8%$163/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7000423 Report a problem
3/19/2026	Listed for sale	$419,900+20%$171/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7000423 Report a problem
4/29/2025	Sold	$350,000+0%$143/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681324 Report a problem
3/19/2025	Pending sale	$349,900$143/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681324 Report a problem
3/7/2025	Listed for sale	$349,900-1.4%$143/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6681324 Report a problem
11/12/2024	Listing removed	$354,900-1.4%$145/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6609565 Report a problem
10/1/2024	Listed for sale	$359,900$147/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6609565 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,721 +1%	$256,707 +0.4%
2024	$2,693 +7.3%	$255,569 0%
2023	$2,509 -1.6%	$255,611 +15.9%
2022	$2,551 +1.4%	$220,513 +23.8%
2021	$2,515 +8.1%	$178,110 +6.7%
2020	$2,327 +32.2%	$166,992 +41.1%
2017	$1,760	$118,342 +5.2%
2016	$1,760 +12%	$112,500 +9.1%
2015	$1,572 +170.6%	$103,100 +26.2%
2014	$581 -49.6%	$81,700 -10.3%
2012	$1,152 +7.7%	$91,100
2011	$1,069 -9.8%	$91,100 -34.5%
2010	$1,185 +4.1%	$139,000
2009	$1,139	$139,000

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