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.
Active
$369,900
503 Bluff Ave, Brainerd, MN 56401
4beds
2,455sqft
Single Family
Built in 1895
0.98 Acres Lot
$365,500 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully restored hardwood floorsLandscaping improvementsRefreshed bathrooms
- 67 days |
- 1,271 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Timothy Nelson 218-821-9552,
Positive Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7088661
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: 132 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$365,500
$347,000 - $384,000
$2,430/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 |
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| 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 |
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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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Neighborhood: 56401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Forestview Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 9/10Brainerd Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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