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Price cut: $10K (10/7)

$227,500

518 S Orient St, Fairmont, MN 56031

3beds

1,706sqft

$1,736/mo

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Single Family

Built in 1954

9,104 Square Feet Lot

$217,500 Zestimate^®

$133/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Classic mid-century built-insStorage shedPlenty of storageBeautiful natural woodworkNewer appliancesRefreshed cabinetsNew deck

Charming Mid-Century Character Meets Comfortable Living in the Heart of Fairmont! This inviting 3BR/2BA has beautiful natural woodwork, classic mid-century built-ins, and brick fireplace in the spacious great room. The kitchen offers newer appliances and refreshed cabinets. The nearby informal dining room features a charming built-in hutch and pantry closet. With the living room, kitchen, dining room, and great room all conveniently connected, the main floor offers a comfortable layout for both everyday living and entertaining. Three bedrooms and a full bath are located down the hallway, providing a practical and private bedroom area. The lower level has a valuable rec room, workshop, laundry room, ¾ bath, and plenty of storage. Newer windows bring in natural light throughout the home. Outside, the backyard is a private retreat with a new full vinyl privacy fence, new deck, and storage shed. Kids and dogs can play safely within the yard. You'll enjoy the new gutter guards too!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Dining room

Area: 103.33 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.73x9.63

Family room

Area: 312.03 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17.81x17.52

Foyer

Area: 21.43 Square Feet
Dimensions: 4.86x4.41

Kitchen

Area: 203.94 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15.14x13.47

Laundry

Area: 89.64 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.79x6.5

Living room

Area: 272.55 Square Feet
Dimensions: 21.03x12.96

Recreation room

Area: 456.88 Square Feet
Dimensions: 36.26x12.6

Storage

Area: 236.58 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16.35x14.47

Workshop

Area: 195.39 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.42x13.55

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features

Basement: Block,Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,070
Total interior livable area: 1,706 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,706
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Open
Attached garage spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Details: Garage Dimensions (12x22)

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Fencing: Full,Privacy,Vinyl

Lot

Size: 9,104 Square Feet
Dimensions: 83 x 110
Features: Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium

Details

Additional structures: Storage Shed
Foundation area: 1364
Parcel number: 232590060
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1954

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Wards Central 3rd Ext

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Fairmont

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $133/sqft
Tax assessed value: $194,800
Annual tax amount: $2,485
Date on market: 9/13/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$217,500

$207,000 - $228,000

$1,613/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/7/2026	Price change	$227,500-4.2%$133/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7143650 Report a problem
9/13/2026	Listed for sale	$237,500+29.9%$139/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7143650 Report a problem
9/25/2024	Sold	$182,900+1.7%$107/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6583681 Report a problem
9/24/2024	Pending sale	$179,900$105/sqft
Source: Exit Realty #6583681 Report a problem
9/8/2024	Price change	$179,900-6.5%$105/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6583681 Report a problem
8/9/2024	Listed for sale	$192,500$113/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6583681 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,706 +17.5%	$194,800 -11.2%
2024	$2,302 +2.8%	$219,300 +13.5%
2023	$2,240 +19.7%	$193,200 +8.8%
2022	$1,872 +4.8%	$177,600 +22.8%
2021	$1,786 +4.2%	$144,600 +7.1%
2020	$1,714 +13.5%	$135,000 +11.6%
2018	$1,510 +21.5%	$121,000 +38%
2017	$1,243 +9.5%	$87,700 +5.7%
2016	$1,135 +5.8%	$83,000 -3.4%
2015	$1,073 -8.2%	$85,900 +8.1%
2013	$1,169 -11.6%	$79,500 -16.6%
2012	$1,323	$95,300
2011	--	--
2010	--	$121,600