Corner lot charmer! This two bedroom plus office is so bright and inviting. Perfect for first time buyers or as an investment property.
Brand new roof in 2025!
Nestled in on a corner lot that is walking distance to everything! Don't miss out on this great opportunity for affordable living.
Active
$185,000
521 5th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308
2beds
765sqft
Single Family
Built in 1920
6,403 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two bedroom plus officeBright and invitingCorner lot
- 43 days
- 417
- 9
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Jo Justice 320-491-0171,
ALO Realty Advisors
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7114442
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x6
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,530
- Total interior livable area: 765 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 765
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (12x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,403 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 110 x 59 x 110 x 54
Details
- Foundation area: 765
- Parcel number: 631928000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hicks 4th Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $131,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,384
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,282/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+10.8%$242/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7114442 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listing removed | $166,900$218/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766195 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $166,900+10.5%$218/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766195 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $151,000-5.6%$197/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$209/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $159,900-3%$209/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Price change | $164,900-5.7%$216/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900+45.8%$229/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2024 | Sold | $120,000+61.3%$157/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2024 | Sold | $74,378+10.7%$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2023 | Sold | $67,203-19.6%$88/sqft |
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| 5/17/2016 | Sold | $83,600-6.1%$109/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4682663 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2016 | Pending sale | $89,000$116/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-19075 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $89,000-1%$116/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty, Inc - Alex #10-19075 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2014 | Listing removed | $89,900$118/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2014 | Price change | $89,900-2.2%$118/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2013 | Price change | $91,900-1.1%$120/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2013 | Price change | $92,900-2.1%$121/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2013 | Price change | $94,900-2.7%$124/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2013 | Price change | $97,500-2.4%$127/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $99,900$131/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,384 +24% | $131,200 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $1,116 +10.5% | $126,300 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $1,010 +5.6% | $117,200 +11% |
| 2022 | $956 +6.2% | $105,600 +10.2% |
| 2021 | $900 +3.7% | $95,800 +6% |
| 2020 | $868 +10.2% | $90,400 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $788 +15.2% | $86,500 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $684 +16.3% | $82,500 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $588 -1.3% | $78,300 +16% |
| 2016 | $596 +0.7% | $67,512 |
| 2015 | $592 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $64,600 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $673 -1% | -- |
| 2010 | $680 | -- |
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