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$151,000

521 5th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308

2beds

1,530sqft

Single Family

Built in 1920

6,403 Square Feet Lot

$153,100 Zestimate^®

$99/sqft

$1,176 Estimated rent

Home value

$153,100

$126,000 - $179,000

$1,176/mo

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What's special

Charming 2-Bedroom Home on a Corner Lot! Welcome to this cozy and freshly updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, perfectly situated on a corner lot in town. This home offers comfortable living at an affordable price with a bright living space and a functional kitchen. The property includes a one-stall garage and a cute yard with mature trees. Located close to local amenities, this home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers, those looking to downsize, or as an investment property. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!

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

Dining room

Level: Main

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

None

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Basement: Daylight,Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,530
Total interior livable area: 1,530 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), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (8)

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Fencing: None

Lot

Size: 6,403 Square Feet
Dimensions: 110 x 59 x 110 x 54
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Foundation area: 765
Parcel number: 631928000
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family

Materials

Frame
Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
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: $99/sqft
Tax assessed value: $131,200
Annual tax amount: $1,384
Date on market: 3/20/2025
Cumulative days on market: 17 days

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/4/2025	Listing removed	$166,900$109/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766195 Report a problem
8/5/2025	Listed for sale	$166,900+10.5%$109/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6766195 Report a problem
5/22/2025	Sold	$151,000-5.6%$99/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem
4/5/2025	Pending sale	$159,900$105/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem
3/31/2025	Price change	$159,900-3%$105/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem
3/25/2025	Price change	$164,900-5.7%$108/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem
3/20/2025	Listed for sale	$174,900+45.8%$114/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6687854 Report a problem
4/12/2024	Sold	$120,000+61.3%$78/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/15/2024	Sold	$74,378+10.7%$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/23/2023	Sold	$67,203-19.6%$44/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/17/2016	Sold	$83,600-6.1%$55/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4682663 Report a problem
3/17/2016	Pending sale	$89,000$58/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-19075 Report a problem
2/25/2016	Listed for sale	$89,000-1%$58/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty, Inc - Alex #10-19075 Report a problem
9/3/2014	Listing removed	$89,900$59/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
6/18/2014	Price change	$89,900-2.2%$59/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/14/2013	Price change	$91,900-1.1%$60/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem
6/27/2013	Price change	$92,900-2.1%$61/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem
5/9/2013	Price change	$94,900-2.7%$62/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem
5/2/2013	Price change	$97,500-2.4%$64/sqft
Source: CENTURY 21 First Realty #10-11465 Report a problem
3/21/2013	Listed for sale	$99,900$65/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	--