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541 5th St SE, Deer River, MN, 56636

2beds
2baths
1,176sqft
$139,000
$118price/sqft
$1,082/moest. monthly cost
$43,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Fully renovated, fully furnished, and full of possibilities! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a flexible floor plan designed to fit a variety of needs. With kitchens and laundry on both the main and upper levels. There’s excellent potential to create separate living spaces, or explore a duplex conversion. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Deer River, this move-in-ready property is perfect as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to own a home where modern updates meet endless potential!

Getting Around

26
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
31
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
King Elementary SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
4/10
Deer River SecondaryGrades 6-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1879

Materials

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Main Level,Upper Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block

Bathroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 32.39
  • Dimensions: 7.9x4.10

Bathroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 78
  • Dimensions: 10.4x7.5

Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 134.64
  • Dimensions: 13.6x9.9

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 122.985
  • Dimensions: 9.11x13.5

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,176

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,848
  • Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 127.4
  • Dimensions: 14x9.10

Kitchen2Nd

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 120.64
  • Dimensions: 10.4x11.6

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 80.23
  • Dimensions: 11.3x7.10

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 151.8
  • Dimensions: 13.2x11.5

Living Room

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 122.985
  • Dimensions: 13.5x9.11

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 894900266
  • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
  • Foundation area: 672

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 190

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway - Other Surface
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Heat Wave
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Itasca County and Minnesota

Flood
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $702$8,424
Home Insurance *$111$1,332
Property Taxes $99$1,188
Electricity $170$2,050
Total$1,082$12,984
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$37,097/yr
40% on housing$32,460/yr
45% on housing$28,853/yr

Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 4,160Commercial: 101
Total Premiums$4.54M
Total Exposure$457.44M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$118This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 56636$103
Itasca County$161

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 56636$139
Itasca County$129

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-21Price change$139,000
2026-07-03Listed for sale$159,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKaty Wilson
BrokerageEDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY

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