521 5th Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 765
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,530
- Total interior livable area: 765 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12x7
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13x11
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 15x6
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 631928000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 765
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 6,403 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 110 x 59 x 110 x 54
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Strong Wind
- Lightning
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Douglas County and Minnesota
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $935 | $11,220 |
| Home Insurance * | $108 | $1,296 |
| Property Taxes | $165 | $1,980 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,050 |
| Total | $1,378 | $16,536 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
| 2025-09-04 | Listing removed | $166,900 |
| 2025-08-05 | Listed for sale | $166,900 |
| 2025-05-22 | Sold | $151,000 |
| 2025-04-05 | Pending sale | $159,900 |
| 2025-03-31 | Price change | $159,900 |
| 2025-03-25 | Price change | $164,900 |
| 2025-03-20 | Listed for sale | $174,900 |
| 2024-04-12 | Sold | $120,000 |
| 2024-02-15 | Sold | $74,378 |
| 2023-06-23 | Sold | $67,203 |
| 2016-05-17 | Sold | $83,600 |
| 2016-03-17 | Pending sale | $89,000 |
| 2016-02-25 | Listed for sale | $89,000 |
| 2014-09-03 | Listing removed | $89,900 |
| 2014-06-18 | Price change | $89,900 |
| 2013-08-14 | Price change | $91,900 |
| 2013-06-27 | Price change | $92,900 |
| 2013-05-09 | Price change | $94,900 |
| 2013-05-02 | Price change | $97,500 |
| 2013-03-21 | Listed for sale | $99,900 |
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