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424 6th Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308

6beds
2baths
2,184sqft
$219,000
$100price/sqft
$1,581/moest. monthly cost
$63,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

Step into timeless charm and endless opportunity with this spacious 6-bedroom historic home in the heart of Alexandria! Bursting with character and classic details, this unique property offers not one—but two kitchens and two dining areas, including a beautiful dining room with built-ins that adds warmth and elegance—perfect for gatherings and everyday living. Designed with flexibility in mind, the home features a separate stairwell providing private access to the upper level, which includes its own kitchen and 4 bedrooms—ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income. This setup makes it a strong candidate for Airbnb, VRBO, or long-term rental potential. Upstairs, you’ll also find a massive attic space full of potential—perfect for future expansion, a studio, or additional living space. Outside, enjoy the convenience of a single-car garage and a prime location just minutes from Alexandria’s beautiful lakes, schools, parks, churches, and shopping. This is truly a handyman’s dream—bring your vision and make this historic gem shine again. Whether you're looking for an investment opportunity or a spacious home with income potential, this property delivers!

Getting Around

56
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
54
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
6/10
8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: None

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial,Unfinished

Bathroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 77
  • Dimensions: 11x7

Bathroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 40
  • Dimensions: 5x8

Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 127.6
  • Dimensions: 11x11.6

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 150
  • Dimensions: 10x15

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 88
  • Dimensions: 8x11

Bedroom4

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 172.5
  • Dimensions: 15x11.5

Bedroom5

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 154
  • Dimensions: 14x11

Bedroom6

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 184
  • Dimensions: 11.5x16

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 187
  • Dimensions: 11x17

Dining Room

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 75
  • Dimensions: 10x7.5

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,184

Foyer

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 36
  • Dimensions: 6x6

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,805
  • Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 176
  • Dimensions: 16x11

Kitchen

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 99
  • Dimensions: 9x11

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 255
  • Dimensions: 17x15

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11x12

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 630801000
  • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
  • Foundation area: 792

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,973 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot,Tree Coverage - Light
  • Lot size dimensions: 75 x 120 x 75 x 120

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Lightning
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Douglas 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 $1,107$13,284
Home Insurance *$128$1,536
Property Taxes $162$1,944
Electricity $184$2,210
Total$1,581$18,972
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$54,205/yr
40% on housing$47,430/yr
45% on housing$42,160/yr

Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs

Minnesota FAIR Plan

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HailHail
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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: 11.8%
11.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.1%
3.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$100This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 56308$181
Douglas County$186

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 56308$167
Douglas County$149

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-11Price change$219,000
2026-06-08Price change$249,900
2026-05-23Listed for sale$279,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDoug Holm
BrokerageRealty Executives Alex Home Sales

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