8781 Dorothy Ave, Brainerd, MN, 56401
About This Home
This 4 bedroom 2 bath property is situated on Merrifield Bay of North Long Lake. Estate sale subject to probate administration. To ensure marketable time, the Administrator will not accept or review any offers until the property has been active on the market for a minimum of 14 days. Property sold As-Is. Listing agent is related to the Administrator and is an heir to the Estate with a financial interest.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8x7
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8x5
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12x8
Bedroom4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12x8
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided,Brick
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,196
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Dual Fuel/Off Peak,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,392
- Total interior livable area: 2,392 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10x10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8x7
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17x13
Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 25x16
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 73330515
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 2392
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100
Lot
- Lot size: 1.25 Acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline
- Lot size dimensions: 101' x 537' x 100' x 545'
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Concrete
- 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
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Crow Wing 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 | $3,008 | $36,096 |
| Home Insurance * | $453 | $5,436 |
| Property Taxes | $238 | $2,856 |
| Electricity | $201 | $2,420 |
| Total | $3,900 | $46,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | Listed for sale | $595,000 |
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