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285 W 1st St, Rush City, MN, 55069

5beds
2baths
2,269sqft
$385,000
$170price/sqft
$2,770/moest. monthly cost
$110,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Completely remodeled and move-in ready! This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers over 2,260 finished square feet on a large corner lot in town with plenty of room to build an additional garage. Featuring 3bedrooms on one level, an oversized living room and family room, and quality finishes throughout, this home has space for everyone. The extensive renovation includes new siding, soffits, fascia, seamless gutters, windows, luxury vinyl plank flooring, carpet, cabinetry, countertops, sink, vanities, toilets, lighting, stainless steel appliances, central A/C, roof insulation, sodded yard, and new front sidewalk and concrete apron. The washer and dryer are also included. Major mechanical updates include a furnace/boiler approximately 2½–3 years old and new water heater The lower level also features a sauna with most of the components still in place, making it easy to restore and enjoy. This home truly offers the space, updates, and value you’ve been looking for—with so much more to appreciate in person!

Getting Around

41
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
42
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
6/10
Rush City SecondaryGrades 7-120.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1960

Materials

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Block

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Other,Range,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer
  • Laundry features: In Basement,Laundry Room

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Finished

Bedroom

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

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 192
  • Dimensions: 12x16

Bedroom3

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 12x10

Bedroom4

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 195
  • Dimensions: 15x13

Bedroom5

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 15x12

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 72
  • Dimensions: 12x6

Family Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 600
  • Dimensions: 40x15

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 1,000
  • Finished area above ground: 1,269

Foyer

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 40
  • Dimensions: 4x10

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard
  • Cooling features: Ductless Mini-Split

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,520
  • Total interior livable area: 2,269 sqft

Laundry

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 64
  • Dimensions: 8x8

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 350
  • Dimensions: 25x14

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 170003500
  • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
  • Foundation area: 1260

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.36 Acres
  • Features: Corner Lot,Sod Included in Price,Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot size dimensions: 150 x 97

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached,Concrete
  • 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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Chisago 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 $1,946$23,352
Home Insurance *$233$2,796
Property Taxes $400$4,800
Electricity $191$2,296
Total$2,770$33,240
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$94,971/yr
40% on housing$83,100/yr
45% on housing$73,866/yr

Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs

Minnesota FAIR Plan

Covered
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HailHail
WindWind
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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: 11.0%
11.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.0%
0.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$170This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 55069$170
Chisago County$188

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 55069$232
Chisago County$213

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
2026-08-05Price change$364,900
2026-07-13Listed for sale$385,000
2026-01-07Sold$151,500
2023-07-27Sold$121,500
2023-01-11Listing removed--
2023-01-03Price change$1,400
2022-12-25Price change$1,500
2022-12-23Listed for rent$1,600
2022-10-24Listing removed--
2022-06-29Price change$1,700
2022-06-27Listed for rent$1,650
2011-10-27Listing removed$45,000
2011-10-13Listed for sale$45,000
2011-10-03Sold$34,000
2011-08-04Price change$37,500
2011-07-02Price change$45,000
2011-06-02Listed for sale$49,900
1997-09-11Sold$75,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBonnie L. Carlson
BrokerageKeller Williams Premier Realty

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