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916 River Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379

3beds
2baths
2,052sqft
$259,900
$127price/sqft
$1,896/moest. monthly cost
$75,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained rambler in a convenient Sauk Rapids location! From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the bright, inviting spaces and the extensive updates that make this home truly move-in ready. The main level features a comfortable living room with newer carpet, an updated kitchen with modern cabinetry, quality fixtures, ceiling fans, and spacious bedrooms. The stylish main bathroom includes a beautifully tiled shower, while updated flooring extends throughout both the main and lower levels. The finished lower level offers an exceptional gathering space with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, striking wood accent wall, custom bar area, and an organized laundry room designed for everyday convenience. Major updates provide added peace of mind, including a new roof, gutters, and central air in 2020, along with newer windows, appliances, flooring, paint, fixtures, countertops, and mechanicals. A cedar closet provides additional storage. Outside, you'll enjoy a private backyard complete with two patios, mature trees, established landscaping, and raised garden beds—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Minnesota summers. With thoughtful updates throughout and pride of ownership evident at every turn, this home is ready for its next chapter.

Getting Around

40
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
46
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1962

Materials

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Pitched

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Rented

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block,Daylight,Finished,Full

Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 144
  • Dimensions: 12x12

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 144
  • Dimensions: 12x12

Bedroom3

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 168
  • Dimensions: 14x12

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 66
  • Dimensions: 11x6

Family Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 300
  • Dimensions: 20x15

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,026
  • Finished area above ground: 1,026

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,052
  • Total interior livable area: 2,052 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 149.5
  • Dimensions: 13x11.5

Laundry

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 18x10

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 240
  • Dimensions: 20x12

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 190128700
  • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
  • Foundation area: 1008

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Topography of land: Level

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,056 sqft
  • Features: Near Public Transit,Irregular Lot,Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot size dimensions: 142 x 50

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached Garage,Concrete,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • 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 WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Hail
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Benton 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 $1,314$15,768
Home Insurance *$179$2,148
Property Taxes $230$2,760
Electricity $173$2,076
Total$1,896$22,752
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$65,005/yr
40% on housing$56,880/yr
45% on housing$50,560/yr

Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs

Minnesota FAIR Plan

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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: 11.7%
11.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.6%
1.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$127This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 56379$149
Benton County$156

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 56379$142
Benton County$151

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
2026-08-11Pending sale$259,900
2026-07-22Listed for sale$259,900
2021-08-09Sold$238,000
2021-05-31Pending sale$229,900
2021-05-26Listed for sale$229,900
2016-10-14Sold$146,000
2016-08-30Pending sale$149,900
2016-07-17Listed for sale$149,900
2011-07-14Sold$67,839

For Sale by Agent

AgentJason M. Miller, e-PRO, GRI
BrokerageTrust Real Estate Company, LLC

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