503 Bluff Ave

Brainerd, MN 56401

$419,900
Price
4
Beds
2,455 Sq. Ft.
$171 / Sq. Ft.
2,455
Sq. Ft.
$171
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located in the historic Bluff Avenue neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers character, space, and rare Mississippi River frontage on a nearly 1-acre lot. Beautifully restored hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, blending classic craftsmanship with numerous recent updates including refreshed bathrooms, landscaping improvements, and other thoughtful enhancements that maintain the home’s traditional feel while adding modern comfort. The spacious attic has been updated...Located in the historic Bluff Avenue neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers character, space, and rare Mississippi River frontage on a nearly 1-acre lot. Beautifully restored hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, blending classic craftsmanship with numerous recent updates including refreshed bathrooms, landscaping improvements, and other thoughtful enhancements that maintain the home’s traditional feel while adding modern comfort. The spacious attic has been updated with fresh carpet and provides a large amount of versatile living space perfect for a bonus room, office, or guest area. With over 2,400 finished square feet, a large 30x24 detached garage, and approximately 42 feet of Mississippi River frontage, the property also offers close proximity to Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Hospital, Gregory Park, downtown Brainerd. This is a rare opportunity to own a classic home in one of Brainerd’s most desirable and walkable neighborhoods.
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Property Details for 503 Bluff Avenue

Subdivision Name
Riverside Add The City Of Braine
View
North, River
Waterfront Features
River Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2026 11:32 AM

Property Details for 503 Bluff Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #7000423
Days on Compass9
Taxes$3,301 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1895
Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,688 SF
CountyCrow Wing County
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Building Information for 503 Bluff Avenue

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,688 SF

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Property Information for 503 Bluff Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Brainerd
  • County Or Parish: Crow Wing
  • County: Crow Wing-MN
  • Directions: MN 210 E to left onto N 5th St, right onto Bluff Ave
  • Latitude: 46.364821
  • Longitude: -94.201822
  • Nbr of Acres: 0
  • Lake Bottom: Soft
  • Lake Name: Not Applicable
  • PLAT: 0
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Brainerd
  • City and Location Text: Brainerd(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56401
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 45
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Mississippi River
  • Waterfront Footage: S9990210
  • Waterfront Descrip: 40+
  • Waterfront Frontage: 38
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 41230514
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 41241589
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,301.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Riverside Addition to the city of Brainerd LOTS 13 THRU 15 INCLUSIVE BLOCK 1 & Lot Auditors Plat of unplatted portion of sec lot 12
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $25.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 3326
School Information
  • High School District: 896 - Brainerd
  • School District Number: 896
  • School District Phone: 2184546900
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2455.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 2455.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 0.98
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 38x539x82x236x106x745
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1287
  • Building Area Total: 3355.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2455
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 900
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 1180.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Sewer
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Full, Other, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 30x24
  • Garage Square Feet: 720
  • Heating: Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water
  • Levels: More Than 2 Stories
  • Room List: Three Season Porch, Dining Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 26x20
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Three Season Porch
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 26x16
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19x11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 27x25
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18x18
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8x6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 21x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 12x8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 503 Bluff Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7000423

—
Apr 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1720986615

$350,000—
Apr 29, 2025

Sold

NorthStar #6681324

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7000423

—
04/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1720986615

$350,000
04/29/2025

Sold

NorthStar #6681324

$350,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 503 Bluff Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$45,200Additions$228,600Total$273,800
Tax Record2025$2,746 ($229 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,904 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,904 SqFtStories3Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1980CountyCROW WINGAPN41241589Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 503 Bluff Avenue

This home is within Brainerd Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lowell Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Forestview Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Brainerd Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brainerd Online School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lowell Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Forestview Middle School
Public5 to 8

Brainerd Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Brainerd Online School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 503 Bluff Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401

503 Bluff Avenue is a single family home for sale in Brainerd, MN 56401. This property was listed for sale on March 19, 2026 by Positive Realty, it's currently listed at $419,900. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on April 29, 2025. This listing's school district is Brainerd Public School District. Nearby schools include Lowell Elementary School, Forestview Middle School and Brainerd Senior High School. 503 Bluff Avenue is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,455 sqft single family home built in 1895.

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