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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,455 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 20 hours ago

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503 Bluff Avenue,Brainerd, MN 56401

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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.

Full Property Details for 503 Bluff Ave

General

  • Price: $419,900
  • Taxes: $3,326 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 7000423
  • Updated: 3/19/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • 1/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: 30 x 24
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Asphalt

Location

  • County: Crow Wing
  • Township: Brainerd
  • Subdivision: Riverside Add The City Of Braine
  • Driving Directions: MN 210 E to left onto N 5th St, right onto Bluff Ave

School Information

  • School District: 896 - Brainerd
  • High School District: Brainerd

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: City Sewer Connected
  • Water: City Water (Connected)

Structural Information

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Other, Unfinished
  • Foundation Size: 1180
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 2,455
  • Above Ground: 2,455 Sq. Ft.
  • Below Ground: 900 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Down/Base.: 3,355 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1895

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.98
  • Lot Dimensions: 38 x 539 x 82 x 236 x 106 x 745
  • Frontage: City Street, Paved Streets, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Storm Sewer
  • Zoning: Residential-Single Family

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Riverfront
  • Water Front Feet: 38
  • Water Front Elev.: 40
  • Lake Bottom: Soft

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,326
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Conventional, VA, FHA, Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • 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
  • Property ID: 41241589

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Schools serving 503 Bluff Ave

School District:Brainerd Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Lowell Elementary School, Brainerd, MN
704 3rd Avenue Northeast, Brainerd, MN 56401
K-40.8 mi
Forestview Middle School
12149 Knollwood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425
5-84.5 mi
Brainerd Senior High School
702 South 5th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
7-121 mi
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Price
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3/19/2026
Listed
$419,900
19.97%
MLS
4/29/2025
Sold
$350,000
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Tax History for 503 Bluff Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,746
1%
$273,800
—
2024
$2,718
7%
$273,400
3%
2023
$2,534
—
$266,400
14%
2023
$2,534
—
$234,200
19%
2021
$2,530
8%
$196,900
34%
2020
$2,342
—
$147,000
-21%
2020
$2,342
10%
$186,700
27%
2019
$2,132
18%
$147,000
24%
2018
$1,810
3%
$118,342
1%
2017
$1,760
2%
$116,834
4%
2016
$1,718
9%
$112,500
9%
2015
$1,572
35%
$103,100
26%
2014
$1,162
11%
$81,700
-22%
2013
$1,043
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$104,200
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503 Bluff Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401 (MLS# 7000423) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 2 partial bathrooms. 503 Bluff Avenue is currently listed for $419,900 and was received on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 503 Bluff Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Brainerd? You can browse all Brainerd real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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