Jessica McCarthy
Real Broker, LLC
(763) 347-2564
54 Total Sales
1 in Brainerd
$222,500 Price
523 Cora St Brainerd, MN 56401
Brainerd AreaEstimated Value: $196,000 - $230,766
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,404
Sq Ft
$153/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Corner Lot
- No HOA
- The kitchen features windows
- Brainerd Senior High School Rated 9+
- Home Office
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of September 2025Discover this beautiful Brainerd, MN home for sale located on a spacious 1/3-acre corner lot at 523 Cora Street. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1,404 square feet of comfortable living space, this property is the perfect mix of charm, functionality, and potential.
Set on a double lot, this property offers incredible outdoor space, highlighted by mature fruit trees—including apple, pear, plum, and cherry—as well as grape vines, raspberry bushes, and blackberry bushes that all produce abundant fruit every summer and early fall. It’s a rare opportunity for urban gardening and self-sustainable living right in town. There's even room for chickens.
Inside, the main floor includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a dedicated home office, and a welcoming living area with room to relax or entertain. The backyard deck overlooks a garden perfect for growing vegetables, enjoying nature, or hosting summer get-togethers.
This Brainerd real estate listing offers exceptional value with plenty of space to build a large garage, expand the home, or add outdoor living features. Located in a quiet, well-established neighborhood, this home is close to local schools, shopping centers, parks, and recreational activities, with easy access to everything Brainerd has to offer.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, garden enthusiast, or investor looking for a home with land and potential, this one checks all the boxes.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: 218-821-3312 Listed on: 07/14/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,475
Year Built
- Built in 1911
Lot Details
- 13,939 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 140x100x135x100
- Partially Fenced Property
- Wood Fence
- Wire Fence
- Corner Lot
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,404 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Living Room
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- The kitchen features windows
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Block Basement Construction
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Baseboard Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- West Brainerd Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 41040616
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Noah Goedker
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Philip Imdieke
Central MN Realty LLC
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$197,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,600
4%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.22%
Original Mortgage
$193,921
Outstanding Balance
$192,165
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$22,027
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 15, 2012
Closed on
Jan 1, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Albin Kuschel
Edina Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
RASM STAFF
Coldwell Banker Burnet
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-9.82%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.25%
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Brainerd, MN
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Jessica McCarthy
-
Tom Schiffler
Tom Schiffler
Premier Real Estate Services
(320) 345-3286
158 Total Sales
2 in Brainerd
$192K - $825K Price Range
-
Lloyd Hoelscher
Lloyd Hoelscher
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$256K - $465K Price Range
-
Jodi Severson
Jodi Severson
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(320) 373-1320
98 Total Sales
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$255,000 Price
-
Lisa Jasken
Lisa Jasken
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(218) 530-2729
439 Total Sales
1 in Brainerd
$295,000 Price
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Joel Hartman
Joel Hartman
eXp Realty
(218) 513-2454
50 Total Sales
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$115K - $350K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $197,500 | Cygneture Title Solutions Llc | ||
| $175,000 | Lawyers Title Services Llc | ||
| $45,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $193,921 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | Sold | $197,500 | +4.0% | $141 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/05/2025 08/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | For Sale | $189,900 | +322.0% | $135 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/05/2013 02/05/13 | Sold | $45,000 | -9.8% | $30 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/29/2012 10/29/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/15/2012 10/15/12 | For Sale | $49,900 | -- | $33 / Sq Ft |
Source: NorthstarMLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,542 | $172,200 | $51,400 | $120,800 |
| 2024 | $1,500 | $168,300 | $46,400 | $121,900 |
| 2023 | $1,082 | $122,700 | $42,800 | $79,900 |
| 2022 | $740 | $118,000 | $39,600 | $78,400 |
| 2021 | $772 | $78,200 | $33,800 | $44,400 |
| 2020 | $714 | $78,400 | $33,800 | $44,600 |
| 2019 | $700 | $70,300 | $33,800 | $36,500 |
| 2018 | $690 | $68,300 | $33,600 | $34,700 |
| 2017 | $680 | $42,600 | $20,160 | $22,440 |
| 2016 | $658 | $40,800 | $17,600 | $23,200 |
| 2015 | $576 | $35,600 | $14,600 | $21,000 |
| 2014 | $246 | $33,100 | $13,800 | $19,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Noah Goedker
Seller's Agent in 2025
Noah Goedker
eXp Realty
(218) 789-8339
73 Total Sales
-
Philip Imdieke
P
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Philip Imdieke
Central MN Realty LLC
(320) 363-4363
3 Total Sales
-
A
Seller's Agent in 2013
Albin Kuschel
Edina Realty, Inc.
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2013
RASM STAFF
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Map
Source: NorthstarMLS
MLS Number: 6590975
APN: 09198043007U009
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