NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Mars St S Cosmos, MN 56228

Estimated Value: $73,120 - $84,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
472 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 21, 2025

Last sale price $75,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $448/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • No HOA
  • The kitchen features windows
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of January 2025

Cozy home with tons of updates! Move right in and enjoy. All the updates were done summer of 2024. New roof, all new floors, new paint inside and out, new lights inside and outside, new counter top and cabinet doors in the kitchen, new toilet, sink and shower surround in the bathroom, and new landscaping. Don't miss this one, cheaper than rent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Dolan

Edina Realty, Inc. Listed on: 11/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Thompson

Central MN Realty LLC

Central MN Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $444

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 150x50
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 472 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lietzaus Summit Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 210266000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$444

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 472
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Area: 472
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: None

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • LaundryFeatures: Lower Level
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: A.C.G.C.
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 3208572271

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 150x50
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Light
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Block

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 210266000
  • Tax Annual Amount: 444
  • TaxWithAssessments: 444

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2024
Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Rick Karla K and Rick Larry A
Bought by
Smith Rita R
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Dolan
Edina Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Thompson
Central MN Realty LLC
List Price
$80,000
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-6.25%
Views
129
Current Estimated Value
$78,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$57,643
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$20,637

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2024
Sold by
Aldridge Elizabeth and Fisher Kenneth
Bought by
Rick Karla and Rick Larry

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2005
Sold by
Mooney Ellen Frances
Bought by
Aldridge Elizabeth and Fisher Kenneth
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Rita R $75,000 None Listed On Document
Rick Karla $10,000 --
Aldridge Elizabeth -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Rita R $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Sold $75,000 -6.3% $159 / Sq Ft
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2024 11/15/24 For Sale $80,000 -- $169 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History

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 $400 $57,300 $8,300 $49,000
2024 $400 $27,300 $6,600 $20,700
2023 $1,180 $25,200 $6,600 $18,600
2022 $682 $23,700 $6,000 $17,700
2021 $650 $30,700 $6,000 $24,700
2020 $640 $29,100 $6,000 $23,100
2019 $606 $27,400 $6,000 $21,400
2018 $568 $23,500 $6,000 $17,500
2017 $296 $20,100 $4,500 $15,600
2016 $302 $15,500 $3,900 $11,600
2015 $352 $0 $0 $0
2014 $352 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6630056

NorthstarMLS

APN: 21-0266000