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537 Birchwood Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308

$300,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,560 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 34,412 Status: Closed

Current Price: $300,000 List Date: 5/23/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked away on a beautiful .79-acre lot, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath walkout home offers the peaceful setting and privacy you’ve been searching for. Surrounded by mature trees and nature views, this property creates the perfect balance of comfort, space, and serenity. From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the warmth and functionality this home has to offer. The main level features 2 bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level provides an additional bedroom and 1/4 bath — ideal for guests, a home office, or extra living space. Step outside onto the back deck and unwind as you overlook the wooded backdrop. Whether it’s your morning coffee or simply listening to nature, this outdoor space feels like your own private retreat. The spacious yard offers endless opportunities for entertaining, gardening, bonfires, play, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The heated 2-stall heated garage adds even more versatility, providing plenty of room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, o ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7078105

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1985
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 780
Above Grd Total SqFt: 780
Below Grd Total SqFt: 780
Total SqFt: 1560
Total Finished Sqft: 1450.00
FireplaceYN: No
Bath Quarter: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 780
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 273X125X276X125
Acres: 0.79
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Fuel Tank - Rented; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Egress Windows; Full; Storage Space Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Steel Siding Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Financing Terms: Conventional Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Road Frontage: Paved Streets; Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles; Pitched Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary Stories: One Water: Drilled; Private; Well

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-05-23
Contingency: None
Closed Date: 2026-07-01
Original List Price: 285000
Sales Close Price: 300000
ListPrice: 285000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 537
Street Name: Birchwood
Street Suffix: Road
Street Direction Suffix: NW
Postal City: Alexandria
County: Douglas
State: MN
Zip Code: 56308
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Birchwood Heights 1st Add

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 139
Tax With Assessments: 1388
Assessment Installment: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 30x26
Concrete Block: Yes
Egress Windows: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 780
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 670

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 24x24
Garage Square Feet: 576
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes
Storage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 37
Section#: 30
Township#: 129

Office/Member Info

Association: GAAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: SEC-30 TWP-129 RANG-37 LOT-007 BLK-001 BIRCHWOOD HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN AC .79
Listing City: Alexandria
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Alexandria
School District: Alexandria
School District Phone: 320-762-2141
Zip Plus 4: 4612
Property ID Number: 121078000
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 1249
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Tucked away on a beautiful .79-acre lot, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath walkout home offers the peaceful setting and privacy you’ve been searching for. Surrounded by mature trees and nature views, this property creates the perfect balance of comfort, space, and serenity. From the moment you arrive, you’ll appreciate the warmth and functionality this home has to offer. The main level features 2 bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level provides an additional bedroom and 1/4 bath — ideal for guests, a home office, or extra living space. Step outside onto the back deck and unwind as you overlook the wooded backdrop. Whether it’s your morning coffee or simply listening to nature, this outdoor space feels like your own private retreat. The spacious yard offers endless opportunities for entertaining, gardening, bonfires, play, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The heated 2-stall heated garage adds even more versatility, providing plenty of room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or workshop space year-round. Thoughtfully updated throughout the past 5 years, improvements include: furnace, central A/C unit, water pressure tank, electrical, lighting updates, flooring, paint, concrete sidewalk, concrete apron, water softener, lower-level walkout patio door, main floor bathroom remodel, plumbing and the list goes on giving you peace of mind and modern comfort. If you’ve been looking for a home that offers privacy and space to spread out while still feeling warm and welcoming, this is one you won’t want to miss. Come experience the feeling of home for yourself!
Directions: 537 Birchwood Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Patio: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Fuel Tank - Rented: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Circuit Breakers: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes
Steel Siding: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level: Yes

Financing Terms

Conventional: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Road Frontage

Paved Streets: Yes
Township: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes
Pitched: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
Rural Development: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Drilled: Yes
Private: Yes
Well: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Deck	16x12
Dining Room		Main
Family Room	27x13	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	15x10	Main
Kitchen	12x10	Main
Living Room	17x12	Main
Patio	12x10
Second (2nd) Bedroom	10x9	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	15x11	Lower

Listing Office: Counselor Realty Inc of Alex

Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026

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