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$335,000

For Sale - Active
523 5th Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352
4 Beds
1 Bath
2,246 Square Feet
2.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1880
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 5 hours ago
Updated: Nov 10, 2025 at 09:26AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$363
Cap Rate
4.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.77
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.5%

Property Description


2.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1880
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

4 bed, 2 story home on 2.13 acres. New survey and legal description is now available. Property features a large deck, 64x30 barn with heated office, 24x48 pole shed with heated tool shop, underground sprinkling and an extra large double garage! Seller just piped in natural gas to the house and installed a new forced air natural gas furnace! ***ADDITIONAL 7.25 AC OF LAND AVAILABLE!*** (Buyer's agent to verify all measurements/info.)

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Gravel
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Concrete
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Metal
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof Type: Gable or Hip
  • Roof Material: Asphalt, Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 66.37024.9001
  • Lot Size: 92782 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: (SF) Single Family
  • Year Built: 1880

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $3,556

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Stearns

Listing Details


Listed by:
Peter Joseph Nelson
Main Street Real Estate
(320) 760-4816

Source:
FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 6628173
FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$363
Cap Rate
4.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.77
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$335,000
Amount financed:
-$268,000
Down payment:
$67,000
Closing costs:
$10,050
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$77,050
Square feet:
2,246
Cost per square foot:
$149
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.98

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$268,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,585
Property tax:
$296
Insurance:
$154
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,035

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,200 $26,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$132 -$1,584
Operating income:
$2,068 $24,816

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$296-$3,556
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$154-$1,848
Property management: (8%)
8%-$176-$2,112
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$110-$1,320
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$110-$1,320
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (38%)
38%-$846-$10,156

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,222 $14,664
Mortgage payments:
-$1,585 -$19,020
Cash flow:
-$363 -$4,356