537 Birchwood Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308

New Listing
$285,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,560 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 34,412 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $285,000 List Date: 5/20/2026 Last Modified: 5/21/2026

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 ...

Listing Details MLS# 7078105

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
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 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

Contingency
None
Original List Price
285000
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

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

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
IDX
Listing Office: Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Last Updated: May - 21 - 2026
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