415 Bluff Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401 (MLS# 7119832)

415 Bluff Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401

$515,000

Welcome Home! Iconic Bluff Avenue Residence

Main Floor Living Room- View Towards River

Main Floor Living Rm- View Towards Bluff Ave.

Sunroom with Balcony off Primary Bedroom

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,081 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 104,980 Status: Active

Current Price: $515,000 List Date: 8/01/2026 Last Modified: 8/22/2026

Overview

Description

Some homes are built. Others become part of a community's story. Commissioned in 1934 by Henry C Mills, founder of Mills Fleet Farm legacy, this distinguished brick Colonial stands as one of Brainerd's most iconic residences. Situated on Bluff Avenue, above the majestic Mississippi River, this extraordinary residence occupies one of the largest parcels on the city's north side, with 170 feet of Bluff Avenue frontage offering an exceptionally rare combination of historic significance, architectural beauty and an unmatched setting. Inside you'll discover over 9 decades of craftmanship and character thoughtfully complemented by modern updates. Classic Colonial design is showcased through timeless brick construction, elegant proportions, rich millwork, and exceptional workmanship that has stood the test of time. Throughout the home, historic character is beautifully preserved while thoughtful updates provide the comfort and convenience expected today. The home features 4 spacious bedro ... (Read more) Some homes are built. Others become part of a community's story. Commissioned in 1934 by Henry C Mills, founder of Mills Fleet Farm legacy, this distinguished brick Colonial stands as one of Brainerd's most iconic residences. Situated on Bluff Avenue, above the majestic Mississippi River, this extraordinary residence occupies one of the largest parcels on the city's north side, with 170 feet of Bluff Avenue frontage offering an exceptionally rare combination of historic significance, architectural beauty and an unmatched setting. Inside you'll discover over 9 decades of craftmanship and character thoughtfully complemented by modern updates. Classic Colonial design is showcased through timeless brick construction, elegant proportions, rich millwork, and exceptional workmanship that has stood the test of time. Throughout the home, historic character is beautifully preserved while thoughtful updates provide the comfort and convenience expected today. The home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms over three levels, a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, a formal dining room and an inviting main level den or library that is perfect for a home office or quiet retreat. Two generous family rooms, one on the main level and one on the lower level, provide abundant living and entertaining spaces, while two fireplaces add warmth and ambiance throughout the seasons. Recent improvements include an updated 200-amp electrical service and a nearly new boiler. The attached 2 car garage is insulated and heated. Ideally located just blocks from both the hospital and Gregory Park. Opportunities to own a property of this stature are exceedingly rare. In its' 92 years, this home has been lovingly cared for by only two families. Rich in provenance, unrivaled in location, and cherished for generations, this is more than a home. It is one of Brainerd's enduring legacy estates, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a remarkable piece of the city's history.

Listing Details MLS# 7119832

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 154
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1934
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1698
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2811
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1270
Total SqFt: 4081
Total Finished Sqft: 3704.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Mississippi River
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1698
Power Company: Brainerd Public Utilities
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 170 x 554 x 683 x Irreg.
Acres: 2.41
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: Other Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Full; Storage Space Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; 1/2 Basement Construction Materials: Brick; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Steep Exterior: Brick/Stone Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Family Room; Lower Level; Main Level Fencing: Chain Link Fireplace Characteristics: Brick Foundation: Poured Concrete Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Boiler; Hot Water Internet Options: Cable Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: SentriLock Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Metal Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront Type: River Front

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 515000
ListPrice: 515000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 415
Street Name: Bluff
Street Suffix: Avenue
Postal City: Brainerd
County: Crow Wing
State: MN
Zip Code: 56401
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Auditors Of Unplatted Por Sec

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 3932
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2811
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 893

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 26-40

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: GLAR
SentriLock: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 27x29
Garage Square Feet: 759
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 31
Section#: 23
Township#: 45

Office/Member Info

Association: GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: THAT PART OF LOT 13 LYING W. OF A LINE PARALLEL WITH & 25 FT E. OF THE W. LINE OF LOT 13, AND ALL OF LOT 14 AND THE E'LY 20 FT OF LOT 15.
Listing City: Brainerd
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Brainerd
School District: Brainerd
School District Phone: 218-454-6900
DNR Lake Classification: Not Applicable
Zip Plus 4: 2650
Property ID Number: 41230512
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 3932
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Some homes are built. Others become part of a community's story. Commissioned in 1934 by Henry C Mills, founder of Mills Fleet Farm legacy, this distinguished brick Colonial stands as one of Brainerd's most iconic residences. Situated on Bluff Avenue, above the majestic Mississippi River, this extraordinary residence occupies one of the largest parcels on the city's north side, with 170 feet of Bluff Avenue frontage offering an exceptionally rare combination of historic significance, architectural beauty and an unmatched setting. Inside you'll discover over 9 decades of craftmanship and character thoughtfully complemented by modern updates. Classic Colonial design is showcased through timeless brick construction, elegant proportions, rich millwork, and exceptional workmanship that has stood the test of time. Throughout the home, historic character is beautifully preserved while thoughtful updates provide the comfort and convenience expected today. The home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms over three levels, a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, a formal dining room and an inviting main level den or library that is perfect for a home office or quiet retreat. Two generous family rooms, one on the main level and one on the lower level, provide abundant living and entertaining spaces, while two fireplaces add warmth and ambiance throughout the seasons. Recent improvements include an updated 200-amp electrical service and a nearly new boiler. The attached 2 car garage is insulated and heated. Ideally located just blocks from both the hospital and Gregory Park. Opportunities to own a property of this stature are exceedingly rare. In its' 92 years, this home has been lovingly cared for by only two families. Rich in provenance, unrivaled in location, and cherished for generations, this is more than a home. It is one of Brainerd's enduring legacy estates, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a remarkable piece of the city's history.
Directions: 415 Bluff Avenue- on the river side

Accessible

Other: Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s): Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
1/2 Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Brick: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Steep: Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fencing

Chain Link: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick: Yes

Foundation

Poured Concrete: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes

Lake Details

Lake Depth: No

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Waterfront Type

River Front: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Laundry		Basement
Den	12'2" x 13'6"	Main
Dining Room	10'2" x 17'11"	Main
Family Room	18'10" x 19'8"	Main
Family Room	13'7" x 25'3"	Basement
First (1st) Bedroom	10' x 11'7"	Main
Flex Room	10'2" x 17'11"	Basement
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	9'10" x 12'	Second
Kitchen	9'5" x 11'6"	Main
Living Room	13'7" x 25'3"	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	13' x 17'4"	Second
Storage Room	10' x 11'7"	Basement
Sun Room	10'1" x 10'2"	Second
Third (3rd) Bedroom	11'10" x 17'4"	Second

Documents

Fitzpatrick Floor Plans.pdf ›

Fitzpatrick Disclosures.pdf ›

Listing Office: Century 21 Brainerd Realty

Last Updated: August - 22 - 2026

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415 Bluff Avenue, Brainerd, MN 56401 (MLS# 7119832)