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281 Bluffs Rd NW, Alexandria, MN 56308
About this home
Welcome to the Carlos Bluffs neighborhood! This well-maintained one owner home is nestled in the privacy of many mature trees, nicely landscaped .67 acre lot, and a short distance to nearby Lake Carlos . This home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, kitchen/dining area leads to a large deck overlooking the front yard. Not enough garage space... this home has a bonus detached 30 x 30 garage out back. Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase this fabulous move in ready home!
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Tax history for 281 Bluffs Rd NW
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached, Asphalt
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Garage Dimensions: 32 x 22
- Garage Sq. Ft.: 704
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 11
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 11
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 9
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 24 x 15
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Dimensions: 9 x 6
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 9 x 10
- Room Level: Main
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
- Room Level: Main
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 9 x 12
- Room Level: Main
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 12 Information
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Dimensions: 9 x 10
- Room Level: Lower
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished, Full, Sump Pump
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Forced Air
- Cooling Information: Central Air
- Interior Features
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Foyer, Utility Room, Bathroom
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Area: 1,160
- Roof: Asphalt
- Property Information
- Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,160
- Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,040
- FractionalOwnershipYN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Other Structures: Additional Garage
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,160
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,040
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Area: 0.67
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 126 223 120 278
- Road Frontage Type: Paved Streets
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,860
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax With Assessments: $1,860
- Lease / Rent Details
- RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Power Company Name: Alexandria Light & Power
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Fuel: Propane
Location
- School Information
- High School District: Alexandria
- School District Number: 206
- School District Phone: 320-762-2141
- Location Information
- Directions: From Alexandria N Nokomis NE past Zorbaz over Carlos Darling bridge to right on County Road 11 to left on Bluffs Road to Sign on Right
- Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 2,040
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.67 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1989
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Douglas County
- APN: 12-1061-000
Other
- Home Information
- Living Area: 2200
- Main Level Finished Area: 1160.0000
- Building Area Total: 2200
- Age Of Property: 36
- Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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