#6679465, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors
853 Franklin Ave SW Wadena, MN 56482
Property details
About 853 Franklin Ave SW
Executive Wadena Home for Sale: Discover your dream home in this stunning, completely remodeled Executive Wadena residence! Perfectly designed for both comfort and style, this impressive property features 4 spacious bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Step into the main level, where you’ll find a spacious and inviting kitchen complete with a modern island, perfect for casual dining and family gatherings. Enjoy the convenience of patio doors that lead to a spacious composite deck, providing calming views of the expansive backyard—perfect for outdoor entertaining. The mudroom, conveniently located off the attached garage, offers ample cubbies for all your catch-all needs, keeping your home organized and clutter-free. The elegant living room features a cozy gas fireplace with a stunning stacked stone surround, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, you'll find a dedicated office space and a formal dining area, ideal for hosting dinner parties or enjoying family meals. Retreat upstairs to find four generously sized bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed for comfort. Two of the bedrooms boast their own vanity and sink, offering added convenience. The primary bath is a true oasis, complete with a luxurious walk-in tile shower, double vanity, private privy, walk-in closet, and heated floors—perfect for unwinding after a long day. Venture down to the lower level, which serves as your ultimate getaway space. Enjoy movie nights in the media/entertainment room, mix up drinks at the wet bar, or challenge friends to a game of pool in the dedicated pool table area. There's also an extra bedroom for guests, providing even more versatility. Situated on a spacious 150x150 lot, this incredible property includes an insulated and heated attached 3-car garage as well as a detached, heated 30x40 garage with workshop. Additional features include underground sprinklers, a dedicated garden area, and a garden shed, making it easy to maintain the beautiful landscaping. This Executive Wadena home has it all—style, comfort, and functionality. Don't miss your chance to make it yours! Schedule a showing today!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Softener
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Gas, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 6 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached Garage, Detached, Concrete, Electric, Floor Drain, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $495,000
- Price/SqFt: $126
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,218
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 853 Franklin Ave SW, Wadena, MN
- Year Built: 1992
- Living Area: 3,900 SqFt
- MLS Number: 6686858
- MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Preferred Partners
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $420,400 | $5,218 |
2023 | $408,900 | $5,634 |
2022 | $401,200 | $5,536 |
2021 | $324,800 | $5,010 |
2020 | $293,500 | $4,658 |
2019 | $278,200 | $4,398 |
2018 | $255,800 | $4,048 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.5 mi
•215 Colfax Ave SW
3
Verndale Elementary School
Public District PK-6
7.1 mi
•411 SW Brown St
8
New York Mills Elementary School
Public District PK-6
12.2 mi
•209 Hayes Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,623. Residents of Wadena, MN typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 853 Franklin Ave SW
The listing price of 853 Franklin Ave SW property is $495,000.
The property 853 Franklin Ave SW is a house located in Wadena, Minnesota, 56482.
Active Listing: 853 Franklin Ave SW is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 853 Franklin Ave SW are: Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Verndale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), New York Mills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Motley-Staples Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Prairie Wind Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Freshwater Education District Area Learning Center (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Verndale Secondary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,218 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 853 Franklin Ave SW has 5 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 853 Franklin Ave SW is 3,900 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 853 Franklin Ave SW is 1992.
This home is located at 853 Franklin Ave SW in Wadena, MN and zip code 56482. This 3,900 square foot home was built in 1992. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $495,000.
While more than 3 listings in Wadena, MN in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 5 were sold below. In April 2025 in Wadena, MN there were 3.4% more homes for sale than in March. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 101 days, the median list price was $166,848.