$299,900
Exposure-first alternativeUse if reaching buyers who search with a $300,000 maximum is the priority. This is inside the evaluation range, without promising multiple offers.
Competitive Market Analysis
Faribault, Minnesota · November 2026
105 4th
Avenue SW
Faribault, MN 55021-6045
Preliminary market evaluation$295,000–$312,000
Historic character. A considered price.
A plan for the week before Thanksgiving.
Preliminary market evaluation
$295,000–$312,000
For a November 16–20 launch, assuming well-maintained condition consistent with the historical MLS description and no material undisclosed repair needs.
Suggested initial asking price
$309,900Confirm with a current walkthrough and a final MLS competition check.
A broker pricing opinion, not an appraisal or a guaranteed selling price. This preliminary range combines selected comparable-sale evidence with Chris Broz’s near-term positioning strategy.
The property
Character, with room
for everyday life.
The supplied MLS record describes a 1900 Victorian with generous above-grade living space, a primary suite and practical main-level amenities. OneHome MLS These are historical listing details; current condition and updates should be confirmed before launch.
- Bedrooms / bathrooms
- 3 beds · 2½ bathsTwo full baths and one half bath
- Reported finished living area
- 2,674 sq ftAll reported above grade
- Construction / site
- 1900 · 0.20 acresTwo-story home on a corner lot
- Garage / comfort
- 2-car detachedForced-air heat and central air
Specifications from the historical OneHome MLS record.
What the presentation should highlight
The historical listing features detailed woodwork, high ceilings, a front porch, an updated island kitchen, main-level laundry and mudroom, a large family room, an updated primary bathroom and a private patio. MLS description The marketing should show how these spaces connect, using fresh photography after current-condition verification.
Comparable sales
The evidence behind
the conversation.
Historic character matters, but so do condition, garage utility, layout and where the finished space is located. The comparisons include both supportive sales and lower-priced evidence, rather than only the highest closings.
A range, not
a single promise.
The proposed evaluation sits below three useful character-home benchmarks: 511 4th Avenue SW, 415 8th Street NW and 825 5th Avenue SW. The lower Division Street sale is a reminder that age and size alone do not establish a $300,000 value.
Shaded area: proposed $295,000–$312,000 range
415 Division St W$243,000
511 4th Ave SW$310,000
415 8th St NW$315,000
825 5th Ave SW$321,500
$230,000$330,000
| Property | Closed sale | Listed features | How it compares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 4th Avenue SWSame-street benchmark | $310,000Dec. 22, 2025Redfin MLS data | 3 beds · 3 baths 2,440 finished sq ft1910 · 3-car garageProperty details |
Strong street and character relevance. A larger garage and lot are advantages; its 2,080 above-grade square feet are below the subject’s reported 2,674. The older sale date limits its weight. Listing details |
| 415 8th Street NWSame-era benchmark | $315,000Feb. 18, 2026Redfin MLS data | 4–5 beds* · 3 baths 2,279 finished sq ft1900 · 2-car garageProperty details |
Updated same-era home with a second kitchen and finished lower level. Listing area is 1,658 above grade plus 621 below grade, with a different bedroom configuration. Listing details |
| 825 5th Avenue SWMore recent historic-home sale | $321,500July 30, 2026Homes.com sold data | 3 beds · 2 baths 2,474 finished sq ft1924 · Detached garageProperty details |
Historic craftsmanship, gardens and a sunroom distinguish this sale. Its 1,694 above-grade and 780 below-grade finished square feet are not directly interchangeable with the subject’s area. Listing details |
| 415 Division Street WLower-price caution | $243,000Sept. 8, 2026Redfin MLS data | 5 beds · 3 baths 2,400 finished sq ft1900 · 1-car garageProperty details |
Shows the downside of treating character and size as the whole valuation. The subject has more reported above-grade area and an additional garage stall, but no fixed dollar premium is assumed. Listing details |
*415 8th Street NW has conflicting bedroom counts: five in listing fields, four in narrative/public records. Redfin property details Listing living-area fields are used throughout, with public-record differences requiring MLS verification. The December 2025 and February 2026 sales are outside a recent-six-month window and are retained for their street or era relevance, not recency.
Pricing strategy
Start with purpose.
Listen to the response.
The $295,000–$312,000 evaluation is conditional, not an entitlement. The upper end should be earned through the home’s current condition, presentation and competitive position; no election-related price premium is assumed.
The launch window
Get online before
the holiday arrives.
Target November 16–20, with Thursday, November 19 as a practical live date if preparation is complete. Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, putting the holiday in the following week. 2026 federal holiday calendar
November 16–20
Launch & establish
Fresh photography, clear property details and coordinated promotion.
November 23–29
Online exposure first
A holiday-week opportunity for visibility, with lighter in-person availability expected.
November 30–December 2
Review the full picture
Evaluate interest, showings, feedback, competition and offers together.
Prepare the first impression
Walk the home, verify updates and disclosures, confirm pricing, create current photos and a floor plan, and refresh active and pending MLS competition. The historical image in this evaluation is not a substitute for current listing photography.
Launch, then make it easy to tour
Coordinate the live listing, syndication, buyer-agent outreach and team promotion. Prioritize the November 21–22 pre-holiday weekend for showings; consider an open house if it fits the seller and current local conditions.
Stay visible through Thanksgiving
Keep online presentation and follow-up active. Make room flow, property details and showing availability easy to understand, and accommodate qualified buyers when practical while travel and gatherings compete for time.
Respond to evidence, not one quiet day
Review inquiries, saves where available, showing requests, completed tours, feedback, competition and offers. Keep the price if the evidence supports it; discuss a correction if the response consistently signals a positioning problem.
This is a marketing strategy and traffic expectation, not a guarantee that Thanksgiving increases online views. Lower holiday showing counts alone should not trigger a price reduction, but substantive price or condition feedback still deserves prompt attention.
Chris Broz’s perspective
Clarity can help
people move forward.
A local team observation, not a partisan claim.
Since the election, Chris reports an immediate improvement in the team’s market activity. His view is not about one party or another taking control. It is about the unknown becoming known, bringing a feeling of stability that can help consumers feel more confident about their next move.
This is Chris’s field observation and professional interpretation, not a measured Faribault-wide confidence statistic or proof that an election caused prices to rise. The strategy is to meet returning attention with preparation, sensible pricing and responsive follow-up, without adding an unsupported premium.
Evaluation method, assumptions & verification details
This is a qualitative market reconciliation, not a dollar-adjusted appraisal grid. No current interior inspection, independent measurement, title review, seller-concession verification or comprehensive pending/expired/withdrawn MLS analysis has been completed for this report.
- Condition: The range assumes well-maintained condition consistent with the historical MLS record and no material undisclosed defects. Confirm this with a current walkthrough.
- Data: Listing living-area fields are used instead of tax totals. Public-record areas differ for several comparables; the 415 8th Street NW bedroom count also conflicts and needs MLS verification.
- Timing: Two character-home comparisons are older than six months. Refresh active and pending competition before the November 16–20 launch; update the analysis if the launch date moves.
- Scope: A preliminary broker pricing opinion, not an appraisal, a seller net sheet, a measured election-effect study or a sale guarantee. No unsupported dollar adjustments or days-on-market predictions are included.
Detailed evidence is linked beside each property above. The same destinations are selectable here if a preview blocks an external tab; use “Copy URL” or select the full address manually.
https://portal.onehome.com/en-US/share/1073919x45936
https://www.redfin.com/MN/Faribault/511-4th-Ave-SW-55021/home/55903621
https://www.redfin.com/MN/Faribault/415-8th-St-NW-55021/home/53184378
https://www.homes.com/property/825-5th-ave-sw-faribault-mn/pshywbcdydek2/
https://www.redfin.com/MN/Faribault/415-Division-St-W-55021/home/53188589
https://www.compass.com/homedetails/503-1st-St-NW-Faribault-MN-55021/DJCTV_pid/
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2026
Your real estate team
A thoughtful evaluation.
A team ready to act.
Chris Broz
REALTOR® · Team Leader
The Brozville Group | RE/MAX Results
Prepared November 13, 2026 for the homeowner’s pricing discussion. Chris’s published phone is available on the Brozville team page.
