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$525,000
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Single Family:  1 Story
2 br • 1 ba • Built 1920
1,308 sqft • 1.83 acres
MLS# 7047075
763-576-8286
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    Property Description

    Offered for the first time in over 30 years due to the sellers downsizing, this charming lake home presents a rare opportunity on Big Birch Lake. Set on nearly 2 acres of land with 80 feet of prime north-facing lakeshore, the property offers a peaceful setting and beautiful water views. The home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with an open kitchen and dining area designed to take full advantage of the scenic lakefront. Included with the property are the appliances, as well as the dock and boat lift—making it easy to start enjoying lake life right away. Conveniently located just 45 minutes from St. Cloud and Alexandria, and only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area, this property is ideal as a weekend retreat or a full-time residence.

    Listing

    Listing Status: Active
    Contingency: None
    List Price: $525,000
    Price per sq ft: $401
    Property Type: Single Family
    City: Melrose
    Garage Spaces: 1
    County: Stearns
    Year Built: 1920
    State: MN
    Property Style: 1 Story
    Zip Code: 56352
    Subdivision Name: Elmwood Beach

    Interior

    Bedrooms: 2
    Bathrooms: 1
    Finished Area: 1,308 ft2
    Total Fireplaces: 1
    Living Area: 1,308 ft2
    Common Wall: No
    Appliances Included:
    • Dryer
    • Fuel Tank - Owned
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    Fireplace Details:
    • Free Standing
    • Wood Burning
    Basement Details:
    • Block
    • Partial

    Exterior

    Stories: One
    Garage Spaces: 1
    Garage Size: 600 ft2
    Air Conditioning: None
    Foundation Size: 1,308 ft2
    Handicap Accessible: No Stairs Internal
    Out Buildings: Garage(s), Storage Shed
    Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
    Heating System:
    • Forced Air
    • Wood Stove
    Parking Features:
    • Asphalt
    • Detached Garage
    Road Frontage:
    • Paved Streets
    • Township
    Roof Details:
    • Age 8 Years or Less
    • Asphalt

    Rooms

    1/4 Baths: None
    Full Baths: 1
    Half Baths: None
    3/4 Baths: None
    Bathroom Details: Main Floor Full Bath
    Dining/Kitchen: Living/Dining Room
    Laundry: Main Level
    Main Level Size Sq Ft
    Dining Room  13.5 x 10  130 
    Bedroom  16 x 13  208 
    Foyer  15 x 9  135 
    Kitchen  10.5 x 14  140 
    Laundry  8.5 x 8.5  64 
    Living Room  21 x 12  252 
    Bedroom 2  11 x 12.5  132 

    Lake & Waterfront

    Waterfront Present: Y
    Waterfront View: North
    WF Frontage: 80
    Elev Highpt to WF feet: 26-40
    Waterfront: Lake Front
    Lake Bottom:
    • Hard
    • Sand

    Lot & Land

    Acres: 1.83
    Geolocation: 45.76033, -94.749439
    Lot Dimensions: See Survey from 2026
    Zoning:
    • Residential-Single Family
    • Shoreline
    Lot Description:
    • Accessible Shoreline
    • Tree Coverage - Medium

    Schools

    School District: 2247
    District Phone: 3202564224

    Financial & Taxes

    Tax Year: 2025
    Annual Taxes: $3,192
    Lender-owned: No
    Assessment Pending: No
    Taxes w/ Assessments: $3,192
    Association Fee Required: No
    Association Fee: None

    Miscellaneous

    Fuel System:
    • Oil
    • Wood
    Sewer System: Tank with Drainage Field
    Water System: Well
    Power Company Name: Stearns Electric Association

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