Sold
Last Sold Price
2,173,644 Lot Size49.9 Acres
1 X Ward Lake Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612
LandProperty Type
49.9 acresLot Size

Description

49+ Acre parcels don’t come up that often for sale in Lutsen, even less when they have 1600 ft of shoreline on Bigsby Lake! Have the wilderness at your fingertips and STILL have room to create your own Up North Home Base for all of your favorite outdoor activities! Watch the wildlife all around you as you sit back and let the stress of the world melt away. This parcel is in a serene setting with mature cedar trees and mixed forest. There is a road splitting the parcel and above is nice high ground....49+ Acre parcels don’t come up that often for sale in Lutsen, even less when they have 1600 ft of shoreline on Bigsby Lake! Have the wilderness at your fingertips and STILL have room to create your own Up North Home Base for all of your favorite outdoor activities! Watch the wildlife all around you as you sit back and let the stress of the world melt away. This parcel is in a serene setting with mature cedar trees and mixed forest. There is a road splitting the parcel and above is nice high ground. Take the marked path to the lake and enjoy the shoreline with its cedar trees and charming moss flat areas. Ward Lake public access is nearby, take the walking path carrying your canoe and enjoy nature and wildlife. Caribou Lake Public Landing is only a few minutes of driving distance, great place to spend the day fishing! This is the Ideal parcel to build your North Woods adventure base and create multiple trails, take a snowmobile or ATV ride or just relax by the lake, perfect for an outdoor adventurer or for someone looking for privacy and relaxing setting. Visit today and start enjoying the days on your own part of the North Shore!
  • Listed by: Silviya Duclos 218.370.9255 silviya@timberwolffrealty.com • TimberWolff Realty LLC
Listing closed: 01/22/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6110674

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$75,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

95.5%

Lutsen, MN

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Location

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Property Information for 1 X Ward Lake Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,932 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Residential
  • County: Cook County
  • View: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 49.90 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Duluth take Highway 61 North for about 90 miles to Lutsen, turn onto Caribou Tr ( County Rd 4) and right on S Caribou Dr ( County Rd 39) – keep right on Ward lake Rd, pass Ward Lake public landing and park by the gravel pile off Ward Lake Rd, past fire#608, walk to the sign and blue flag – property starts there.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -91
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 16034400
  • Lake Acres: 95.35
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 4
  • Range: 61
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky,Wetland,Elevation-Low
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 1664
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Forest Service
  • Road Responsibility: None, See Remarks
School Information
  • High School District: Cook County #166
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Twp Number: 2W
  • Parcel Number: 27-431-2300
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,932.00
  • Tax Legal Description: The Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 31, Township 61, Range 2 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Cook County and Lot 7, Section 31, Township 61, Range 2 West of the Fourth Principal Meridian, Cook C
  • Tax Year: 20223
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Low, Many Trees, High
  • Lot Size Acres: 49.9
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irreg
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Raw Land
  • Available Development Units: ***
  • Improvements: Water Feature
  • Land Access: ***
  • Land Improvements: 0
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Land
  • Public Survey Section: 31
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: None
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Body Name: Bigsby
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2023-09-20
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Arrowhead Electric
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 1 X Ward Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6110674

$240,000
Oct 21, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6110674

Sep 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6110674

$249,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6110674

$240,000
10/21/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6110674

09/20/2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6110674

$249,900

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Schools near 1 X Ward Lake Road

This home is within Cook County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cook County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cook County Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Grand Marais Community
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1 X Ward Lake Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
$240,000
2,173,644
2
2
1,225
1,136,916
2
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1,566
871,200
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$70,000
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