11.85 Bessette Rd

Orr, MN 55771

$499,000
Price
516,186 / 11.85
Lot Size / Acres

Description

11.85 undisturbed and undeveloped acres and nearly a half mile of natural shoreline with walking trails on one of the 20 largest lakes in Minnesota. Pelican Lake is known for its glacial rock outcroppings, miles of undeveloped shoreline and its great fishing. Property also makes a great jumping off point for all the other area lakes and Voyageurs National Park. Family legacy property since the 1930's - first time offered for sale. Property has potential for possible split with multiple building sites...11.85 undisturbed and undeveloped acres and nearly a half mile of natural shoreline with walking trails on one of the 20 largest lakes in Minnesota. Pelican Lake is known for its glacial rock outcroppings, miles of undeveloped shoreline and its great fishing. Property also makes a great jumping off point for all the other area lakes and Voyageurs National Park. Family legacy property since the 1930's - first time offered for sale. Property has potential for possible split with multiple building sites available. Enjoy your privacy while walking your private paths along the lakeshore, watching the wildlife, or picking wild blueberries. Adjoins 1000’s of acres of state land to the North. Pelican Lake is hailed as one of Minnesota's great fishing lakes with an abundant supply of bluegills, large and smallmouth bass, walleyes, crappies, northern pike, and perch. Lot acreage approx. per SLC.
  1. Listed by RE/MAX Lake Country

Property Details for 11.85 Bessette Road

View
Lake, Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 09/23/2025 01:20 PM

Property Details for 11.85 Bessette Road

StatusActive
MLS #6731377
Days on Compass204
Taxes$3,520 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand
Year Built-
Lot Size11.85 AC
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Building Information for 11.85 Bessette Road

Lot Size11.85 AC

Payment Calculator

$2,759 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,466

Property Taxes

$293

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 11.85 Bessette Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Orr
  • County Or Parish: St. Louis
  • County: St. Louis-MN
  • Directions: Take Hwy 53 North of Orr 2 miles to Bessette Rd on Left. Follow Bessette Rd to sign at property on Left.
  • Latitude: 48.078466
  • Longitude: -92.850954
  • Nbr of Acres: 11546
  • Lake Bottom: Gravel, Hard, Rocky
  • Lake Chain: N
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 38
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Orr
  • City and Location Text: Orr(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55771
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 65
  • Topography: Gently Rolling,Hilly,Rolling
  • Complex Name: Pelican
  • Waterfront Footage: 69084100
  • Waterfront Descrip: 10-15
  • Waterfront Frontage: 2335
  • Waterfront Desc: Gradual
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 425004005140
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,520.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 2
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 3520.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 2142 - St. Louis County
  • School District Number: 2142
  • School District Phone: 218-749-8130
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Property Adjoins Public Land, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Area: 11.85
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1360x1008
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Program Acres Total: 0.0000
  • Property Type: Land
  • Taxable Acres: 11.850
Utilities
  • Utilities: None Connected, Electricity Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Unpaved Streets
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Property History for 11.85 Bessette Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731377

$499,000—
Sep 22, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731377

$499—
Jun 2, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731377

$550,000—
Jun 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6731377

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731377

$499,000
09/22/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731377

$499
06/02/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731377

$550,000
06/02/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6731377

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Schools near 11.85 Bessette Road

This home is within St. Louis County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Woods Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
North Woods Secondary
Public - 7 to 12
Cherry Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Northeast Range Secondary
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Woods Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

North Woods Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northeast Range Secondary
Public7 to 12

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More information about 11.85 Bessette Road, Orr, MN 55771

11.85 Bessette Road is a 11.85 ac of land for sale in Orr, MN 55771. This property was listed for sale on June 2, 2025 by RE/MAX Lake Country, it's currently listed at $499,000. This listing's school district is St. Louis County School District. Nearby schools include North Woods Elementary School, North Woods Secondary and Cherry Elementary School. 11.85 Bessette Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 11.85 ac of land on a 516,186 sq. ft. / 11.85 acres lot.

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