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Last Sold Price
1 bed624 sqft$184/sqft
1283 Water Hen Rd, Cotton, MN 55724
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.62 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The eastern shore of West Bass Lake is home to this wonderful retreat. A classic Northwoods cabin sits just steps away from the dock. The open floor plan includes a living room, kitchen and dining area. A spacious screened in porch on the lake side of the cabin is a great place to enjoy your favorite book or enjoy a meal with family and friends. The cabin offers one private bedroom and plenty of space for sleeping quests. A separate bunk house on the property has it's own kitchenette. Don't miss...The eastern shore of West Bass Lake is home to this wonderful retreat. A classic Northwoods cabin sits just steps away from the dock. The open floor plan includes a living room, kitchen and dining area. A spacious screened in porch on the lake side of the cabin is a great place to enjoy your favorite book or enjoy a meal with family and friends. The cabin offers one private bedroom and plenty of space for sleeping quests. A separate bunk house on the property has it's own kitchenette. Don't miss the classic sauna for all seasons. If you've been searching for that perfect place to start making lifelong memories "The Lake", your search is over. Make an appointment TODAY and enjoy the lake this summer.
  • Listed by: Jonathan Thornton 218.343.1523 jwthomes@gmail.com • RE/MAX Results
Listing closed: 05/31/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6028290

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Location

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Property Information for 1283 Water Hen Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,130 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • View: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 0.62 AC / 27,007 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Hwy 53 to Cotton, East on Comstock Lake Rd (Cty Rd 52), North on Water Hen Rd (Cty Rd 223) to Cabin on Left.
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 69054500
  • Lake Acres: 168
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 27
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Sand
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 100
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1190
  • Parcel Number: 320-0037-00020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,130.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 2 Blackburn 6th addition town of Ellsburg
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 624.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 624.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100' x 270'
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24' x 26' +
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Bunkhouse
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 60
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: West Bass
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Porch
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s), Propane
  • Interior Features: Sauna
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 1/2 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Living Room
  • Extra Rooms: Enclosed Porch,Spa/Sauna
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented,Water Heater-Electric
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 13.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 10.5
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 9.8
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.8
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Porch
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Porch
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Additional one room cabin with kitchenette.
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Additional Sauna building.
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Sauna
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2017-04-22
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 1283 Water Hen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598294281

$114,900
May 31, 2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028290

$114,900
May 2, 2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028290

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598294281

$114,900
05/31/2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028290

$114,900
05/02/2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028290

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1283 Water Hen Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,600Additions$276,400Total$327,000
Tax Record2026$2,550 ($212 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,287 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,287 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,941 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built2018Year Renovated2018ZoningSMUCountyST. LOUISAPN320-0037-00020

Schools near 1283 Water Hen Road

This home is within St. Louis County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

South Ridge Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northeast Range Secondary
Public7 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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21,892
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