Last Sold Price
3 beds2,542 sqft$246/sqft
12842 Dobbins Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465

Description

Be amazed by this sunrise view & lake life centrally located! This year-round gem is situated on almost 260’ of level lake frontage & 2.7 acres of privacy. This 3 bed/3 bath lake home w/over 2,500 FSF has so many options of flexible living AND sleeping space for entertaining friends & family. With TWO large decks lakeside to a wonderful kitchen w/separate dining area also a large family room w/fireplace & gorgeous lake views. The main level owner’s suite & laundry were added in 2019, & complete the...Be amazed by this sunrise view & lake life centrally located! This year-round gem is situated on almost 260’ of level lake frontage & 2.7 acres of privacy. This 3 bed/3 bath lake home w/over 2,500 FSF has so many options of flexible living AND sleeping space for entertaining friends & family. With TWO large decks lakeside to a wonderful kitchen w/separate dining area also a large family room w/fireplace & gorgeous lake views. The main level owner’s suite & laundry were added in 2019, & complete the main level w/second huge bedroom & full bath. The lower level has another large bedroom, ½ bath with space to add another shower, and den area. Add in the upper-level loft for additional sleeping space. So many storage options w/the 2+ car garage & BONUS – another storage shed. Embrace up north living – close to Merrifield, Breezy Point, Crosslake, & Brainerd. Make lake memories or capture this as an investment property. Acreage, lake frontage, & more - the possibilities are endless!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/05/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12842 Dobbins Road

Status
MLS #
6572560
Days on Compass
12
Taxes
$2,583 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1929
Lot Size
2.65 AC / 115,434 SF
View
East
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake View
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Shoreline,Residential-Single Family

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

Add your commute

Building Information for 12842 Dobbins Road

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size2.65 AC / 115,434 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$3,392 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,177

Property Taxes

$215

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 12842 Dobbins Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Merrifield
  • County Or Parish: Crow Wing
  • County: Crow Wing-MN
  • Directions: County Road 3 to Dobbins Road to property
  • Latitude: 46.506826
  • Longitude: -94.132925
  • Nbr of Acres: 208
  • Lake Bottom: Hard, Sand, Weeds
  • Lake Chain: N
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 23
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Merrifield
  • City and Location Text: Merrifield(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56465
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 135
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Waterfront Footage: 18023900
  • Waterfront Descrip: 0-4
  • Waterfront Frontage: 258
  • Waterfront Desc: Gradual, Level
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 53180658
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,583.00
  • Tax Legal Description: THAT PT OF GOVT LOT 5 DESC AS FOLLOWS; COMM AT THE E 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SEC 18, THENCE S 89 DEG 37 MIN 24 SEC W BEARINGS BASED ON CWC COORD DATUM, ALG THE E-W 1/4 LINE AND THE N LINE OF SAID GOVT LOT 5 A DIST OF 2972.55 FT TO AN 1.5 INCH PIPE ON THE N LINE OF SAID GOV LOT 5, THENCE CONT S 89 DEG 37 MIN 24 SEC W ALG THE N LINE OF SAID GOV LOT 5 & GOV LOT 6 A DIST OF 600 FT, THENCE CONT S 89 DEG 37 MIN 24 SEC W ALG THE N LINE OF SAID GOV LOT 5 & 6 A DIST OF 534.04 FT TO THE E'LY ROW LINE OF CSAH 3 , THENCE S 29 DEG 26 MIN 33 SEC W ALG THE E'LY ROW LINE OF SAID CSAH 3 A DIST OF 482.24 FT TO THE N'LY LINE OF SAID 66 FT ROAD ESMNT, THENCE N 89 DEG 37 MIN 24 SEC E ALG THE N'LY LINE OF SAID 66 FT ROAD ESMNT A DIST OF 1036.84 FT TO A POINT
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $25.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax With Assessments: 2608.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 181 - Brainerd
  • School District Number: 181
  • School District Phone: 218-454-6900
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1818.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 724.0
  • SQFT Total: 2542.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.65
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 253x470x258x521
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 115434.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1642.0000
  • Building Area Total: 2686.0
  • Wooded Area: 1.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1818.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 868.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 96
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 1642.0
  • Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Block, Crawl Space, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Partial, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Bath Desc: 1/2 Basement,3/4 Primary,Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Dimensions: 32x24
  • Garage Square Feet: 768
  • Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Hot Water
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Loft, Den, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Deck
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Loft, Den, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Deck
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18x14
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 22x8
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5x7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8x7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 9x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 24x17
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 20x17
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck

Property History for 12842 Dobbins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 5, 2024

Sold

NorthStar #6572560

$625,000
Aug 16, 2024

Pending

NorthStar #6572560

Aug 8, 2024

Off Market

NorthStar #6572560

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/05/2024

Sold

NorthStar #6572560

$625,000
08/16/2024

Pending

NorthStar #6572560

08/08/2024

Off Market

NorthStar #6572560

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

Public Records for 12842 Dobbins Road

Taxable ValueLand$399,500Additions$295,700Total$695,200
Tax Record2026$4,126 ($344 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,226 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt434 SqFtStories1Lot Size125,888 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Renovated1960CountyCROW WINGAPN53180658

Schools near 12842 Dobbins Road

This home is within Brainerd Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Garfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Forestview Middle School
Public5 to 8

Brainerd Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Isd 181 Learning Center
Public8 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.

Similar Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 09/07/2025 02:15 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. Use of the MLS GRID data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the applicable MLS of the Member Participant, if any, and as amended from time to time.