197 Norbakken Rd

1,940 Sq. Ft.
$276 / Sq. Ft.
1,940
Sq. Ft.
$276
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Dreamy Homestead in Lutsen! Beautiful year round cabin on nearly 53 acres of Wilderness along the Foothills of Lutsen Mountains Ski and Summer Resort! Fabulous location, walk to Fika Coffee in the mornings and Lutsen Resort is a few minute's away for dinner on the Big Lake! Snowmobile from your front door, skiing at Lutsen a few minute's drive. The cabin is bright and sunny, perched on high ground with lots of Breezes and Southern exposure! Walk out level features a Rec Room/Mud Room entry area....Dreamy Homestead in Lutsen! Beautiful year round cabin on nearly 53 acres of Wilderness along the Foothills of Lutsen Mountains Ski and Summer Resort! Fabulous location, walk to Fika Coffee in the mornings and Lutsen Resort is a few minute's away for dinner on the Big Lake! Snowmobile from your front door, skiing at Lutsen a few minute's drive. The cabin is bright and sunny, perched on high ground with lots of Breezes and Southern exposure! Walk out level features a Rec Room/Mud Room entry area. Tuck under garage is perfect for winter carry in of groceries! Main level features a welcoming kitchen with granite counters and large island. Opens to the dining area, lined with sliding glass door and lots of windows. Light flows through the entire space! The family room has knotty pine ceilings with southwest views, walking out to another deck for entertaining! Main level bedroom is convenient to the full bath, updated and fresh! Enjoy a pantry off the kitchen combined with laundry space, lots of good storage! Efficient storage off peak heat to boot. This home has so much to offer on the inside, but it's the outside features that are AMAZING! We mentioned the tuck under garage, then there's a single car garage at the cabin. AND a Man Cave garage just out of view, complete with a wood burning stove in the workshop and garage space adjoining. Upper level could be finished for living space! The garden area is exceptionally cool. Raised beds, crafted Greenhouse, hoop house, chicken coop (new never used!) and manicured grounds...with acreage and high ground to expand in to livestock, goats, whatever tricks your trigger! Or just enjoy the wilderness walks and hikes on your own land! This is a truly unique property that has so much potential, there's no HOA!
  1. Listed by Nancy Iverson • TimberWolff Realty LLC
    P: (218)-370-1668 nancy@timberwolffrealty.com
  2. Listed by Kim Wolff • TimberWolff Realty LLC
    P: (218)-370-0770 kim@timberwolffrealty.com

Property Details for 197 Norbakken Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
View
Lake Superior, Limited, Panoramic
Waterfront YN
No
LISTING CLOSED: 02/10/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 197 Norbakken Road

StatusSold
MLS #6106751
Days on Compass2
Taxes$2,306 / year
HOA Fees$250 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1992
Lot Size52.00 AC / 2,265,120 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Sold By TimberWolff Realty LLC

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Building Information for 197 Norbakken Road

Stories1Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size52.00 AC / 2,265,120 SF

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Property Information for 197 Norbakken Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 61 North to Lutsen, Turn North on to Norbakken Rd (runs between TimberWolff building to the West and North Shore Federal CU to East) continue up past Cascade Complex, eventually see man cave garage at #173, park at the cabin just above #197.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -91
  • Range: 3W
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road
  • Township: Lutsen
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Type: Attached,Detached,Multiple
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Cook County #166
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $250.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Twp Number: 60
  • Parcel Number: 27-126-2415
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,306.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Full legal attached. Part of W1/2 of SE/NW AKA Parcel C; and SW1/4 of NW1/4 Sec 26, Twp 60 Rge 3W approx 52.64 ac
  • Tax Year: 2022
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1472.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 468.0
  • Living Area: 1940.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Many Trees, High, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 52.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irreg
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 32x26 + cantilever main 28x32
  • Other Structures: Chicken Coop/Barn, Greenhouse, Workshop, Other
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: No
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 26
  • Year Built: 1992
Utilities
  • Sewer: Drain Field, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Drilled
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $199.00
  • Fuel Expense: $.00
  • Monthly Alt Fuel Cost: 0
  • Monthly Sewer Cost: 0
  • Monthly Water Cost: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Wood
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Main Floor Laundry
  • Basement Features: Walkout,Utility Room
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor,3/4 Upper
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Bright and Sunny kitchen, tons of cabinetry and beautiful island. Granite counters!
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Nice pantry off kitchen, handy for year round living Up North!
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Pantry
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Open to the Kitchen, lots of windows, sweet elevated views. Peaceful space.
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Knotty pine ceilings, Jotul Wood Stove, sliding door to the West facing deck. Fantastic!
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 16.0
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Main Level bedroom, convenient to the main level full bath.
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 11.0
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Full bath, bright and cheery space!
  • RoomLength: 8.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: West facing bedroom, slider and deck for beautiful sunsets!
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Super convenient 3/4 bath on the upper level, serves both bedrooms.
  • RoomLength: 4.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: East facing bedroom, lots of morning sun with sliding door to a deck, perfect for coffee!
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 14.0
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: Main level laundry, opens to kitchen pantry. Great storage!
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Laundry
Room 11
  • RoomDescription: Large rec space/mud room entry, use it however you choose! It's great to have the space!
  • RoomLength: 18.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Rec Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Fraction Ownership: Fee-Simple
  • LVTDate: 2023-01-25
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Arrowhead Electric
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 197 Norbakken Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 10, 2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106751

$535,000—
Jan 27, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106751

—
Jan 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106751

$495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/10/2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106751

$535,000
01/27/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106751

—
01/25/2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6106751

$495,000

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Schools near 197 Norbakken 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 - 9 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

Cook County Alternative School
Public9 to 12

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