42243 Forestry Road

Sold Co Op By Member 5/17/25
Sold Co Op By Member 5/17/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$130,000
2 beds1 bath1,748 sqft
42243 Forestry Rd, Bovey, MN 55709
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.7 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$74/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Comfortable Northwoods year around Home/cabin. This place features an open floor plan, one level living, vaulted ceilings in great room, delightful screen porch, and privacy. Sand lake is located in Balsam Twp in the Chippewa National Forest which is open to recreational use. The lake has excellent water clarity with a 10 year average of 19.6 feet as monitored by secchi disk each summer. Enjoy the firm sandy lake frontage or good fishing.Comfortable Northwoods year around Home/cabin. This place features an open floor plan, one level living, vaulted ceilings in great room, delightful screen porch, and privacy. Sand lake is located in Balsam Twp in the Chippewa National Forest which is open to recreational use. The lake has excellent water clarity with a 10 year average of 19.6 feet as monitored by secchi disk each summer. Enjoy the firm sandy lake frontage or good fishing.
  • Listed by: Robert Ellies 218.259.3403 waterfrontseller1@gmail.com • RE/MAX Thousand Lakes
Listing closed: 05/16/2025 09:46 PM • Source: Range Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 128608

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$120,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

106.7%

Bovey, MN

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Property Information for 42243 Forestry Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Itasca County
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 1.70 AC / 74,052 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Grand Rapids take 38 n rt 49 to rt on Forestry rd to place on left
  • Latitude: 47.489896
  • Longitude: -93.498756
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • Township: 58
  • Water Body Name: Sand Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 04-222-4119
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,056.00
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2015
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.7
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150x775x100x650
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 74052.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1748.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Area: 1460.0
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Property Power Amperage: 100
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Porch, Screened, Enclosed
Interior Features
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1

Property History for 42243 Forestry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #4677253

—
Oct 26, 2016

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #128608

$130,000—
Oct 25, 2016

Sold

NorthStar #4677253

$130,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #4677253

—
10/26/2016

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #128608

$130,000
10/25/2016

Sold

NorthStar #4677253

$130,000

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

Public Records for 42243 Forestry Road

Taxable ValueLand$100,000Additions$167,000Total$267,000
Tax Record2026$2,236 ($186 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtLot Size74,052 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953Zoning1CountyITASCAAPN04-222-4119

Schools near 42243 Forestry Road

This home is within Grand Rapids Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cohasset Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Middle Area Learning Center
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Cohasset Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Grand Rapids Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Middle Area Learning Center
Public5 to 8

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: 42243 Forestry Road, Bovey, MN 55709
$130,000
2
1
1,748
74,052
42239 Forestry Road, Bovey, MN 55709
$309,000
2
2,390
206,038
42267 Forestry Road, Bovey, MN 55709
$151,000
2
560
60,112
42267 Forestry Road, Unit 2143, Bovey, MN 55709
$151,000
2
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560
60,113
42271 Forestry Road, Unit 2143, Bovey, MN 55709
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1,008
43,124
42309 Forestry Road, Bovey, MN 55709
$46,000
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