42243 Forestry Rd

1
Bath
1,748 Sq. Ft.
$74 / Sq. Ft.
1,748
Sq. Ft.
$74
per Sq. Ft.

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.
  1. Listed by Robert Ellies • RE/MAX Thousand Lakes
    P: (218)-259-3403 waterfrontseller1@gmail.com

Property Details for 42243 Forestry Road

Architectural Style
One Story
Waterfront Features
Lake
LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2026 12:02 PM

Property Details for 42243 Forestry Road

StatusSold Co Op By Member
MLS #128608
Days on Compass237
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1953
Lot Size1.70 AC / 74,052 SF
CountyItasca County

Location

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Building Information for 42243 Forestry Road

Stories1Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size1.70 AC / 74,052 SF

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Property Information for 42243 Forestry Road

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 Legal Description: LOT 11 LESS N 1207FT LYG W OF CO RD
  • 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
  • Documents Available: Disclosure, Lead Base Paint, Septic Disclosure, Well Disclosure
  • 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
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
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: None
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: None
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Has Heating: Yes
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

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

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Public Records for 42243 Forestry Road

Taxable ValueLand$100,000Additions$153,700Total$253,700
Tax Record2025$2,140 ($178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtLot Size74,052 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953CountyITASCAAPN04-222-4119Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 42243 Forestry Road

This home is within Grand Rapids Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

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