46771 Smith Lake Rd

Marcell, MN 56657

$649,900
Price
2
Beds
1,033 Sq. Ft.
$629 / Sq. Ft.
1,033
Sq. Ft.
$629
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

First Time Offered in 60 Years, a rare northern Minnesota gem. Welcome to a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a stunning full log cabin retreat nestled on 9+- private acres and surrounded by six-thousand acres of pristine USDA forest land. Located just north of Grand Rapids in the legendary Chippewa National Forest, this one-of-a-kind property also boasts over 1500 feet of shoreline on the serene and fully recreational East Smith Lake. This is the kind of place that captures the spirit...First Time Offered in 60 Years, a rare northern Minnesota gem. Welcome to a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a stunning full log cabin retreat nestled on 9+- private acres and surrounded by six-thousand acres of pristine USDA forest land. Located just north of Grand Rapids in the legendary Chippewa National Forest, this one-of-a-kind property also boasts over 1500 feet of shoreline on the serene and fully recreational East Smith Lake. This is the kind of place that captures the spirit of a true Up North getaway, tall pines, unspoiled wilderness, and a quiet, gradual slope leading to a hard sand-bottomed shoreline that feels like it belongs in a storybook. Lovingly built in the 1960s and meticulously kept ever since, the log cabin is a beautifully preserved time capsule. Inside, you will find two cozy bedrooms, a charming sleeping loft, a functional kitchen, and a spacious great room featuring soaring 15-foot ceilings and a high-efficiency wood stove that invites you to gather year-round. The large tuck-under garage below offers convenient space for toys and tools. Step outside and you will discover even more, a lakeside wood-burning sauna, a quaint shower house and potter’s shed, and the detached garage is complete with a sleeping loft for overflow guests or extra storage. East Smith Lake is a hidden treasure: 152 acres, five miles of shoreline, and thirty-eight feet deep, perfect for fishing, kayaking, and water sports all summer long. Whether you are looking for a private family retreat, a peaceful base for outdoor adventures, or a legacy property to pass down through generations, this rare offering is ready to welcome its next chapter.
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Property Details for 46771 Smith Lake Road

View
Bay, East, North, Panoramic, South, West
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2026 03:13 PM

Property Details for 46771 Smith Lake Road

StatusActive
MLS #6723379
Days on Compass160
Taxes$4,284 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1967
Lot Size9.00 AC / 392,040 SF
CountyItasca County
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Building Information for 46771 Smith Lake Road

Stories-Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size9.00 AC / 392,040 SF

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Property Information for 46771 Smith Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Marcell
  • County Or Parish: Itasca
  • County: Itasca-MN
  • Directions: North of Grand Rapids on 38 past Caribou lake to right on Smith Lake Road to fire number 46771, go right, then keep to the left at the "Y" in the road to the gate.
  • Latitude: 47.5382562897
  • Longitude: -93.6148756465
  • Nbr of Acres: 152
  • Lake Bottom: Hard, Excellent Sand
  • Lake Name: Natural Environment
  • PLAT: 38
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Marcell
  • City and Location Text: Marcell(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56657
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 58
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: East Smith
  • Waterfront Footage: 31061600
  • Waterfront Descrip: 10-15
  • Waterfront Frontage: 1500
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 660022300
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,284.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 5
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 4284
School Information
  • High School District: 1410 - Grand Rapids
  • School District Number: 1410
  • School District Phone: 2183275704
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1033.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1033.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Area: 9.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Other, Sauna
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 912
  • Building Area Total: 1761.0
  • Wooded Area: 9.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1033
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 728
Utilities
  • Fire Number: 46771
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Area: 728.0
  • Fuel: Electric,Propane,Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Amenities Unit: Dock,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Sauna
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor Full Bath,Sauna,Shower Only,Walk-In Shower Stall
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • Dining Room Description: Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 30x22
  • Garage Square Feet: 660
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Lower Level
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Room List: Bedroom, Great Room, Loft, Bedroom 2
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 26x23
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 46771 Smith Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 19, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #6723379

$649,900—
Apr 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6723379

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Oct 28, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6723379

—
May 21, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6723379

$1,200,000—
May 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6723379

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #6723379

$649,900
04/19/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6723379

—
10/28/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6723379

—
05/21/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6723379

$1,200,000
05/21/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6723379

—

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

Public Records for 46771 Smith Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$359,700Additions$135,500Total$495,200
Tax Record2025$4,284 ($357 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt912 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt912 SqFtStories1Lot Size911,711 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyITASCAAPN66-002-2300Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 46771 Smith Lake Road

This home is within Grand Rapids Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Forest Lake Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Grand Rapids Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Forest Lake Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Robert J. Elkington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Grand Rapids Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Grand Rapids Area 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.

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More information about 46771 Smith Lake Road, Marcell, MN 56657

46771 Smith Lake Road is a single family home for sale in Marcell, MN 56657. This property was listed for sale on May 21, 2025 by Lakes Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $649,900. This listing's school district is Grand Rapids Public School District. Nearby schools include Forest Lake Elementary School, Robert J. Elkington Middle School and Grand Rapids Senior High School. 46771 Smith Lake Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,033 sqft single family home built in 1967.

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