47023 Black Bear Beach Rd

Ponsford, MN 56575

$7,125,000
Price
7
Beds
3,860 Sq. Ft.
$1,846 / Sq. Ft.
3,860
Sq. Ft.
$1,846
per Sq. Ft.
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BAD MEDICINE LAKE ESTATE
Black Bear Beach Road | Ponsford, Minnesota
Once in a generation, a property assembles itself into something that transcends category. The Bad Medicine Lake Estate is not a lake home. It is not a cabin compound. It is not a retreat. It is all of these things simultaneously; and it is the only one of its kind in the region. Stretching nearly 904 feet of pristine Bad Medicine Lake shoreline across four contiguous parcels, this estate represents what happens when extraordinary...BAD MEDICINE LAKE ESTATE

Black Bear Beach Road | Ponsford, Minnesota

Once in a generation, a property assembles itself into something that transcends category. The Bad Medicine Lake Estate is not a lake home. It is not a cabin compound. It is not a retreat. It is all of these things simultaneously; and it is the only one of its kind in the region. Stretching nearly 904 feet of pristine Bad Medicine Lake shoreline across four contiguous parcels, this estate represents what happens when extraordinary vision, meticulous craftsmanship, and an uncompromising standard of excellence converge on one of Minnesota's most coveted glacial lakes. To replicate this assemblage today would require years of acquisitions, millions in construction, and a degree of coordination that simply cannot be manufactured. THE LODGE — The architectural crown jewel: a newly constructed luxury lake residence spanning approximately 3,860 finished square feet across three levels. This is not a renovation' it is a masterwork built from the ground up. Hand-hewn log walls, locally quarried river stone, and reclaimed timber ceilings carry a century of warmth while housing every modern luxury. The great room anchors around a soaring floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace beneath a cathedral ceiling. The chef's kitchen features a dramatic end-grain butcher block island, vintage mint Big Chill appliances, and a professional grade gas range. The primary suite offers a freestanding stainless and porcelain soaking tub beneath forest-framed windows. A formal dining hall seating 12+, wood-fired outdoor sauna, and multi-level decks with lake views complete the picture. 301 feet of shoreline. THE CABIN PARCEL — Two additional residences expand the estate's hosting capacity for true multi-generational living: the Summer House (2 bed / 1 bath / 1,004 sq ft) and the Winter Cabin (1 bed / 1 bath / 768 sq ft). This parcel also features its own wood-fired outdoor sauna, a coveted sand beach, dock system, and boat storage. 285 feet of shoreline. THE CONNECTOR PARCEL — A professionally landscaped parcel with lit paver pathways bridges the estate's living zones in resort-style continuity. 83 feet of shoreline. THE BUILDABLE PARCEL — 235 feet of undeveloped lake frontage, ready to hold, develop, or pass to the next generation. Pure optionality — one of the most valuable traits in high-end real estate. Bad Medicine Lake is among Becker County's most pristine glacial waters; clear, spring-fed, and treasured by a quiet ownership community that values privacy above all. In reviewing every significant regional lake transaction over the past 24 months, comparable properties closed between $2.2M–$4.79M — typically featuring one home, 100–200 feet of shoreline, and no compound capability. This estate surpasses all of those metrics by multiples. There is no true comparable. This is a private estate acquisition — made once, held for generations, and never repeated.
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Property Details for 47023 Black Bear Beach Road

Subdivision Name
Williams Beach
View
East, Lake, Panoramic, South
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/22/2026 01:28 PM

Property Details for 47023 Black Bear Beach Road

StatusActive
MLS #7037933
Days on CompassListed Today
Taxes$12,664 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2020
Lot Size4.75 AC / 206,910 SF
CountyBecker County
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Building Information for 47023 Black Bear Beach Road

Stories-Year Built2020Building Size-Lot Size4.75 AC / 206,910 SF

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Property Information for 47023 Black Bear Beach Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Ponsford
  • County Or Parish: Becker
  • County: Becker-MN
  • Directions: From Detroit Lakes, take highway 34 until you reach county 37 and turn left. Stay on county 37 until you come up onto Black Bear Beach Rd and turn right.
  • Latitude: 47.128722
  • Longitude: -95.403179
  • Nbr of Acres: 782
  • Lake Bottom: Gravel, Hard, Rocky, Sand, Excellent Sand
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 80
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Ponsford
  • City and Location Text: Ponsford(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56575
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 142
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Bad Medicine
  • Waterfront Footage: 03008500
  • Waterfront Frontage: 904
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 120252001,120253000,120254000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 120251000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,664.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LENGTHY - COMPRISING OF MULTIPLE PARCELS - SEE AGENT NOTES - SECTION 08 TOWNSHIP 142 RANGE 037 WILLIAMS BEACH BLOCK 001 LOT 1 & W1/2 OF LOT 2
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 12664
School Information
  • High School District: 435 - Waubun-Ogema-White Earth
  • School District Number: 435
  • School District Phone: 2184736171
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3860.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 3860.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 4.75
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Guest House, Second Residence
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1632
  • Building Area Total: 3860.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1917
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1943
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Door Lever Handles, Partially Wheelchair
  • Exterior Features: Stone, Log, Metal, Other
  • Foundation Area: 1943.0
  • Foundation Details: ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Permanent, See Remarks
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
  • Patio Porch Type: Composite Decking,Covered,Deck,Enclosed,Patio,Rear Porch,Screened,Side Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Chandelier, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Fuel Tank - Owned, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler
  • Basement Type: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished, Full, Concrete, Storage Space, Tile Shower, Walkout
  • Amenities Unit: Cable,Deck,Dock,French Doors,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Outdoor Kitchen,Patio,Porch,Panoramic View,Sauna,Security System,In-Ground Sprinkler,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet Bar
  • Bath Desc: Double Sink,Bathroom Ensuite,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Steam Shower
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Fireplace Features: Full Masonry, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Dual
  • Heating: Boiler, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating, Wood Stove, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Levels: More Than 2 Stories
  • Room List: Three Season Porch, Bar/Wet Bar Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Deck, Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Foyer, Great Room, Guest House, Informal Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Patio, Pantry (Walk-In), Bedroom 2, Steam Room/Shower, Bedroom 3, Utility Room
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Three Season Porch
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Three Season Porch
Room 3
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bar/Wet Bar Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
Room 11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 16
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 17
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 18
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 19
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Guest House
Room 20
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Guest House
Room 21
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Informal Dining Room
Room 22
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 23
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 24
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 25
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 47023 Black Bear Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 22, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7037933

$7,125,000—
Apr 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7037933

—
Sep 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1419270584

$292,000

-4.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/22/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7037933

$7,125,000
04/22/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7037933

—
09/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1419270584

$292,000

-4.4% / yr

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

Public Records for 47023 Black Bear Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$458,900Additions$643,300Total$1,102,200
Tax Record2025$6,770 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,810 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,236 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,574 SqFtStories1Lot Size79,715 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020ZoningRESIDENTIALCountyBECKERAPN120251000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 47023 Black Bear Beach Road

This home is within Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public School.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ogema Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Waubun Secondary
Public - 7 to 12
Waubun Area Learning Program
Public - 10 to 12
Waubun Elementary School
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ogema Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Waubun Secondary
Public7 to 12

Waubun Area Learning Program
Public10 to 12

Waubun Elementary School
Public4 to 6

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 47023 Black Bear Beach Road, Ponsford, MN 56575

47023 Black Bear Beach Road is a single family home for sale in Ponsford, MN 56575. This property was listed for sale on April 22, 2026 by Aspire Realty, it's currently listed at $7,125,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on September 28, 2020. This listing's school district is Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Public School. Nearby schools include Ogema Elementary School, Waubun Secondary and Waubun Area Learning Program. 47023 Black Bear Beach Road is a 7-bed, 5-bath, 3,860 sqft single family home built in 2020.

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