Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1 bath700 sqft

4953 N Rd, Hovland, MN 55606

OtherProperty Type
82 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$226/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A River Runs Through It! Truly a one-of-a kind property where you’ll listen to the Flute Reed River from your log cabin perched above this designated trout stream. The Flute Reed River flows over 1,480 feet through the center of this 82 acres of pristine forest and meadows, originally homesteaded for 13 years. While staying true to the character of this off-grid lifestyle, the well-built 2 bedroom, 700 sq. foot log cabin has a metal roof, double pane screened windows, is wired throughout via solar-powered...A River Runs Through It! Truly a one-of-a kind property where you’ll listen to the Flute Reed River from your log cabin perched above this designated trout stream. The Flute Reed River flows over 1,480 feet through the center of this 82 acres of pristine forest and meadows, originally homesteaded for 13 years. While staying true to the character of this off-grid lifestyle, the well-built 2 bedroom, 700 sq. foot log cabin has a metal roof, double pane screened windows, is wired throughout via solar-powered electricity, kitchen with propane stove and refrigerator, a newer direct vent propane furnace as well as a quality wood stove for heating. Good-sized bedrooms upstairs boast extra-large closets for storage. Known for great deer hunting opportunities, this unique property is easily accessed year around. Located on North Road in Hovland, less than five minutes from the beautiful shores of Lake Superior and a short 20-minute drive to Grand Marais.
  • Listed by: Mike Raymond 218.370.0373 mike@redpinerealty.com • Red Pine Realty
Listing closed: 10/14/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6083102
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$360,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

76.6%

Hovland, MN

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Location

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Property Information for 4953 N Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $652 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Seasonal
  • County: Cook County
  • Architectural Style: Log
  • View: River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 82.00 AC / 3,571,920 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hovland, take Arrowhead Trl 1/4 mile to North Road, follow to address.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -90
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 1485
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
School Information
  • High School District: Cook County #166
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 56-218-3100, 3400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $652.00
  • Tax Legal Description: NE/SW and SE/SW; Section 18: Twp 62N, R4 East of the 4th P.M.
  • Tax Year: 2019

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 700.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 700.0
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, Rolling Slope, See Remarks
  • Lot Size Acres: 82.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1320 X 2640
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Log Home
  • Foundation Dimensions: 20 X 20
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Pasture Area: 2.0
  • Wooded Area: 78.0
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Sub Type: Seasonal
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
Utilities
  • Sewer: Outhouse
  • Water Body Name: Flute Reed River
  • Water Source: None

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Wood, Propane
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: Rough In
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Living Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Window Features: Wood Frames

Agent

Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Internal Advertising: River Paradise With Log Homestead. Charming log cabin sits perched above the Flute Reed River in Hovland. Outstanding views and privacy on 80 acres of land, with a long winding driveway and great seclusion. Good trails and access to adjoining public lands. A true wilderness retreat.
  • LVTDate: 2019-05-22
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Other
  • Transaction Type: For Sale

Rental

Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 4953 N Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6083102

$158,000—
Aug 14, 2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6083102

—
May 21, 2019

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6083102

$163,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2019

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6083102

$158,000
08/14/2019

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6083102

—
05/21/2019

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6083102

$163,900

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

Public records

4953 N Road

Beds

1

Total Finished SqFt

599 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

599 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

1,809,482 SqFt

Style

Miscellaneous Residential

Schools near 4953 N 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

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: 4953 N Road, Hovland, MN 55606
$158,000
2
1
700
3,571,920
$27,000
–
–
–
1,785,960
$12,500
–
–
–
1,816,016
$649,900
3
1,948
968,338
–
–
–
468
270,072
–
–
–
1,056
458,687

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