Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,328 sqft$224/sqft
568 Ward Lake Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612
Single FamilyProperty Type
20 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$224/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

  • Listed by: • Songbird Realty MN
Listing closed: 04/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NorthStar as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6679470

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$772,500

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

Lutsen, MN

9 comparable properties found

$840,000 | 108 Isak Ridge, Lutsen, MN 55612
1

$840,000

Sold 03/12/25

5
Bedrooms
3,200
Square Feet
1.58
Acres
$550,000 | 410 Caribou Trail, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/48
2

$550,000

Sold 10/16/25

5
Bedrooms
3,200
Square Feet
4
Acres
$650,000 | 57 Jonvick Creek Drive, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/52
3

$650,000

Sold 03/11/26

3
Bedrooms
3,268
Square Feet
4.99
Acres
$705,000 | 12 Peninsula Point Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/58
4

$705,000

Sold 09/30/25

3
Bedrooms
2,048
Square Feet
3.53
Acres
$1,200,000 | 4752 Cascade Beach Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
5

$1,200,000

Sold 05/06/25

4
Bedrooms
3,691
Square Feet
1.6
Acres
$2,177,500 | 21 Eagle Mountain Lane, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/63
6

$2,177,500

Sold 11/05/25

5
Bedrooms
5,982
Square Feet
5.12
Acres
$913,000 | 46 White Sky, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/50
7

$913,000

Sold 07/17/25

3
Bedrooms
2,119
Square Feet
1.36
Acres
$1,100,000 | 124 Foothills Boulevard, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/35
8

$1,100,000

Sold 11/21/25

3
Bedrooms
2,878
Square Feet
2.2
Acres
$490,000 | 22 Maplecrest, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/51
9

$490,000

Sold 09/30/24

1
Bedrooms
1,816
Square Feet
3.19
Acres

Location

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$3,989 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,786

Property Taxes

$203

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 568 Ward Lake Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,436 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • County: Cook County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: Residential-Single Family
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Lutsen
  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • County: Cook-MN
  • Directions: Highway 61 to Caribou Trail. Right on Caribou Drive/Cty. Rd. 39. Follow to Ward Lake Rd. and veer right all the way to where it "Ts" w/ Deer Yard Lake Rd. Veer left and follow to 568 on the right.
  • Latitude: 47.721013
  • Longitude: -90.636062
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Lutsen
  • City and Location Text: Lutsen(MN)
  • Postal Code: 55612
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 61
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 511313200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,436.00
  • Tax Legal Description: S1/2 of NW/SW, Sec. 31, Twp. 61, R. 2W
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax With Assessments: 2436
School Information
  • High School District: 166 - Cook County
  • School District Number: 166
  • School District Phone: 2183872271
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2228.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 1100.0
  • SQFT Total: 3328.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Many Trees, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Area: 20.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 660 x 1320
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Pole Building, Storage Shed, Bunkhouse, Other
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1640
  • Building Area Total: 3398.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2228
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1170
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Area: 1170.0
  • Foundation Details: Wood
  • Fuel: Electric,Propane,Wood
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Unpaved, Forest Service
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Square Feet: 0
  • Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Hot Water, In-Floor Heating, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Drywall, Foyer-Entrance, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • StoriesTotal: 1
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: All the updates & improvements leave you with a new kitchen! Updated appliances, newer cabinets, brand new countertops/backsplash, lighting, etc.
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: True meaning to "living" room! Wood stove, freshly painted, cool layout.
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Description: Muti-functional space. Dine?, a game of cards?, work space?...
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Description: Calming, comfortable & updated w/ a primary bath & walk-in closet. New window treatments, closet walks through to other bedroom.
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Description: Let the light in through the big & new windows! Quiet & peaceful place to nap, sleep or stare out at the trees.
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Description: Nice walk-out gathering space, break-away space. Catch a movie, read a book, head out to the back yard and garden, play...stroll.
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 7
  • Room Description: 1 of 3 lower level bedrooms. Nice closet space, room for typical bedroom furniture, good light w/ egress window!
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Description: 2 of 3 lower level bedrooms that offers a soft, comforting natural light, egress window, good space for power nap!
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Description: 3 of 3 lower level bedrooms. Egress window offers light but it's where one sleeps if they like a dimmer amount of light and a cozier vibe.
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Description: Currently used as an office and main floor guest space. Nice to have, especially with the nice new main floor 3/4 bath in place!
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den/Office
Room 11
  • Room Description: Hang up those snowshoes, coats and hats, put the skis, helmets and poles up, take off those snowy, muddy boots. What a great addition to this home!
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room

Property History for 568 Ward Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2025

Sold

NorthStar #6679470

$744,900
Apr 24, 2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117833

$744,900
Mar 11, 2025

Pending

NorthStar #6679470

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2025

Sold

NorthStar #6679470

$744,900
04/24/2025

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6117833

$744,900
03/11/2025

Pending

NorthStar #6679470

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

Public Records for 568 Ward Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$72,110Additions$396,467Total$468,577
Tax Record2026$2,658 ($222 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,366 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,190 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,176 SqFtStories1Lot Size871,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated2003CountyCOOKAPN51-131-3200

Schools near 568 Ward Lake 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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 55612

$1,475,000 | 64 Tall Timber Trail, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/72
New

$1,475,000

3
Bedrooms
3,840
Square Feet
0.87
Acres
$199,000 | Xxx1 Mink Ranch Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/19

$199,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
5.12
Acres
$1,399,000 | 5640 County Road 35, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/69
Virtual Tour

$1,399,000

4
Bedrooms
2,200
Square Feet
5.10
Acres
$775,000 | 189 Barker Lake Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/63
Virtual Tour

$775,000

2
Bedrooms
2,200
Square Feet
25.3
Acres
$269,000 | 180 Caribou Trail, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/63
Inspection Cont ( Mn )Virtual Tour

$269,000

1
Bedrooms
733
Square Feet
2
Acres
$965,900 | 16 Osprey Trail, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/97

$965,900

3
Bedrooms
2,394
Square Feet
5.02
Acres
$299,900 | 10 Gust Lake Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/21
Virtual Tour

$299,900

1
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
582
Square Feet
2.24
Acres
$775,000 | 121 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/47
Virtual Tour

$775,000

4
Bedrooms
1,784
Square Feet
2.15
Acres
$450,000 | 5273 Hwy 61 W Lutsen Mn 55612, Lutsen, MN 55612
1/31
Virtual Tour

$450,000

3
Bedrooms
1,736
Square Feet
2.30
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 568 Ward Lake Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
$744,900
5
3,328
871,200
2
2
1,566
871,200
$185,000
107,593
1
980
1,742,400
$240,000
2,173,644
2
2
1,225
1,136,916

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Songbird Realty MN

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 04/25/2026 01:19 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. Use of the MLS GRID data may be subject to an end user license agreement prescribed by the applicable MLS of the Member Participant, if any, and as amended from time to time.