5838 Lax Lake Rd

Silver Bay, MN 55614

$380,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,639 Sq. Ft.
$232 / Sq. Ft.
1,639
Sq. Ft.
$232
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 10/16/23
Sold 10/16/23

Description

You will never want to leave this Lax Lake property with views of Lax Lake and the hills of Tettegouche State Park across the lake. So many features including 2 docks, boathouse, sauna, 2 car garage, lakeside 3 season porch across the entire front, gardens, apple trees, raspberries. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 up and 2 in the lower level walkout basement, laundry, and a new furnace and frontage on Lax Lake with easy access to Lax Lake. Close to Silver Bay and Finland!You will never want to leave this Lax Lake property with views of Lax Lake and the hills of Tettegouche State Park across the lake. So many features including 2 docks, boathouse, sauna, 2 car garage, lakeside 3 season porch across the entire front, gardens, apple trees, raspberries. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 up and 2 in the lower level walkout basement, laundry, and a new furnace and frontage on Lax Lake with easy access to Lax Lake. Close to Silver Bay and Finland!
  1. Listed by Christine Mattila • CENTURY 21 Atwood
    P: (218)-220-0334 cmattila@c21atwood.com

Property Details for 5838 Lax Lake Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Inland Lake, Panoramic, Valley
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 09/08/2025 06:14 PM

Property Details for 5838 Lax Lake Road

StatusSold
MLS #6109668
Days on Compass25
Taxes$2,212 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1965
Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,620 SF
CountyLake County
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Listing Courtesy of CENTURY 21 Atwood

Sold By Coldwell Banker North Shore

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Building Information for 5838 Lax Lake Road

Stories1Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,620 SF

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Property Information for 5838 Lax Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 61 to Beaver Bay, left on Lax Lake Road approximately 8.3 miles from Beaver Bay
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -91
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 38040600
  • Lake Acres: 295
  • Lake Chain: No
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 35
  • Range: 8
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Sand,Shore-Accessible,Elevation-Medium,Shore-Vegetation
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 118
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Paved Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Township: Beaver Bay
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 24'x24'
  • Garage Features: Drains,Electrical Service,Heat,Slab
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking Features: Gravel, RV Parking
School Information
  • High School District: Lake Superior #381
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 2212
  • Twp Number: 56
  • Parcel Number: 26-5641-12160
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,212.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 12 AND E 10 FT OF LOT 13 OF GOVT LOT 2, SECTION 12, TWP 56N, RANGE 8W
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 864.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 775.0
  • Living Area: 1639.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Landscaped, Many Trees, Level, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 118x202x138x259
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24'x36'
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Sauna, Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 0
  • Land Access: ***
  • Planned Unit Development: No
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Remodeled Addition: No
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 12
  • Year Built: 1965
Utilities
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer, Shared
  • Water Body Name: Lax
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Fenced Yard - Partial, Patio, Porch, Gutters & Downspouts
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Boiler, Hot Water, Propane
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener(s), Drywall, Paneled, Patio Door
  • Basement Features: Drainage System,Partially Finished,Walkout,Bedrooms,Family/Rec Room,Utility Room,Washer Hook-Ups,Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec,Storage Room,Utility Room,Non-Conforming Bedroom,3 Season Porch
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Water Heater-Electric,Sump Pump
  • Window Features: Screens, Vinyl Windows, Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Carpet, drywall, large lakeside windows with sliders
  • RoomLength: 21.11
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Wood cabinetry, laminate countertop, dishwasher, wood parquet floor, ceiling fan
  • RoomLength: 19.1
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 9.2
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Carpet, drywall, wood doors
  • RoomLength: 11.8
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.4
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Hardwood floor, drywall,
  • RoomLength: 10.11
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.7
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: Vinyl floor, vanity, tub with surround
  • RoomLength: 7.1
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 4.9
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Wood panel walls, large window on lakeside, walkout to lakeside
  • RoomLength: 28.2
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.11
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Painted panel and concrete walls, closet, area rug
  • RoomLength: 10.9
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 8.5
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: Used as a bunk bed room in walkout basement
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.8
Room 9
  • RoomLength: 6.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 5.6
Room 10
  • RoomLength: 5.11
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 4.9
Room 11
  • RoomDescription: Adjacent to laundry
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Utility Room
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Fraction Ownership: Fee-Simple
  • LVTDate: 2023-07-28
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Coop Power & Light
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 5838 Lax Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109668

$380,000—
Aug 22, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109668

—
Jul 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109668

$397,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109668

$380,000
08/22/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109668

—
07/28/2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109668

$397,500

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

Public Records for 5838 Lax Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$92,800Additions$264,800Total$357,600
Tax Record2025$2,226 ($186 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964Year Renovated1995CountyLAKEAPN26-5641-12160Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5838 Lax Lake Road

This home is within Lake Superior Public School Dist..
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
William Kelley Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Kelley Secondary
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
William Kelley Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kelley Secondary
Public6 to 12

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