66653 County Road 533

Effie, MN 56639

$1,449,900
Price
4
Beds
6,304 Sq. Ft.
$230 / Sq. Ft.
6,304
Sq. Ft.
$230
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on the shores of beautiful Deer Lake in Effie Minnesota, this masterfully reimagined 1880s barn home is a symphony of provenance, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Painstakingly reconstructed with reverence to its origins, the barn was originally crafted by Civil War veteran Michael Welker, a participant in the Battle of Gettysburg. Today, it stands as a living archive of American heritage—one that was honored in Lake and Company magazine and featured by Ohio Valley Barn Salvage. This extraordinary...Nestled on the shores of beautiful Deer Lake in Effie Minnesota, this masterfully reimagined 1880s barn home is a symphony of provenance, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Painstakingly reconstructed with reverence to its origins, the barn was originally crafted by Civil War veteran Michael Welker, a participant in the Battle of Gettysburg. Today, it stands as a living archive of American heritage—one that was honored in Lake and Company magazine and featured by Ohio Valley Barn Salvage. This extraordinary residence unfolds over a canvas of hand-hewn timber, alder wood accents, and centuries-old salvaged materials sourced from historic American landmarks. Custom alder front doors are flanked by cast iron Craftsman lanterns with original 1917 slag glass. Throughout the home, each element evokes a tactile connection to the past—whether it’s the 1920s Art Deco sconces from Valley City, North Dakota, or the pantry door adorned with hand-etched 1910 glass. The kitchen is a bespoke work of art, where wormy chestnut cabinetry, hemlock barn siding, and alder wood appliance panels converge. The island, built from global shipping timbers once used at Wyoming’s Laramie Railroad Depot, is paired with a mid-1800s Iowa general store counter, creating a culinary space both soulful and functional. Reclaimed wood flooring from 1800s Ohio barns flows seamlessly through the main living spaces, where an 1885 parlor stove anchors the room. The staircase, constructed of solid oak threshing boards from Ohio and Pennsylvania—features decorative cast iron panels originally part of an 1860s Cincinnati fireplace insert. History whispers through every room: Doors from the former Nazareth College in Kalamazoo now grace the hallways. Hickory cabinetry in the master suite and lower level echo a timeless durability, while live edge maple window sills from Northern Minnesota add a refined rusticity. The basement family room pays homage to Americana with barnwood paneling from Montgomery, MN, a Kenosha restaurant freezer door from the 1960s, and glass etchings from a 1910 Kenyon farmhouse. Each fixture—from the 1924 schoolhouse lights to the antique vents and 1908 parlor stove—was chosen not just for function, but for story. Hand-forged metalwork by Black Turtle Metal Works in Western North Carolina finishes the home with a tactile authenticity, from light switch plates to custom handles. More than a home, this is a curated experience—an architectural palimpsest built upon the bones of American history and shaped by generations of artisans. For the discerning buyer seeking a legacy property unlike any other, this is your invitation. Offered exclusively by appointment.
  1. Listed by Northland Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 66653 County Road 533

Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 09/01/2025 03:36 PM

Property Details for 66653 County Road 533

StatusActive
MLS #6726121
Days on Compass212
Taxes$7,037 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2021
Lot Size8.14 AC / 354,578 SF
CountyItasca County

Location

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Building Information for 66653 County Road 533

Stories-Year Built2021Building Size-Lot Size8.14 AC / 354,578 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,751 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,164

Property Taxes

$586

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 66653 County Road 533

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Effie
  • County Or Parish: Itasca
  • County: Itasca-MN
  • Directions: Turn by deer lake charlies onto cr 533 property is on the left hand side.
  • Latitude: 47.84369
  • Longitude: -93.367298
  • Nbr of Acres: 1854
  • Lake Bottom: Sand
  • Lake Chain: N
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 50
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Effie
  • City and Location Text: Effie(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56639
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 62
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Complex Name: Deer Lake (Carpenter Twp.)
  • Waterfront Footage: 31033400
  • Waterfront Frontage: 333
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 102234218
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,037.00
  • Tax Legal Description: REV DESC NO 15 OF LOT 4
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax With Assessments: 7082.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 318 - Grand Rapids
  • School District Number: 318
  • School District Phone: 218-327-5704
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3944.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 2360.0
  • SQFT Total: 6304.0
  • Lot Size Area: 8.14
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 354578.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Additional Garage
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 2623.0000
  • Building Area Total: 6567.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 3944.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 2623.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 4
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 2623.0
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck,Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 24x35
  • Garage Square Feet: 840
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor
  • Levels: Two
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Pantry (Walk-In), Family Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Storage, Bonus Room, Loft
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Pantry (Walk-In), Family Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Storage, Bonus Room, Loft
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 30x20
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10x19
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17x28
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14x16
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 7x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry (Walk-In)
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 24x32
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15x12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15x16
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 11x12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 11x16
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Storage
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 23x27
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 20x35
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Loft

Property History for 66653 County Road 533

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 1, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,449,900—
Jun 30, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,474,900—
Jun 10, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,549,900—
Jun 10, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$15,499,000—
May 23, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,599,900—
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6726121

—
May 2, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6677995

—
Mar 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6677995

$1,500,000—
Jan 8, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6558053

—
Jun 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6558053

$1,844,000—
Mar 5, 2021

Sold

NorthStar #4893457

—
Nov 27, 2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4893457

—
Nov 22, 2017

Sold

NorthStar #5313087

$155,000—
Nov 22, 2017

Pending

NorthStar #5313087

—
Nov 21, 2017

Sold

NorthStar #5313087

$155,000—
Jul 25, 2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5313087

$164,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/01/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,449,900
06/30/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,474,900
06/10/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,549,900
06/10/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$15,499,000
05/23/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6726121

$1,599,900
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6726121

—
05/02/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6677995

—
03/01/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6677995

$1,500,000
01/08/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6558053

—
06/21/2024

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6558053

$1,844,000
03/05/2021

Sold

NorthStar #4893457

—
11/27/2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4893457

—
11/22/2017

Sold

NorthStar #5313087

$155,000
11/22/2017

Pending

NorthStar #5313087

—
11/21/2017

Sold

NorthStar #5313087

$155,000
07/25/2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5313087

$164,900

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

Public Records for 66653 County Road 533

Taxable ValueLand$186,500Additions$881,200Total$1,067,700
Tax Record2025$8,278 ($690 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,983 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,623 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,360 SqFtLot Size354,578 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2020CountyITASCAAPN10-223-4218

Schools near 66653 County Road 533

This home is within Grand Rapids Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bigfork Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Bigfork Secondary
Public - 7 to 12
East Rapids Elementary
Public - K to 5
Grand Rapids Area Learning Center
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bigfork Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Bigfork Secondary
Public7 to 12

East Rapids Elementary
PublicK to 5

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 66653 County Road 533, Effie, MN 56639

66653 County Road 533 is a single family home for sale in Effie, MN 56639. This property was listed for sale on May 23, 2025 by Northland Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $1,449,900. It has been on the market for a total of 212 days and was last sold on March 5, 2021. This listing's school district is Grand Rapids Public School District. Nearby schools include Bigfork Elementary School, Bigfork Secondary and East Rapids Elementary. 66653 County Road 533 is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 6,304 sqft single family home built in 2021.

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