6978 Bear Island Rd

2,232 Sq. Ft.
$326 / Sq. Ft.
2,232
Sq. Ft.
$326
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Look for Orange Sign, pass the detached garages on the left and then drive straight to the home with the attached 3 car. Great Opportunity to be on Island Lake, close to great fishing holes! Enjoy this 4BR 3 Bath 8 plus car garage on one acre at the end of Bear Island Rd. Primary Bedroom suite with walk in closet and private bath has a shower and double sinks and the laundry is right outside the door. It also has a private small deck overlooking the lake. The 4 bedrooms are on the upper level. Full...Look for Orange Sign, pass the detached garages on the left and then drive straight to the home with the attached 3 car. Great Opportunity to be on Island Lake, close to great fishing holes! Enjoy this 4BR 3 Bath 8 plus car garage on one acre at the end of Bear Island Rd. Primary Bedroom suite with walk in closet and private bath has a shower and double sinks and the laundry is right outside the door. It also has a private small deck overlooking the lake. The 4 bedrooms are on the upper level. Full bath on Upper level. Powder Room is on the main level by the entryway. This perfect Location is just around the corner from the rope swing! The lot has natural landscape stones around the shoreline and looks amazing from the lake. Its a level lot. There is a private boat launch and a dock goes with the property and one other behind the screened in Gazebo. The house has 3 car attached garage with work area with hot/cold sink and storage above and heated and two more garages and parking spaces in between! Propane runs the grand fireplace in the living room with tongue and grove vaulted ceilings. Outside Deck and Patio that has a fire pit. Gazebo has screened windows that shut. Basement is Cement block, clean and houses the large electric water heater. The heat for this home is electric with propane fireplace. Come Explore this amazing Island Lake Property! Minnesota Power requires the land to be sold simultaneously, the buy out letter was received in February. House sale $600K Land Sale $137.384 Hot Tub will be removed prior to closing. Electricity and electric heat approximately $380/mo average. Propane Fireplace with superior fuel approximately 800-900 gallons a year with current owners usage approximately $2.00 a gallon. Tank is rented from Superior Fuel for $150.00 a year Call today for a showing!
  1. Listed by Tracey Tellor • Tellor Realty LLC
    P: (218)-390-3851 traceytellor@gmail.com

Property Details for 6978 Bear Island Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 09/08/2025 06:14 PM

Property Details for 6978 Bear Island Road

StatusSold
MLS #6109117
Days on Compass12
Taxes$5,030 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Detached
Year Built1972
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

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Sold By Adolphson Real Estate

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Building Information for 6978 Bear Island Road

Stories2Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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Property Information for 6978 Bear Island Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Very end of Bear Island Rd the driveway leads to the back of the house.
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 250
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 8.0
  • Garage Type: Attached,Detached
School Information
  • High School District: Hermantown #700
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Parcel Number: 365-6000-03065
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,030.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Town of Fredenberg Sec 2 TWP52 Rg15 NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Lease #14-14 MP365-10-280 PIN 365-6000-03065 THE LEASE WILL NOT BE RENEWED, PROPERTY HAS A POINT OF SALE REQUIRED LAND PURCHASE AND WILL GET A PROPER LEGAL DISCRIPTION
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2232.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 2232.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Island
  • Water Source: Private
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $283.00
  • Monthly Alt Fuel Cost: Dual Fuel
  • Monthly Sewer Cost: 0
  • Monthly Water Cost: 0
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Poured Concrete
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Electric
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Master,Full Upper,1/4 Main Floor
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2023-07-01
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Minnesota Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease Amount: $.00
  • Leased Land: Leased
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 6978 Bear Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109117

$727,384—
Jul 13, 2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109117

—
Jul 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109117

$625,000—
Jun 28, 2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028317

$420,000—
Apr 28, 2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028317

—
Apr 24, 2017

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028317

$419,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2023

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109117

$727,384
07/13/2023

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109117

—
07/01/2023

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6109117

$625,000
06/28/2017

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028317

$420,000
04/28/2017

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028317

—
04/24/2017

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6028317

$419,900

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

Public Records for 6978 Bear Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$168,600Additions$373,000Total$541,600
Tax Record2025$5,550 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1997CountyST. LOUISAPN365-0023-00270Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 6978 Bear Island Road

This home is within Hermantown Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hermantown Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Hermantown Middle School
Public5 to 8

Hermantown Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Hermantown Alternative Learning Prg
Public9 to 12

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