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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,201 sqft

7162 Salmela Rd, Embarrass, MN 55732

CondoProperty Type
14.55 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$150/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

This one family-owned hobby farm in Embarrass is on the market and what a stunner it is! Almost 15 acres of rolling fields, high land, lightly treed, yet plenty of space for animals! On a private road, the only thing you can hear are the birds chirping away! Traditional home, with 2 stories, offers 3 BR /2 BA. Main floor has been redone with new laminate plank flooring, kitchen boasts hickory cabinets, new counter tops, an island, and a TON of countertop space, newer appliances, and an open floor...This one family-owned hobby farm in Embarrass is on the market and what a stunner it is! Almost 15 acres of rolling fields, high land, lightly treed, yet plenty of space for animals! On a private road, the only thing you can hear are the birds chirping away! Traditional home, with 2 stories, offers 3 BR /2 BA. Main floor has been redone with new laminate plank flooring, kitchen boasts hickory cabinets, new counter tops, an island, and a TON of countertop space, newer appliances, and an open floor plan. Flow into the living room from there and enjoy peaceful views of the woods while the propane fireplace is glowing away on those cool nights. Main floor master bedroom even has a washer and dryer in it! Upstairs are two large bedrooms and more great views of the land! Lower-level walk out offers a rec room with a bay window for lots of natural light, and an entry room that can be anything you want! But that's not it! There is MORE! The heated, insulated 30x36 shop offers you in floor heat, 100-amp electric service, and lots of space! An adorable sauna bldg that is in beautiful condition, a chicken coop (can come with the chickens), large garden, and an additional 24x32 garage. Newer roof, wrap around deck, propane efficiency furnace and wood heat for additional money savings! Convenient location to Virginia, Giants Ridge, Tower, Babbitt and Ely - come check this one out! You will be gobsmacked, and want to buy it right away!
  • Listed by: Andrea Zupancich 218.749.0159 andrea@zupnorth.com • Z' Up North Realty
Listing closed: 10/28/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6105416
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$270,000

Avg days on market

64

Sale-to-list ratio

93.0%

Embarrass, MN

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Location

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Property Information for 7162 Salmela Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,465 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • View: Panoramic, Typical, Valley
  • Waterfront YN: No

Building Information

  • Building/Complex: 7162 Salmela Rd
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1977

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Virginia N on Hwy 135 to Palo Tia to Soni Rd to Salmela or 135 to Soni Rd to Salmela
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Township: 60
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 30x36, 10x36, 24x32
  • Garage Features: Dirt Floor,Electrical Service,Heat,Insulation,Slab
  • Garage Type: Detached,Multiple
  • Parking Features: Detached
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1550
  • Parcel Number: 330-00100-05480
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,465.00
  • Tax Legal Description: legal to govern PC 330-0010-05480
  • Tax Year: 2022
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Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1876.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 325.0
  • Living Area: 2201.0
  • Lot Features: Some Trees, High, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 14.55
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 590-1003
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 38x26
  • Other Structures: Chicken Coop/Barn, Kennels, Lean-To, Pole Building, Sauna
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Possession: Close Escrow
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 34
  • Year Built: 1977
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Wood, Propane
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Main Floor Laundry
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement Features: Finished,Walkout,Bath,Family/Rec Room,Utility Room
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen,Combine with Living Room,Eat-In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec,Spa/Sauna,Utility Room,Workshop
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 0
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Energy Windows, Wood Frames

Room Information

Room 1
  • RoomDescription: brand new hickory cabinets, lots of counter space, new countertops and new appliances
  • RoomLength: 13.3
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 11.4
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: new hardwood lam plank flooring
  • RoomLength: 11.4
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomWidth: 14.3
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: new hardwood lam plank flooring, propane fireplace
  • RoomLength: 14.3
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom 1
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: with master bedroom washer & Dryer! Double closest, and lot of space
  • RoomLength: 13.3
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 11.5
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: full bath, nicely redone
  • RoomLength: 9.4
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 7.5
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 16.5
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Other Room
  • RoomWidth: 13.5
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 14.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom 2
  • RoomWidth: 13.5
Room 8
  • RoomDescription: bay window, walk out level
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Sauna
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 9
  • RoomDescription: wood stove and new propane furnace
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Upper
  • RoomType: Bedroom 3
  • RoomWidth: 25.0
Room 10
  • RoomDescription: use this as anything you want! walk out to the back yard from here, too
  • RoomLength: 17.0
  • RoomLevel: Lower
  • RoomType: Utility Room
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 11
  • RoomDescription: seperate building, in excellent condition
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Sauna
  • RoomWidth: 16.0

Agent

Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2022-09-11
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease Amount: $.00
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 7162 Salmela Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502355667

$336,000

+8.4% / yr

Oct 28, 2022

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #144190

$331,000—
Oct 28, 2022

Sold

NorthStar #6259848

$336,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1502355667

$336,000

+8.4% / yr

10/28/2022

Sold

Range Association of REALTORS #144190

$331,000
10/28/2022

Sold

NorthStar #6259848

$336,000

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

Public records

7162 Salmela Road

Beds

3

Baths

1.8

Total Finished SqFt

1,585 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,260 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

325 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 7162 Salmela Road

This home is within St. Louis County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Babbitt Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northeast Range Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

North Woods Secondary
Public7 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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This home: 7162 Salmela Road, Embarrass, MN 55732
$331,000
3
2,201
633,798
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3
1.25
1,120
250,906
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2
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