Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds672 sqft$415/sqft
8334 Bear Rd, Babbitt, MN 55706
OtherProperty Type
0.93 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$415/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Exceptional top quality three season Birch Lake cabin located approximately 1 mile from Babbitt on a phenomenal parcel. Property also includes a 2nd multi-use cabin. Both cabins are nestled onto the hillside amidst towering red and white pines, and have panoramic big water views of Birch Lake! At nearly 20 miles long, Birch lake is the longest lake in the entire Ely-Babbitt area, has fantastic fishing, and is bordered largely by federal land. The parcel consists of .93 acres of leased USDA Forest...Exceptional top quality three season Birch Lake cabin located approximately 1 mile from Babbitt on a phenomenal parcel. Property also includes a 2nd multi-use cabin. Both cabins are nestled onto the hillside amidst towering red and white pines, and have panoramic big water views of Birch Lake! At nearly 20 miles long, Birch lake is the longest lake in the entire Ely-Babbitt area, has fantastic fishing, and is bordered largely by federal land. The parcel consists of .93 acres of leased USDA Forest Service land. The main cabin boasts two bedrooms, one bathroom, a combined kitchen and dining area, and a cozy living room with a wood burning fireplace and large windows affording you great lake views. Don’t forget a screened porch also with views of the lake! The cabin comes fully-furnished with quality furnishings such as Lazy Boy recliners, beds, a dining table, kitchen appliances, and much more. You will enjoy the Marvin windows, beautiful wood laminate floors, and vaulted cedar tongue and groove ceilings! The bonus multi-use building includes a rec area, laundry room, bathroom with shower, as well as a fully equipped workshop. Both buildings have electric baseboard heating and 20-gallon water heaters. The lake water system utilizes a Seagull water purifier. Stay connected with fiber optic high speed internet and Wi-Fi. Great place to work on line from the lake! Included with the sale is a newly acquired 52' Floe dock and 3600# boat lift with 24' canopy, an electric log splitter, and Snapper battery powered lawn mower. This property is truly ready to step into with everything you need! There is also a convenient and fun paved bike trail to Babbitt and to the public beach and boat launch! This lease property is part of the “Recreation Residence Program” which was established by Congress in 1915 to facilitate recreation experiences in National Forests. This property is the perfect 3-season get-away location on the lake!
  • Listed by: Jeff Hway 218.349.0906 jeff@bearislandrealty.com • Bear Island Realty LLC
  • Listed by: Zachary Hway 651.341.0383 zack@bearislandrealty.com • Bear Island Realty LLC
Listing closed: 05/09/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6112750

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Median sold price

$108,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

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Property Information for 8334 Bear Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $566 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Seasonal
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Babbitt, proceed east on County Highway 70/Scott Road approximately 1 mile. Turn left on Bear Road and proceed to address on Right.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • DNR Lake Id Number: 69000300
  • Lake Acres: 1060
  • Lake Maximum Depth: 25
  • Range: R12W
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Rocky
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 197
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Forest Service
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Twp Number: T61N
  • Parcel Number: 610-0000-09202
  • Tax Annual Amount: $566.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T61N, R12W, S32. Lot 2, South Birch Lake Summer Home Group
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 672.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 672.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, High, Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.93
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 210 x 190
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 28 X 24
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed, Workshop, Guest House
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Seasonal
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: S32
  • Year Built: 1945
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Body Name: Birch
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Foundation Details: Wood
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Paneled, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: 3/4 Main Floor
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Family/Rec,3 Season Porch
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Mechanicals: Water Filtration System
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Wood laminate flooring, Cambria Quartz countertops, new refrigerator, Seagull water filtration system.
  • RoomLength: 13.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Room 2
  • RoomDescription: Wooden laminate floors, wood burning fireplace, great views of the lake, (2) LazyBoy recliners
  • RoomLength: 16.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 9.5
Room 3
  • RoomDescription: Wood laminate flooring, built-in dresser, queen Posturepedic mattress, updated lighting in closet
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.5
Room 4
  • RoomDescription: Wood laminate flooring
  • RoomLength: 10.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 9.5
Room 5
  • RoomDescription: New toilet
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomWidth: 5.5
Room 6
  • RoomDescription: Wood flooring, view of the lake. (2) Ring light/camera units
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Three Season Porch
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 7
  • RoomDescription: Bonus multi-use bldg w/ rec area, bathroom, laundry room, washer/dryer, workshop.
  • RoomLength: 32.0
  • RoomType: Other
  • RoomWidth: 14.5
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2024-03-20
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease Amount: $3,704.00
  • Leased Land: Leased
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 8334 Bear Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6112750

$279,000
Mar 22, 2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6112750

Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6112750

$279,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2024

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6112750

$279,000
03/22/2024

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6112750

03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6112750

$279,000

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Schools near 8334 Bear Road

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

Northeast Range Secondary
Public7 to 12

North Woods Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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: 8334 Bear Road, Babbitt, MN 55706
$279,000
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672
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