8644 Pulkinen Rd

—
Baths
576 Sq. Ft.
$259 / Sq. Ft.
576
Sq. Ft.
$259
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare find! This 24' x 24' rustic cabin is located deep in the heart of the Bear Island State Forest aprox. 15 miles SW of Ely on 40 acres with aprox 440 feet of frontage on a small quiet clearwater unnamed lake. The rest of the lakeshore on this lake is owned by the State of Minnesota and the County. The property directly adjoins thousands of acres of State and County lands that are south of Bear Head Lake State Park. The cabin is located aprox 7 miles from a paved road and is accessed by gravel...A rare find! This 24' x 24' rustic cabin is located deep in the heart of the Bear Island State Forest aprox. 15 miles SW of Ely on 40 acres with aprox 440 feet of frontage on a small quiet clearwater unnamed lake. The rest of the lakeshore on this lake is owned by the State of Minnesota and the County. The property directly adjoins thousands of acres of State and County lands that are south of Bear Head Lake State Park. The cabin is located aprox 7 miles from a paved road and is accessed by gravel roads that are in decent shape, but it is a very remote area, with little or no road maintenance. The seller reports that the lake has a max. depth of 14 feet and the water is clear and swimmable! The cabin has a large room that houses the kitchen, living room and dining area and there are also 2 bedrooms. Great lake views from the cabin and large decks on 2 sides of the cabin. No power, no well, no septic--but a comfortable outhouse. There is a private gravel road network through much of the property. If you want privacy, acreage, and a lake, this may be for you!
  1. Listed by Jeff Hway • Bear Island Land Co., Inc
    P: (218)-349-0906 jeff@bearislandrealty.com

Property Details for 8644 Pulkinen Road

Architectural Style
Rustic
View
Inland Lake
Waterfront Features
Inland Lake
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/15/2025 07:26 PM

Property Details for 8644 Pulkinen Road

StatusSold
MLS #6097886
Days on Compass2
Taxes$888 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeOther
MLS TypeResidential / Seasonal
Year Built-
Lot Size40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF
CountySt. Louis County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bear Island Land Co., Inc

Sold By Bear Island Land Co., Inc

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Building Information for 8644 Pulkinen Road

Stories1Residences-Year Built-Lot Size40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF

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Property Information for 8644 Pulkinen Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Pulkinen Road (Starting at Hwy 21) north for 5.2 miles. Turn right at fire # 8748 and follow gravel road for another 1.7 miles to cabin. There is a yellow chain & sign on the way in.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Hard,Rocky,Muck,Elevation-High
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 0
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: Ely #696
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 650-0010-03860
  • Tax Annual Amount: $888.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec26, T61N
  • Tax Year: 2021
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 576.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 576.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1320 X 1320
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24 X 24
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Seasonal
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Outhouse
  • Water Body Name: Unnamed
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Posts
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Wood
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: None
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Bar
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining room all one
  • RoomLength: 23.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 15.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 11.5
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2021-06-24
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: None
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 8644 Pulkinen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

$214,900—
Mar 9, 2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

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Mar 9, 2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

—
Sep 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

$229,000—
Aug 30, 2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097886

$149,000—
Aug 9, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1469466372

$149,000

+3.5% / yr

Jun 26, 2021

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097886

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Jun 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097886

$149,000—
Feb 23, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280695134

$90,000

+3.1% / yr

Apr 1, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280648402

$85,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

$214,900
03/09/2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

—
03/09/2026

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

—
09/09/2025

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6121801

$229,000
08/30/2021

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097886

$149,000
08/09/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1469466372

$149,000

+3.5% / yr

06/26/2021

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097886

—
06/24/2021

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6097886

$149,000
02/23/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280695134

$90,000

+3.1% / yr

04/01/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280648402

$85,000

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

Public Records for 8644 Pulkinen Road

Taxable ValueLand$88,400Additions$52,200Total$140,600
Tax Record2025$1,394 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt576 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2001CountyST. LOUISAPN650-0010-03860

Schools near 8644 Pulkinen 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
Tower-Soudan Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northeast Range Secondary
Public7 to 12

North Woods Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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Listing Courtesy of Bear Island Land Co., Inc

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