Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed528 sqft$68/sqft
8711 Benson Rd, Alborn, MN 55702
Single FamilyProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$68/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Come make this YOUR own hunting oasis! This 40 acre parcel abuts 1000's of acres of state land to the east. Take a drive to look at the area, it's located on a quiet rd, accessible trails and wildlife galore. Property currently has a cabin/home, power to the cabin, drilled well, no known septic. Take a look at what is currently here and dream about what could be!Come make this YOUR own hunting oasis! This 40 acre parcel abuts 1000's of acres of state land to the east. Take a drive to look at the area, it's located on a quiet rd, accessible trails and wildlife galore. Property currently has a cabin/home, power to the cabin, drilled well, no known septic. Take a look at what is currently here and dream about what could be!
  • Listed by: Adam Johnson 218.260.4951 adamjohnsonrealtor@gmail.com • RE/MAX Professionals - Duluth
  • Listed by: Amy Spampinato 218.348.7027 amyspampinato@gmail.com • RE/MAX Professionals - Duluth
Listing closed: 09/21/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6031885

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$165,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

Alborn, MN

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$165,000 | 5854 Alborn-Brookston Road, Alborn, MN 55702
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$282,000 | 8954 Aerie Lake Road, Alborn, MN 55702
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Location

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Property Information for 8711 Benson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $688 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • View: Typical
  • Waterfront YN: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 53 N to L. on Cnty Rd # 47 @ Independence. Follow #47 to L. on Alborn Jct. Rd. to Benson rd-
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -93
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Garage Type: None
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 205-0010-04940
  • Tax Annual Amount: $688.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Plat Description: ALBORN Legal Description: SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 Lot: Block: Deeded Acres: 40.00 Section/Township/Range: 27 - 52.0 - 18
  • Tax Year: 2017
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 528.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 528.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Many Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irr
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 24x22
  • Soil Type: Loam
  • Wooded Area: 30.0
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
Utilities
  • Sewer: None
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Metal
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Wood
  • Basement Features: N/A
  • Bath Description: None
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2017-10-11
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No
  • Rental License: No

Property History for 8711 Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 21, 2018

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6031885

$36,000
Sep 12, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633829032

$36,000
Jul 31, 2018

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6031885

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/21/2018

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6031885

$36,000
09/12/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633829032

$36,000
07/31/2018

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6031885

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

Public Records for 8711 Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$56,200Additions$15,300Total$71,500
Tax Record2026$784 ($65 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt660 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt660 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningFAMCountyST. LOUISAPN205-0010-04940

Schools near 8711 Benson 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
South Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

South Ridge Secondary
Public7 to 12

Cherry Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northeast Range 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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