Last Sold Price
4 beds1,720 sqft$152/sqft
8852 Arkola Rd, Cotton, MN 55724

Description

Experience the beauty and privacy of this 36.95-acre retreat, ideally located between Duluth and the Iron Range. Surrounded by serene woodlands, abundant wildlife, and fruit trees, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath residence offers comfortable main-level living with bedrooms, bath, and laundry conveniently located on the main floor. Thoughtfully improved with newer roofs on both the home and garage, newer flooring, an updated shed with electricity, and a prepared build site for a future garage or luxury outbuilding....Experience the beauty and privacy of this 36.95-acre retreat, ideally located between Duluth and the Iron Range. Surrounded by serene woodlands, abundant wildlife, and fruit trees, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath residence offers comfortable main-level living with bedrooms, bath, and laundry conveniently located on the main floor. Thoughtfully improved with newer roofs on both the home and garage, newer flooring, an updated shed with electricity, and a prepared build site for a future garage or luxury outbuilding. Enjoy direct access to the outdoors with nearby ATV and snowmobile trails, hunting land, birdwatching, and peaceful natural surroundings. A rare opportunity to own a secluded Northwoods escape while remaining conveniently accessible to nearby amenities.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/17/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tom Little • RE/MAX Results
    P: (218) 310-3334 teallittle@aol.com

Property Details for 8852 Arkola Road

Status
MLS #
6125027
Days on Compass
34
Pet Policy
-
Taxes
$1,685 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Attached
Year Built
1940
Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront YN
No

Location

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Building Information for 8852 Arkola Road

Building/Complex8852 Arkola RdFloor-Stories1Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1940Building Size-

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Property Information for 8852 Arkola Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Hwy 53 to Arkola Rd, at Arkola Rd is at Cotton
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -93
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Township: Kelsey
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1770
  • Parcel Number: 405-0010-02510
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,685.00
  • Tax Legal Description: NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 EX RY R OF W 3 05/100 AC of SECT 15, TWP 54, Range 18 of Kelsey Plat
  • Tax Year: 2026
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1720.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Total: 1720.0
  • Living Area: 1720.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 36.95
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 28 x 30 + 22 x 32 + 12 x 12
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 85
  • Land Access: ***
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Attached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Section: 15
  • Year Built: 1940
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Propane
  • Bath Description: Full Main Floor
  • Main Floor Bedroom: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 16.8
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Den
  • RoomWidth: 10.11
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 15.7
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 7.7
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 15.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 13.7
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom 4
  • RoomWidth: 12.9
Room 5
  • RoomLength: 13.7
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 12.9
Room 6
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Laundry
  • RoomWidth: 9.6
Room 7
  • RoomLength: 12.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 8.0
Room 8
  • RoomLength: 10.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom 2
  • RoomWidth: 9.0
Room 9
  • RoomLength: 8.8
  • RoomLevel: Second
  • RoomType: Bedroom 3
  • RoomWidth: 6.7
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2026-05-06
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Transaction Type: For Sale
Rental
Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 8852 Arkola Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2026

Sold

NorthStar #7069306

$262,000
Jul 17, 2026

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6125027

$262,000
Jun 17, 2026

Pending

NorthStar #7069306

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2026

Sold

NorthStar #7069306

$262,000
07/17/2026

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6125027

$262,000
06/17/2026

Pending

NorthStar #7069306

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

Public Records for 8852 Arkola Road

Taxable ValueLand$54,800Additions$173,900Total$228,700
Tax Record2026$1,770 ($148 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,609,542 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940ZoningMUNSCountyST. LOUISAPN405-0010-02510

Schools near 8852 Arkola 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

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