Active
632 sqft

8989 Pulkinen Rd, Embarrass, MN 55732

Single FamilyProperty Type
80 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$277/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

ULTIMATE PRIVACY --- 80 acres with +- 2,800' of lakeshore on Holter Lake surrounded by thousands of acres of public land! Any outdoor enthusiastics dream with year round activities in your backyard. Acreage includes approximately 17 acres of Holter Lake; a quiet, small clear water lake with great fishing including walleye, bass, sunfish and crappies! Easy access from your doorstep to Propspectors ATV/UTV trail and the extensive snowmobile trail system in the area. Enjoy hunting or nature walks or...ULTIMATE PRIVACY --- 80 acres with +- 2,800' of lakeshore on Holter Lake surrounded by thousands of acres of public land! Any outdoor enthusiastics dream with year round activities in your backyard. Acreage includes approximately 17 acres of Holter Lake; a quiet, small clear water lake with great fishing including walleye, bass, sunfish and crappies! Easy access from your doorstep to Propspectors ATV/UTV trail and the extensive snowmobile trail system in the area. Enjoy hunting or nature walks or a great book by the fireplace or lake! This year round rustic cabin is off grid with solar power and a windmill with generator backup. Cabin is an open concept studio with infloor heat and a cozy wood burning fireplace. Bathroom has a shower and sink in place ready to connect to the drilled well , along with a composting toilet in the house and outdoor shed. Appreciate the convenience of the attached large 2-stall garage to store all of your toys. Cabin needs some work but its location and infrastucture create an opportunity to build your dream getaway! Being sold "As Is".
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  • Listed by: Connie Coughlin 218.235.8289 connie@bearislandrealty.com • Bear Island Realty LLC
Last updated: 10/09/2026 08:09 PM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 6128416
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Property Information for 8989 Pulkinen Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,198 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • Architectural Style: Rustic
  • View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Waterfront Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 80.00 AC / 3,484,800 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Ely, travel south on Hwy 21 to Babbitt. Turn right and follow Hwy 21 west to Pulkinen Road. Turn right and follow Pulkinen Road for 6.8 miles to the property address. Sign on property. For GPS, Apple Maps accurate; Google Maps not accurate.
  • Latitude: 48
  • Longitude: -92
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No
  • Shoreline Characteristics: Gravel,Rocky,Elevation-Low,Elevation-Medium
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 2800
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, State Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road, Public Maintained Road
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Dimensions: 24 x 26
  • Garage Features: Heat,Insulation,Slab
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 1198
  • Parcel Number: 650-0010-02020, 02030
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,198.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Unorganized, T61N, R14W, SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 and SW 1/4 of NW 1/4.
  • Tax Year: 2026

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 632.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 632.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Low, Tree Coverage - Medium, High, Rolling Slope, Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 80.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1320 x 2640
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
  • Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • Foundation Dimensions: 46 X 26
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
Property and Assessments
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Assessment Balance: 0
  • Land Access: ***
  • Property Adjoins Public Land: Yes
  • Possession: Immediate
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
Utilities
  • Sewer: Compost
  • Water Body Name: Other - See Remarks
  • Water Source: Drilled

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Fireplace(s), In Floor Heat, Wood, Propane
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener(s), Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Patio Door, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Bath Description: None
  • Extra Rooms: Loft
  • Mechanicals: Fuel Tank-Rented
  • Window Features: Wood Frames

Room Information

Room 1
  • RoomDescription: Lake view. Combined with kitchen and dining.
  • RoomLength: 22.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 26.0

Agent

Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • LVTDate: 2026-10-09
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Power Company: Other
  • Transaction Type: For Sale

Rental

Rent Information
  • Leased Land: Owned
  • Lender Owned: No

Property History for 8989 Pulkinen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6128416

$175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2026

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #6128416

$175,000

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

Public records

8989 Pulkinen Road

Beds

1

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

632 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

632 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

1,742,400 SqFt

Schools near 8989 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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8989 Pulkinen Road is a single family home for sale in Embarrass, MN 55732. This property was listed for sale on October 9, 2026 by Bear Island Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $175,000. This listing's school district is St. Louis County School District. Nearby schools include Tower-Soudan Elementary School, Northeast Range Secondary and North Woods Secondary. 8989 Pulkinen Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 632 sqft single family home built in 2000.

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