Property Attributes
- ID#7047075
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySTEARNS
- CityMelrose
- AreaElmwood Beach
- NeighborhoodElmwood Beach
- Zip56352
- StyleSingle Family
- Year Built1920
- Taxes$ 3192
- Price$ 449,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1308
- Lot Size1.83 Acres
Data Source:
Northstar MLS (NSTAR)
Property Description
Offered for the first time in over 30 years due to the sellers downsizing, this charming lake home presents a rare opportunity on Big Birch Lake. Set on nearly 2 acres of land with 80 feet of prime north-facing lakeshore, the property offers a peaceful setting and beautiful water views. The home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with an open kitchen and dining area designed to take full advantage of the scenic lakefront. Included with the property are the appliances, as well as the dock and pontoon lift—making it easy to start enjoying lake life right away. Conveniently located just 45 minutes from St. Cloud and Alexandria, and only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area, this property is ideal as a weekend retreat or a full-time residence.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Listed $525,000 |
| 5/4/2026 | 5$499,500 |
| 6/23/2026 | 5$475,000 |
| 7/21/2026 | 4$459,000 |
| 8/26/2026 | 3$449,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1308 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Tank with Drainage Field |
| Heating | Forced Air,Wood Stove |
| Cooling | None |
| Roof | Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt |
| Appliances | Dryer,Fuel Tank - Owned,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| View | North |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | Lake Front |
| Accessibility | No Stairs Internal |
| County | Stearns |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Contingency | None |
| Subdivision Name | Elmwood Beach |
| Other Structures | Garage(s),Storage Shed |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Directions | I94 to Freeport Exit,N on County Road 11,L on County Road 17 follow till Sunset Beach Road or 440th Street. |
| City | Melrose |
| High School District | Melrose |
| Zoning Description | Shoreline,Residential-Single Family |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3192 |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Lender Owned | No |
| PostalCity | Melrose |
Interior Features
| Basement | Block,Partial |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Free Standing,Wood Burning |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1308 |
| Laundry Features | Main Level |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Bath Desc | Main Floor Full Bath |
| Dining Room Description | Living/Dining Room |
| Fuel | Oil,Wood |
| Garage Square Feet | 600 |
| Waterfront Feet | 80 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Detached Garage,Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Accessible Shoreline,Tree Coverage - Medium |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 1.83 |
| Building Area Total | 1608 |
| Lot Dimensions | See Survey from 2026 |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Foundation Area | 1308 |
| Road Frontage Type | Paved Streets,Township |
| Road Responsibility | Public Maintained Road |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS - Winona are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker Reciprocity thumbnail logo (little black
house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Metro MLS - Milwaukee Data provided by Metro MLS. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers personal, non-commercial use and that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the Multiple Listing Service. Information is supplied by seller and other third parties and has not been verified. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS - Winona may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. Copyright ©2026 - Multiple Listing Service, Inc. - All rights reserved.
Last Updated: September 14, 2026 11:33 PM UTC
© 2026 Realtor Association of Southern Minnesota. All rights reserved. The data relating to real estate for sale on this limited electronic display comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity (sm) Program of the Realtor Association of Southern Minnesota Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other then Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS - Winona are marked with the Broker Reciprocity(sm) logo or the Broker Reciprocity(sm) thumbnail logo (a little black house)
SCWMLS - South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Corp. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither listing broker(s) or information provider(s) shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints and shall be held totally harmless. Listing(s) information is provided for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange program of the Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS - Winona may be marked with the Internet Data Exchange logo and detailed information about those properties will include the name of the listing broker(s) when required by the MLS. Copyright 2026 South Central Wisconsin MLS Corporation All rights reserved.
This information, provided by seller, listing broker, and other parties, may not have been verified.
SCWMLS information is provided exclusively for consumers personal, non-commercial use and that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Last Updated: September 14, 2026 11:56 PM UTC
Information should be deemed reliable but not guaranteed, all representations are approximate, and individual verification is recommended. Copyright ©2017 All rights reserved.