Nearly 5 acres in the Side Lake area offering space, privacy and excellent recreational access! This 2-bedroom, one-level property includes a large 28x40 detached garage, providing plenty of room for vehicles, recreational equipment and storage. The setting features an open yard surrounded by the wooded character northern Minnesota is known for. Located near McCarthy Beach State Park, Side Lake and Sturgeon Lake, with access to fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and an extensive network of year-round recreational trails. McCarthy Beach State Park is especially known for its sugar-sand beach and access to the area's interconnected lakes and trail systems. The home currently has no running water; seller is not aware of a well or septic system. A unique opportunity for buyers looking for acreage and a recreational foothold in the Side Lake area.
Pending
$49,000
12594 East Rd, Side Lake, MN 55781-8431
2beds
0baths
624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
4.92 Acres Lot
$45,000 Zestimate®
$79/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 48 days
- 56
- 2
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Pflugshaupt 218-587-4444,
Gallery of Homes
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6127229
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 624
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 4.92 Acres
- Dimensions: 4.92
Details
- Parcel number: 370001004370
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Other - See Remarks
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Minnesota Power
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Side Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $79/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,600
- Annual tax amount: $674
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$45,000
$42,000 - $48,000
$1,189/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Pending sale | $49,900$80/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7123296 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $49,900+43%$80/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7123296 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Sold | $34,900$56/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240 +2.6% | $60,600 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $234 +5.4% | $59,000 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $222 -2.6% | $57,700 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $228 +5.6% | $47,800 +1.1% |
| 2021 | $216 | $47,300 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $216 | $46,700 |
| 2019 | $216 +5.9% | $46,700 |
| 2018 | $204 | $46,700 |
| 2017 | $204 | $46,700 -2.5% |
| 2016 | $204 | $47,900 +66.9% |
| 2015 | $204 +1% | $28,700 -22.4% |
| 2014 | $202 -20.3% | $37,000 -1.9% |
| 2013 | $254 -7.7% | $37,700 -10.7% |
| 2012 | $275 -25.9% | $42,200 -52.5% |
| 2011 | $371 +14% | $88,900 |
| 2010 | $325 | $88,900 |
| 2009 | $325 +29% | $88,900 +18.7% |
| 2008 | $252 +7.5% | $74,900 +18% |
| 2007 | $235 +12.3% | $63,500 +22.4% |
| 2006 | $209 +9% | $51,900 +42.6% |
| 2004 | $192 +7.8% | $36,400 +17% |
| 2003 | $178 +7.9% | $31,100 +9.9% |
| 2002 | $165 +6.4% | $28,300 +12.3% |
| 2001 | $155 -4.4% | $25,200 +8.6% |
| 2000 | $162 | $23,200 |
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