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$469,500

1260 E Shore Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

2beds

868sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1949

0.27 Acres Lot

$475,800 Zestimate^®

$541/sqft

$3,185 Estimated rent

Home value

$475,800

Estimated sales range

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What's special

Big Detroit Lake Seasonal Cottage – Prime Lakeshore with Unmatched Views Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a seasonal cottage on sought-after Big Detroit Lake! Enjoy extraordinary panoramic views and jaw-dropping sunsets along with the 4th of July fireworks from the comfort of your deck or your private dock. This property features a level, sandy beach—perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and boating. Whether you’re looking for a charming getaway or the perfect spot to build your dream lake home, this lot has endless potential. Located just minutes from downtown Detroit Lakes and only a quick 50-minute drive to Fargo-Moorhead, it’s the ideal blend of tranquility and convenience. Your lake escape awaits.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

None

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Features

Basement: Block,Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 868
Total interior livable area: 868 sqft
Finished area above ground: 868
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Gravel
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Pool features: None
Has view: Yes
View description: City Lights, Lake, West
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Lake
Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(4-10), Lake Bottom(Gravel, Sand)
Frontage length: Water Frontage: 48

Lot

Size: 0.27 Acres
Dimensions: 48 x 250
Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium

Details

Additional structures: Garage(s)
Foundation area: 868
Parcel number: 492471412
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1949

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Power Company: City of Detroit Lakes
Gas: Propane
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Pokegama Beach

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Detroit Lakes

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $541/sqft
Tax assessed value: $457,900
Annual tax amount: $4,242
Date on market: 5/24/2025
Cumulative days on market: 2 days

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/27/2026	Listing removed	$6,000$7/sqft
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3/12/2026	Listed for rent	$6,000$7/sqft
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6/20/2025	Sold	$469,500-6.1%$541/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6721705 Report a problem
5/27/2025	Pending sale	$499,900$576/sqft
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5/24/2025	Listed for sale	$499,900+143.9%$576/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6721705 Report a problem
6/25/2004	Sold	$205,000$236/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,430 +4.4%	$457,900 -0.6%
2024	$4,242 +16.2%	$460,500 +6.5%
2023	$3,650 -5.2%	$432,400 +26.4%
2022	$3,850 +5.5%	$342,000 +3.8%
2021	$3,650 +12.7%	$329,500 +5.6%
2020	$3,238 -6.1%	$312,000 +14.2%
2019	$3,450	$273,300 -1.9%
2018	$3,450 +28.1%	$278,500 +15.6%
2017	$2,694 -3%	$240,900 +1%
2016	$2,778 -0.9%	$238,500 -3.6%
2015	$2,802 -1.3%	$247,500 +11%
2014	$2,840 -5.5%	$223,000
2012	$3,004 -2.5%	--
2011	$3,082 +20.8%	--
2010	$2,552	--