Do not miss this exceptional opportunity to experience home ownership just over 600 ft from Little Detroit Lake! This classic city property on Minnesota Avenue is located within walking distance to the mile long City Beach, J&K Marina, fishing pier, restaurants and the numerous amenities of West Lake Drive.
Upon entry, you’ll be welcomed by a charming sunroom filled with natural light and a cozy place to lounge while enjoying outdoor views and sunrises. This flows into the living room open to a dedicated dining room just off the kitchen and previous den/computer room. There is 1 main floor bedroom with a connected private bonus rm, (2) main floor bathrooms, main floor laundry, kitchen cabinets from floor to ceiling for ample storage and 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Basement is an open canvas with a work bench, mechanicals including a water softener, breaker electric panel, forced air furnace with AC. The private and peaceful backyard is beautifully landscaped with mature trees, plants, flowers, walkways, and decks, providing a serene escape within an expansive 0.24-acre lot.
The residence has undergone numerous recent enhancements, including new LVP flooring, new windows in 2nd floor bedrooms, new shower stall, fresh paint, a renovated breezeway, GFCIs in the electrical panel and some plumbing updating. Additionally, the property boasts an attached oversized 2-stall garage with a brand-new garage door and opener, as well as an additional storage area perfect room to transition into the man/women cave entertainment space!
The residence's proximity to recreation, entertainment, and beach going with future proposed improvements of West Lake Dr. further enhance the hidden value and potential of this home’s location in Detroit Lakes!
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$268,900
1308 Minnesota Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
3beds
1,708sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$271,700 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$2,112 Estimated rent
Home value
$271,700
Estimated sales range
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New lvp flooringPrivate and peaceful backyardMature trees plants flowersNew shower stallRenovated breezeway
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Listed by:
Melissa Watson 218-234-0134,
The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
Bought with:
Jay Schurman
REMAX Lakes Region
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6743073
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 170.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 148.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 36.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5x3.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x4.5
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 94.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5x9
Garage
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 125 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Storage
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 127.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x7.5
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Workshop
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,708
- Total interior livable area: 1,708 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,708
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x24), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 160 x 60
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 572
- Parcel number: 491534000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: City of Detroit Lakes
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Iversons Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit Lakes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $250,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,524
- Date on market: 6/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $268,900$157/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6743073 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Pending sale | $268,900$157/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6743073 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $268,900+31.2%$157/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6743073 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2020 | Sold | $205,000+14%$120/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6079894 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $179,900$105/sqft |
Source: GREENLAW REALTY #20-31434 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,524 | $250,300 -4.2% |
| 2024 | $2,524 +5.7% | $261,400 +1% |
| 2023 | $2,388 +11.2% | $258,700 +13.4% |
| 2022 | $2,148 +28.3% | $228,200 +22.9% |
| 2021 | $1,674 -38.1% | $185,700 +13.8% |
| 2020 | $2,704 +3.4% | $163,200 -0.5% |
| 2019 | $2,614 | $164,100 +10.7% |
| 2018 | $2,614 -2.4% | $148,300 -9.7% |
| 2017 | $2,678 -0.4% | $164,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $2,690 +4.5% | $153,600 +15.2% |
| 2015 | $2,574 +2.9% | $133,300 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $2,502 +6.6% | $129,700 |
| 2012 | $2,348 +3.6% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,266 -6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,410 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56501
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- 6/10Rossman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Detroit Lakes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Detroit Lakes Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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