Experience the Up North lifestyle without the Up North drive. Set on over 1 acre with an impressive 258 feet of shoreline on Freeborn Lake, this private wooded retreat offers the perfect blend of seclusion, recreation, and convenience just minutes from Kensington, Alexandria, Andes Tower Hills (downhill snow skiing), snowmobile trails, and countless outdoor activities. Freeborn Lake is known for excellent fishing, boating, kayaking, and year-round enjoyment. With the room to comfortably accommodate family and friends, this property offers outstanding short-term rental potential for both summer and winter visitors. Nearly every major improvement has already been completed, including a new garage with guest house (comes fully furnished) & EV plug-in, new kitchen, new bathrooms, mechanical systems, irrigation, landscaping, freshly stained exterior, composite decking and more! Designed for gathering, the home features fireplaces on both the main and lower levels, a walkout basement, two main-level bedrooms, plus two additional (non-conforming) bedrooms downstairs. The furnished guest house provides exceptional flexibility with a living room, bedroom (5th bedroom), and space roughed in for a third bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, or added privacy. The dock and lift are included, most furnishings are negotiable, and everything is ready for immediate enjoyment. Privacy, extensive updates, 258 feet of lakeshore, and year-round recreation, it's all here.
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Price cut: $20K (8/20)
$799,000
16984 County Road 96 SW, Kensington, MN 56343
3beds
2,592sqft
Single Family
Built in 2001
1.14 Acres Lot
$775,500 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 81 days
- 717
- 29
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Justin Habel 320-808-4425,
Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7082706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 4
Game room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Living room
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Heating
- Ductless Mini-Split, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,592
- Total interior livable area: 2,592 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,296
- Finished area below ground: 1,296
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (32 x 24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Deck, Patio, Wrap Around
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 258
Lot
- Size: 1.14 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Bunk House, Guest House
- Foundation area: 1296
- Parcel number: 180517150
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Electric, Propane, Wood
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hoffman Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $3,447
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$775,500
$737,000 - $814,000
$2,344/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Price change | $799,000-2.4%$308/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7082706 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $819,000-3.5%$316/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7082706 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+123.4%$328/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7082706 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Sold | $380,000+26.7%$147/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5623181 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2013 | Sold | $300,000$116/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1985131 Report a problem | ||
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