Beautiful Timber Frame, 2200+ sqft Home, in the Lutsen highland mature maples. Structurally Insulated Panel (SIP) design with unique beam detailing on 25 Acres of Solitude and Peace, abutting public land. This is a 2 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with new energy efficient triple-paned windows and doors (precision engineered, opening horizontally and vertically) built on top of an insulated concrete form foundation. The timber frame and cabinetry are all custom built by local craft people. There is ceramic tile and one-of-a-kind antique maple parquet flooring on the main level. The heating system uses off-Peak, in-floor heat and a propane fireplace for additional warmth. Newly installed roller shades are a beautiful addition. There are 3 decks overlooking amazing gardens, two of which are timber framed, one an inspired pergola. The dramatic exposed timber frame beams are embellished with details making this an art piece, as much as a home. Coming into the spacious, all glass entry of the home is jaw-dropping. The kitchen is class-act with granite tiled counters and a carved wood vent-hood as a central attraction. Three unique timber frame “bays,” open to each other, compose the dining area off the kitchen, the living room with access to the deck and the family room with bump-out for views of the woods and garden. Head up the custom stairs into the loft both surrounded by a statement railing of handmade curved balusters and timber posts. The loft is just the place for heightened thought, good conversation and could double as an office and extra sleeping for guests. The primary bedroom is dramatic angles of wood with a large dormer. The ensuite bath is to die for with marble flooring! The second bedroom is private with separate entry to the lower bathroom. The pantry off the kitchen is large and spacious. Main floor laundry is handy. The owners have well maintained their home: upgraded appliances, fresh coat of paint on the house trim, and a new roof is coming soon. The property includes a 2-car garage with storage area above, a 24x24 heated workshop with upper attic room, and a 12x16 heated artist studio. The home has excellent pure well water. There are mature flower gardens, shrubs and apple trees and a well enriched vegetable garden. Nearby lakes, trails, paddling, hiking, and biking. The property is 15 minutes to all the Lutsen amenities: golf course, ski hill, winery, yet a world away in the pristine, cool, Northwoods.
For sale
$775,000
189 Barker Lake Rd, Lutsen, MN 55612
2beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
25.3 Acres Lot
$736,400 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Unique beam detailingPropane fireplaceUpgraded appliancesMain floor laundryMature maplesNewly installed roller shadesOff-peak in-floor heat
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Oberholtzer 218-370-0236,
TimberWolff Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6127404
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Description: Dreamy getaway. Ensuite bath. Magnificent timber frame dormer overlooks gardens and maple canopy. Tiled bath, neat, custom glass sink.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: Private and tucked away. Timber frame moments on display for good dreaming. Private entrance to bathroom. Sylvan light!
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Deck
- Description: Three decks surround the home, all with their own vibe and amazing boreal and garden views.
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Wonderful views to forest and gardens. Open to kitchen and living room. Tiled Floors
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Entry hall
- Description: Spacious, awesome full glass door and sidelights. Timber frame immediately leaves the draw dropped! Tiled floor.
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Family room
- Description: Wonderful Timberframe space under lofty inspiring beams. Cool maple parquet floor, neat bump out views into gardens and forest. Fireplace.Relax
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 19
Kitchen
- Description: Gourmet all the way! Custom cabinets by local renowned craftsman. Neat vent hood. Tiled floors.
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 13
Laundry
- Description: Handy, just off kitchen and next to pantry. Big window keeps it a happy place.
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Living room
- Description: Light filled. Opens to deck and beautiful gardens and expansive maple woods. Tiled floor.
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Loft
- Description: Inspiring, lofty space. Amazing timber frame elements. Office and overflow sleeping. Very spacious.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 30
Pantry
- Description: Every home should have one! Spacious. Accommodates standing freezer.
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Heating
- Boiler, Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s), In Floor Heat, Propane, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Foyer-Entrance
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tiled Floors
- Windows: Skylight(s), Energy Windows, Triple Glazed
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached, Tandem, Attic
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 25.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 845 x 1313
- Features: Landscaped, Tree Coverage - Medium, Underground Utilities, High
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop, Studio
- Parcel number: 271052100
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Air to Air Exchange, Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Struct. Insulated Panel, Timber/Post & Beam
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Arrowhead Electric
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Drilled
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lutsen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $637,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,670
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
Estimated market value
$736,400
$700,000 - $773,000
$2,488/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000$352/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,450 +7.2% | $571,592 +6.9% |
| 2024 | $2,286 +12.3% | $534,718 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $2,036 -18.5% | $489,347 +15.4% |
| 2022 | $2,498 +1.8% | $424,067 +8.1% |
| 2021 | $2,454 -0.3% | $392,373 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,462 -4.9% | $388,460 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $2,590 +24.8% | $382,282 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $2,076 +28.5% | $385,343 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $1,616 +7% | $363,000 |
| 2015 | $1,510 +7.5% | $363,000 |
| 2014 | $1,404 | $363,000 +4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $348,400 |
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