Terrific opportunity to own a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on nearly 2 acres, very close to all the action and fun of Grand Marais! Nicely nestled in a boreal forest among lofty red pines. Some views to Lake Superior and a good amount of lawn for open space. Current owners have done a lot of updating including a super cute, finished space in the lower level adjacent to a newly remodeled bathroom. Next owners just get to show up and start living their dream! Commercial zoning allows for many visions. Brand new detached garage building is ultra handy here in the Northwoods – rear portion is a heated workout space to create that body equity to keep on chugging along happily into your North Shore life! Attached single car garage protects the car on those big snow days and sure is handy for unloading the groceries. Inside is a thoughtful arrangement of colors and textures that brings liveliness and comfort to the home. Hardwood floors are warm on the footsies. Tiled floors in the kitchen and entry are classy. Master crafted stone fireplace introduces a geologic flare into everyday life. Wood paneled walls are soothing. Three bedrooms provide lots of room for the crew. Or, make one of them an office. In addition to the recently remodeled space below, there is a ton of storage, workshop area and additional entry to the attached garage. Front deck is a nice place to laze away a day with a good book and a nap. Out back in the woods is a sauna to cleanse the pores, invigorate the blood, and re-align after a long day at work or a chilly ski in the country. Just a couple minutes from the center of Grand Marais, it’s easy to hit town for a meal or concert, then ramble home. Recently inspected septic is compliant. Geothermal heat pump is gentle on the pocketbook. Nice price for a home in Cook County! The home, forest and land have settled in nicely with each other. They await their next steward to continue the tradition of good living near the cool airs of the Big Lake, near to one of America’s Coolest Small Towns – Grand Marais!
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
1921 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
3beds
1,696sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1.82 Acres Lot
$442,300 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$2,665 Estimated rent
Home value
$442,300
Estimated sales range
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Master crafted stone fireplaceHardwood floorsWorkshop areaThree bedroomsFront deckWood paneled walls
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Listed by:
John Oberholtzer 218-370-0236,
TimberWolff Realty LLC
Bought with:
Molly O'Neill, MN 40744804
Lutsen Real Estate Group
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6122149
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Spa/Sauna, Fitness Room
Primary bedroom
- Description: Hardwood floors. Nice corner windows.
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: Nice light from surrounding forest. Private
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: Good privacy. Would be an ideal office, too, if needed.
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Dining room
- Description: Open to kitchen and living room. Door to backyard and forest!
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Family room
- Description: Newly remodeled space in lower level. TV, game room, room for the gang.
- Level: Lower
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 28
Kitchen
- Description: Spacious, light-filled. Tiled floors. Some new appliances
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Laundry
- Description: Laundry and half bath conveniently located by garage entry.
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Living room
- Description: Terrific stone fireplace. Hardwood floors. Beamed ceilings
- Level: Main
- Area: 437 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 23
Storage
- Description: Tons of room in the lower level including a workbench area for a shop.
- Level: Lower
- Area: 644 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 46
Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Gas
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sauna
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bath,Family/Rec Room,Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,696 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,372
- Finished area below ground: 324
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake Superior
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake Superior
Lot
- Size: 1.82 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building, Sauna
- Foundation area: 1368
- Parcel number: 531600801
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Grand Marais PUC
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
- Water: Private, Drilled
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grand Marais
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $441,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,030
- Date on market: 9/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $435,000$256/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122149 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Contingent | $435,000$256/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122149 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $435,000+47%$256/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6122149 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Pending sale | $295,900$174/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $295,900+20.8%$174/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2020 | Listing removed | $245,000$144/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $245,000+11.4%$144/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2018 | Listing removed | $219,900$130/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2018 | Price change | $219,900-6.4%$130/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2018 | Price change | $234,900+74.1%$139/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $134,900-27.1%$80/sqft |
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| 9/22/2017 | Sold | $185,000$109/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6029340 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,030 +19.7% | $435,121 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $1,696 +4.8% | $394,573 +24.9% |
| 2023 | $1,618 -5.3% | $316,029 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $1,708 -0.7% | $289,651 +18% |
| 2021 | $1,720 +2.3% | $245,400 +27.2% |
| 2020 | $1,682 -5.5% | $192,888 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $1,780 +9.9% | $188,603 -5.6% |
| 2017 | $1,620 +53.4% | $199,700 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $1,056 +6.7% | $200,900 -4% |
| 2015 | $990 +9% | $209,300 |
| 2014 | $908 | $209,300 -1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $212,100 +3.9% |
| 2010 | $608 | $204,100 |
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Neighborhood: 55604
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