All "dolled up" and ready to move in to. Check out this home with an enormous amount of character. 3 bed 2 bath home offers welcoming atmosphere with a personal touch. Each room's decor has been cleverly chosen to accent the charm of the home. Many newer appliances included. The front porch has an allure all of its own. Painted and displayed with a continuation of the appeal leaving a desire to sit down and relax. The charm extends to the exterior where the yard has been adorned with perennials. Detached two stall, extra long garage includes a workshop.. Located in a centralized location near down town, schools, parks, and the beach.
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$245,000
226 Willow St E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
3beds
1,690sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$249,400 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$2,036 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,400
Estimated sales range
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Listed by:
Paula Okeson 218-234-9726,
Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
Bought with:
Nathaniel Hunter
HomeSmart Adventure Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6784367
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Porch
- Level: Main
Storage
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Block
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,690
- Total interior livable area: 1,690 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,378
- Finished area below ground: 312
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (18 x 45)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 164
Details
- Foundation area: 624
- Parcel number: 491450000
- 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: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: City of Detroit Lakes
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Holmes 4th Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit Lakes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,470
- Date on market: 9/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Sold | $245,000-5.4%$145/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6784367 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Pending sale | $259,000$153/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6784367 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $259,000+57%$153/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6784367 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2019 | Sold | $165,000-2.4%$98/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6078567 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Price change | $169,000-0.5%$100/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate All Seasons #20-26098 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2019 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$101/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate All Seasons #20-26098 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $174,900+25%$103/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - All Seasons #20-26098 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2016 | Listing removed | $139,900+13.2%$83/sqft |
Source: THE REAL ESTATE COMPANY OF DETROIT LAKES #84-925 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2016 | Sold | $123,600-7.8%$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Listing removed | $134,000$79/sqft |
Source: Counselor Realty #22-56757 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2015 | Listed for sale | $134,000+24.1%$79/sqft |
Source: Counselor Realty #22-56757 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2012 | Sold | $108,000-9.2%$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $119,000$70/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker At the Lakes #10-2204 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,470 +4% | $215,300 +7.3% |
| 2024 | $2,374 +1.5% | $200,600 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $2,338 -3% | $180,100 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $2,410 +3.7% | $165,800 +20.7% |
| 2021 | $2,324 +10.7% | $137,400 +7% |
| 2020 | $2,100 +59.3% | $128,400 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $1,318 | $128,600 -0.4% |
| 2018 | $1,318 +9.1% | $129,100 +7.2% |
| 2017 | $1,208 +11.6% | $120,400 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $1,082 -18.8% | $115,200 +2.3% |
| 2015 | $1,332 +5.5% | $112,600 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $1,262 +39.6% | $109,800 |
| 2012 | $904 +10% | -- |
| 2011 | $822 -0.5% | -- |
| 2010 | $826 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56501
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- 6/10Rossman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Detroit Lakes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
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