Lake life without the usual price tag. This Lake Union property offers 176’ of shoreline on 2.23 acres in a private, wooded setting just minutes from Alexandria. A creek winds through the backyard, drawing in wildlife. Yes, including a Bald Eagle nest, creating a setting that feels miles away from everything. New composite decking gives you a front-row seat to it all, whether it’s morning coffee or happy hour! The home is built for ease with durable steel siding and low-maintenance ownership, so you spend more time enjoying the lake and less time working on it. Opportunities like this, solid condition, acreage, privacy, and shoreline are getting harder to find. If you’ve been waiting for an affordable entry into the Alexandria lakes area without sacrificing setting, this is one worth a look.
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$355,000
2497 County Road 86 SE, Alexandria, MN 56308
3beds
1,824sqft
Single Family
Built in 1974
2.31 Acres Lot
$356,700 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$2,131 Estimated rent
Home value
$356,700
$317,000 - $400,000
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Durable steel sidingNew composite decking
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Listed by:
Justin Habel 320-808-4425,
Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
Bought with:
Mitchell Maanum
Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7050646
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Dining room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 18
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Ductless Mini-Split, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Iron Filter, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Free Standing, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 912
- Finished area below ground: 912
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Insulated Garage, No Int Access to Dwelling, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24 x 24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, South
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 176
Lot
- Size: 2.31 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 912
- Parcel number: 210145000
- 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: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: Runestone Electric Association
- Gas: Electric, Pellet
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: 1st Add Meades Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Alexandria
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,759
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Sold | $355,000-1.4%$195/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7050646 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Pending sale | $359,900$197/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7050646 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900+130%$197/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7050646 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2012 | Sold | $156,500$86/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1295945 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,946 -3% | $256,600 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $2,006 +4.7% | $250,100 +6% |
| 2023 | $1,916 +6% | $236,000 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $1,808 -0.7% | $215,900 +13.5% |
| 2021 | $1,820 +0.3% | $190,200 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $1,814 +5.8% | $186,300 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $1,714 +6.1% | $181,900 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,616 +5.9% | $178,500 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $1,526 -4.1% | $174,100 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $1,592 +10.6% | $166,355 |
| 2015 | $1,440 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $152,100 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $1,731 +1.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,708 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56308
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- 4/10Woodland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.9 mi
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