On the banks of Kimball Creek, and the shores of Gitchi Gummi, a bit east of Grand Marais, find this fine example of an early Cook County home, now fully modernized, furnished and well-loved. The old-timers had the choice of the best spots and this is one of them. Nestled below Scott’s Bluff, named after early pioneer and Civil War Veteran A.J. Scott, the homesite is just perfect. Protected from the North winds, a lovely view of the property’s Lake Superior pebble beach across the road, and a simple stroll to rolling and laughing Kimball Creek, a designated trout stream! A log home made the “fancy way”: full log on the outside and flattened off inside for what was considered at the time upscale wall finishing: plaster, wall paper, etc. The current owners added on and remodeled it all to the comfortable and classy home it is today. What chapter will you, dear reader, write next? Lots to consider: there are three bedrooms, a couple bathrooms, class-act kitchen. The living room overlooks the Big Lake’s many moods and provides access to a covered-porch and sprawling deck. Terrific entryway is light-filled and spaciously accommodates all the jackets, boots, hats, rain gear, this fun country requires! Large garage with a workshop outback. Stroll among the mature red pines, spruce and balsam over to the guest cabin! Tucked near to the Kimball’s flow, the cabin is a place of respite and reflection: the tumbling sound of water slowing you down, getting the mind back to basics. Lots to explore on the property: 3 acres, 180+ feet of crystal-clear shoreline with pebble beach as far as the eye can see. Nearly 300’ of frontage along the creek. Good cleared areas if gardening is your passion, or heck layout a croquet court. Look around and you’ll sense cohesion. The land, flora, fauna and buildings have found a happy arrangement - settled in. Life is at-ease here: sylvan breezes, trout rising for a fly, wonders of bird migration, endless rolling waves since the glaciers freed up Superior’s depths… It’s all happening, take it in. Then, if you crave the “City Lights” head 10 minutes to Grand Marais: stock up, hear some live music, take in a play. Roll back east, the quieter side of things, to your home imbued with the good spirits of former owners, receptive and supportive of nurturing your life.
Sold for $585,000
$585,000
2705 Hwy 61 E, Grand Marais, MN 55604
3beds
1,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
3 Acres Lot
$721,200 Zestimate®
$377/sqft
$2,299 Estimated rent
Home value
$721,200
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Pebble beachMature red pinesLarge garageLog homeWall paper
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Oberholtzer 218-370-0236,
TimberWolff Realty LLC
Bought with:
Silviya Duclos, MN 40244931
TimberWolff Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6108139
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Storage Room
Bedroom
- Description: Lots of space here, so make this main floor bedroom an office!
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Great view of lake! Nice roof lines in ceiling.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: Lots of room for guests!
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bathroom
- Description: Handy right off back entry.
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Bonus room
- Description: Work Out Space? Crafts Space? Options are endless!
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Dining room
- Description: Views to forest and lake. Great place for chow, substantive chats and cribbage.
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Family room
- Description: Spacious, great view to Big Lake, opens to sweet covered porch.
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 13
Kitchen
- Description: Classy, well laid out, Terrific cabinets, appliance 3ish years old.
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Storage
- Description: Good for all the stuff!
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Storage
- Description: Finished enough to make a good den or study.
- Level: Lower
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Utility room
- Description: Spacious and easy to work in.
- Level: Lower
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 6
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater-Electric, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Second Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Full,Partial,Partially Finished,Utility Room
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,550
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached, Heat
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake Superior
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake Superior
- Waterfront features: Lake Superior, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Sand, Shore-Accessible, Shore-Beach)
- Body of water: Lake Superior
- Frontage length: 185
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Dimensions: 460 x 180
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Foundation area: 1053
- Parcel number: 541102130
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Wood, Frame/Wood, Log Home
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Arrowhead Electric
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grand Marais
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $377/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $660,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,800
- Date on market: 5/19/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2023 | Sold | $585,000-8.6%$377/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6108139 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Pending sale | $639,900$413/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6108139 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2023 | Contingent | $639,900$413/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6108139 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Price change | $639,900-6.2%$413/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6108139 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $682,000$440/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6108139 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,584 +24.2% | $660,900 +13% |
| 2024 | $2,886 +3.1% | $585,116 +25.6% |
| 2023 | $2,800 +4.2% | $466,001 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $2,688 +13.3% | $432,714 +31% |
| 2021 | $2,372 -14.9% | $330,199 +11.6% |
| 2020 | $2,786 +10.2% | $295,755 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $2,528 +15.9% | $297,608 -1% |
| 2017 | $2,182 +23.3% | $300,551 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,770 -9.5% | $303,600 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,956 +8.7% | $307,000 -13% |
| 2014 | $1,800 | $352,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $352,700 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $1,438 | $350,600 |
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Neighborhood: 55604
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