Offered for the first time in over 30 years due to the sellers downsizing, this charming lake home presents a rare opportunity on Big Birch Lake.
Set on nearly 2 acres of land with 80 feet of prime north-facing lakeshore, the property offers a peaceful setting and beautiful water views. The home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with an open kitchen and dining area designed to take full advantage of the scenic lakefront.
Included with the property are the appliances, as well as the dock and pontoon lift—making it easy to start enjoying lake life right away.
Conveniently located just 45 minutes from St. Cloud and Alexandria, and only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area, this property is ideal as a weekend retreat or a full-time residence.
Active
Price cut: $24.5K (6/23)
$475,000
30602 440th St, Melrose, MN 56352
2beds
1,308sqft
Single Family
Built in 1920
1.83 Acres Lot
$462,600 Zestimate®
$363/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 94 days |
- 802 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brandon Kelly 320-491-6107,
Central MN Realty LLC,
Joann Gmyrek 218-731-3227
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7047075
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 137.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 10
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 72.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,608
- Total interior livable area: 1,308 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,308
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs Internal
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: North
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(26-40), Lake Bottom(Hard, Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 80
Lot
- Size: 1.83 Acres
- Dimensions: See Survey from 2026
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1308
- Parcel number: 22132280000
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: Stearns Electric Association
- Gas: Oil, Wood
- Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Elmwood Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $363/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $448,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,192
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$462,600
$439,000 - $486,000
$1,522/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $475,000-4.9%$363/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $499,500-4.9%$382/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$401/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,184 +4% | $448,300 +15.8% |
| 2024 | $3,062 -3.3% | $387,100 +3.4% |
| 2023 | $3,168 +19.8% | $374,400 +36.6% |
| 2022 | $2,644 | $274,100 |
| 2021 | $2,644 +2.2% | $274,100 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $2,586 | $258,300 +2.4% |
| 2019 | $2,586 +14.4% | $252,300 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $2,260 +1.1% | $225,100 -5.3% |
| 2017 | $2,236 -0.8% | $237,600 |
| 2016 | $2,254 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,254 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,254 -3.4% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,334 -4.3% | -- |
| 2012 | $2,440 +2.2% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,388 +3.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,300 -2.1% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,350 +4% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,260 +19.1% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,898 +0.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,894 +46.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,290 +10.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,165 +35.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $857 -1.8% | -- |
| 2001 | $873 +1.2% | -- |
| 2000 | $863 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56352
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Melrose Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6 mi
- 5/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
- 8/10Melrose SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
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