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Price cut: $10K (8/26)

$449,000

30602 440th St, Melrose, MN 56352

2beds

1,308sqft

$2,989/mo

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Single Family

Built in 1920

1.83 Acres Lot

$441,300 Zestimate^®

$343/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

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.

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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: $343/sqft
Tax assessed value: $448,300
Annual tax amount: $3,192
Date on market: 4/11/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$441,300

$419,000 - $463,000

$1,393/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/26/2026	Price change	$449,000-2.2%$343/sqft
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7/21/2026	Price change	$459,000-3.4%$351/sqft
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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	--