For Sale By Owner – 20 Acres Near Detroit Lakes
Escape to peaceful country living on 20 beautiful acres just 5 miles from Detroit Lakes and 2 miles from Detroit Mountain. The perfect blend of privacy, space, and convenience.
Home Features
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Enclosed deck ideal for year-round enjoyment
Bright, functional living spaces with room to personalize
Property Highlights
20 acres of open land — great for hobby farming, recreation, or future expansion
Three outbuildings for storage, equipment, or workshop use
Double-stall garage with plenty of room for vehicles and tools
Quiet setting with easy access to town, lakes, and outdoor activities
Location
5 miles from Detroit Lakes — shopping, dining, and lake life
2 miles from Detroit Mountain — skiing, biking, hiking, and year-round fun
A rare opportunity to own acreage this close to town. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or anyone looking for space to spread out.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $51K (5/4)
$449,000
31128 170th St, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
3beds
1,444sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1955
20 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bright functional living spaces
- 183 days |
- 395 |
- 7 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (218) 850-4937
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Stove, Propane / Butane, Wood / Pellet
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 100453000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Detroit Lakes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,210
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,678/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $449,000-10.2%$311/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000$346/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,210 +11.6% | $256,600 -23.8% |
| 2024 | $1,980 +6.6% | $336,800 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $1,858 +9.2% | $307,200 +16.9% |
| 2022 | $1,702 +1.1% | $262,800 +20.1% |
| 2021 | $1,684 -1.2% | $218,800 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $1,704 +12.1% | $213,200 -0.3% |
| 2019 | $1,520 | $213,800 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $1,520 +17.3% | $190,800 -2.7% |
| 2017 | $1,296 -0.2% | $196,000 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $1,298 +4.5% | $188,000 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $1,242 +8.6% | $171,400 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $1,144 -2.7% | $167,900 |
| 2012 | $1,176 +7.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,092 +3.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,052 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56501
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.9 mi
- 5/10Detroit Lakes Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.9 mi
- 7/10Detroit Lakes Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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A local lender can help you make sure your offer is ready when you are.
- Minnesota
- Becker County
- Detroit Lakes
- 56501
- 31128 170th St





