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    • Price increase: $44.9K (7/18)
    $349,900

    3796 Highway 53, International Falls, MN 56649

    3beds
    2,100sqft
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    $2,280/mo
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    Single Family
    Built in 1979
    1.98 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $167/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Riverfront ranch-style homeSpacious yardFull rv hookupsConvenient separate rear entryScenic rat root riverLarge asphalt parking lot
    Rare Opportunity: Riverfront Ranch-Style Home with Massive Income & Recreation Potential in Ericsburg! Imagine owning this unique ranch-style home on the scenic Rat Root River, just 9 miles from International Falls. Sitting on nearly 2 private acres, this property offers direct river access with your own private boat launch and dock, connecting you to six stunning lakes — Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand Point, Crane, and Rat Root. Whether you're a boater, angler, or nature lover, this is your gateway to endless Northern Minnesota adventures. The spacious yard features a 24x32 pole building, a large asphalt parking lot, and full RV hookups — perfect for guests, storage, or extra income.Bar/Grill Side: Full kitchen, living room, spacious bedroom, 3/4 bathroom plus separate tub. Easily restore it to a functioning bar with seating area or pool room. Residential Side: Full kitchen, full bathroom with laundry, 1/2 bath, dining area, living room, two bedrooms, and a convenient separate rear entry. This rare combination of riverfront living, commercial potential, and flexible space is perfect for an owner-operator or investor looking to live the Northern Minnesota dream while building equity and income.
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    Listed by:

    Robert Brellenthin 218-463-0007,

    Tru North Realty

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7102219MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • 1/4 bathrooms: 1
      Dining room
      • Description: Living/Dining Room
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Primary Bedroom
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,100
      • Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,100
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Electric, RV Access/Parking, Storage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Details: Garage Dimensions (24 ft x 32 ft)
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch
      • Fencing: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: River
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: River
      • Waterfront features: River Front
      Lot
      • Size: 1.98 Acres
      • Dimensions: 342 ft x 251 ft
      • Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
      • Topography: Level
      Details
      • Additional structures: Garage(s), Pole Building, Storage Shed
      • Foundation area: 2100
      • Parcel number: 1308000240
      • Zoning description: Business/Commercial,Residential-Single Family
      • Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Rented

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1979

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
      • Gas: Propane
      • Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer
      • Water: Artesian

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Auditors 16
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: International Falls

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $167/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $184,200
      • Annual tax amount: $1,146
      • Date on market: 7/1/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 9 days

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/18/2026Price change$349,900+14.7%$167/sqft
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        7/1/2026Listed for sale$305,000-32.2%$145/sqft
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        4/23/2026Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        1/23/2026Price change$450,000+25.3%$214/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        12/12/2025Price change$359,000+17.7%$171/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/10/2025Listed for sale$305,000+41.9%$145/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        9/4/2025Listing removed$215,000$102/sqft
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        6/24/2025Price change$215,000-6.5%$102/sqft
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        6/19/2025Price change$230,000-8%$110/sqft
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        5/24/2025Price change$250,000+25%$119/sqft
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        5/7/2025Price change$200,000-13%$95/sqft
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        4/17/2025Price change$230,000-8%$110/sqft
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        3/29/2025Listed for sale$250,000+25%$119/sqft
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        2/15/2025Listing removed$200,000$95/sqft
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        1/18/2025Price change$200,000-9.1%$95/sqft
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        12/3/2024Price change$220,000-8.3%$105/sqft
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        10/29/2024Price change$240,000-7.7%$114/sqft
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        10/15/2024Price change$260,000-7.1%$124/sqft
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        8/22/2024Listed for sale$280,000-8.2%$133/sqft
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        8/19/2024Listing removed--
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        3/13/2024Listed for sale$305,000+54.1%$145/sqft
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        5/31/2022Listing removed--
        Source: Range AOR #143078 Report a problem
        4/12/2022Listed for sale$197,900+31.9%$94/sqft
        Source: Range AOR #143078 Report a problem
        11/19/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Range AOR #141400 Report a problem
        8/23/2021Listed for sale$150,000$71/sqft
        Source: Range AOR #141400 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,823 +138.3%$184,200 +7.9%
        2024$765 +1.3%$170,700 +59.1%
        2023$755 -18.6%$107,300
        2022$927 +6.2%$107,300 -0.3%
        2021$873 +3.6%$107,600 +1.1%
        2020$843 $106,400
        2019$843 +3.7%$106,400 +9.7%
        2018$813 -1.4%$97,000
        2017$825 +24.8%$97,000
        2016$661 -23.9%$97,000
        2015$869 -3.6%$97,000
        2014$902 $97,000
        2013-- $97,000 -3.4%
        2012-- $100,400
        2011$1,316 $100,400
        2010-- $100,400
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