Experience the best of lakes-area living with this private retreat, where natural beauty, comfort, and thoughtful updates come together in a setting designed for relaxation. Tucked among the trees with peaceful lake views from the expansive covered deck, this property offers an inviting escape just minutes from Aitkin and close to numerous area lakes, snowmobile trails, and ATV routes. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area creates a warm, welcoming flow, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and enhanced by stylish updates throughout. With three bedrooms, a den/flex room, and two baths, the home offers space for everyday living, weekend guests, or a refined Northwoods getaway. Recent improvements include new windows, appliances, an updated bathroom with soaker tub, kitchen countertops, kitchen sink with reverse osmosis, 2023 water softener and water heater, new vinyl plank flooring, light fixtures, ceiling fan, fresh paint, and more. Outdoor living shines with an updated large covered deck, patio area, and fire pit—perfect for quiet mornings, evening gatherings, and taking in the serenity of the surrounding landscape. MLEC fiber optic internet is available, adding modern convenience to this peaceful lakes-area setting. Coop is not included, storage container is negotiable.
Active with contingency
$189,900
40990 Diamond Lake St, Aitkin, MN 56431
3beds
1,274sqft
Single Family
Built in 1974
0.96 Acres Lot
$187,800 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceUpdated large covered deckNew vinyl plank flooringPatio areaPeaceful lake viewsFire pitCeiling fan
- 27 days
- 1,722
- 209
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rodney K. Sparks, GRI 218-851-2687,
Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.,
Kathy J. Sparks, GRI 218-851-3232
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7120082
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 97.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5x8.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 138 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x15
Flex room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 86.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5x11.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Osmosis System, Iron Filter, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,274
- Total interior livable area: 1,274 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,274
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, South
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake View
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
- Dimensions: 170 x 172 x 123 x 21 x 75 x 282
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 728
- Parcel number: 070047803
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Mille Lacs Energy Co-op
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Aitkin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,879
- Annual tax amount: $328
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$187,800
$178,000 - $197,000
$1,597/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900+72.6%$149/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7120082 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2023 | Sold | $110,000$86/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6426472 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Pending sale | $110,000$86/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6426472 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $110,000-73.8%$86/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6426472 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2017 | Listing removed | $420,000$330/sqft |
Source: Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc. #4701681 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $420,000$330/sqft |
Source: Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc. #4701681 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136 +19.3% | $150,879 +107.8% |
| 2024 | $114 -67.6% | $72,624 -10.2% |
| 2023 | $352 -2.8% | $80,849 +16.2% |
| 2022 | $362 +7.7% | $69,556 +30.7% |
| 2021 | $336 +3.7% | $53,213 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $324 -4.7% | $50,500 +8.6% |
| 2019 | $340 +10.4% | $46,500 -1.5% |
| 2018 | $308 +1.3% | $47,200 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $304 -3.2% | $43,000 -2.1% |
| 2016 | $314 -7.1% | $43,900 -11% |
| 2014 | $338 | $49,300 |
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