BIG MAC-SANDY BOTTOM-SUNSET LUXURY!! Exceptional turnkey year-round lake property w/ stunning sunset views on the desirable East shore of Big McDonald with a whopping 226’ of shoreline on 2.4 acres! This warm and inviting home features 3+ bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, vaulted knotty pine ceiling, rich knotty alder cabinetry, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace, spacious kitchen w/ large center island & reclaimed wood flooring. Living area flows into a four-season porch to a wrap-around deck. Main floor master suite and dedicated laundry. Upper level w/ private guest bed, bonus sleeping &/or family room. Finished lower level with guest bedrooms, family room & kitchenette. 2-stall detached garage and guest quarters above. Gently sloped lot to lake, highlighted by impressive rock work and a beautifully landscaped shoreline and fire pit. Furniture and dock are included! 16' fish/ski boat, 24' pontoon, JD tractor are all negotiable. See Features and Improvements document for deets. Book a private showing today!
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$1,200,000
42429 E Big McDonald Dr, Dent, MN 56528
3beds
3,462sqft
Single Family
Built in 2004
2.4 Acres Lot
$1,209,900 Zestimate®
$347/sqft
$3,115 Estimated rent
Home value
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Large center islandReclaimed wood flooringStunning sunset viewsFloor-to-ceiling masonry fireplacePrivate guest bedBeautifully landscaped shorelineVaulted knotty pine ceiling
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Listed by:
Michael Carlson 218-850-7146,
RE/MAX Advantage Plus,
Jennifer M Carlson 218-234-5339
Bought with:
Jarred Nygaard
RE/MAX Legacy Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6712880
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Deck
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,462
- Total interior livable area: 3,462 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,670
- Finished area below ground: 792
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake View, Lake Bottom(Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 226
Lot
- Size: 2.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.4 acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Studio
- Foundation area: 1200
- Parcel number: 20000990841000
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: McDonald Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $347/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,211,800
- Annual tax amount: $8,952
- Date on market: 5/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 186 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2026 | Sold | $1,200,000$347/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$347/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $1,200,000-4%$347/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $1,250,000-4.6%$361/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Price change | $1,310,000-3.7%$378/sqft |
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| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,360,000+81.3%$393/sqft |
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| 5/6/2021 | Sold | $750,000-7.4%$217/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6080035 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $810,000+21.8%$234/sqft |
Source: Dakota Plains Realty #20-32390 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2018 | Sold | $665,000-5%$192/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2018 | Price change | $699,900-2.1%$202/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Inspire Realty #18-1270 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2018 | Price change | $714,900-1.4%$206/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Inspire Realty #18-1270 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $724,900+0.1%$209/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Professionals #10-24297 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2018 | Listing removed | $724,000$209/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Vista, Inc. #20-18992 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2017 | Price change | $724,000+3.4%$209/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Vista, Inc. #20-18992 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2017 | Price change | $699,900-3.3%$202/sqft |
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| 6/14/2017 | Price change | $724,000-6.6%$209/sqft |
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| 3/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $775,000$224/sqft |
Source: Century 21, Vista, Inc. #10-21746 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,953 +20.8% | $1,211,800 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $7,409 +10.3% | $1,177,300 +39.8% |
| 2023 | $6,718 -15.3% | $841,900 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $7,934 -5.6% | $785,200 |
| 2021 | $8,401 +3.4% | -- |
| 2020 | $8,125 +1.2% | $808,300 +15.8% |
| 2018 | $8,030 +2.6% | $698,100 +1% |
| 2017 | $7,824 +2.8% | $690,900 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $7,608 | $627,800 |
| 2015 | $7,608 +11.2% | -- |
| 2014 | $6,844 | $637,100 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $5,542 +4.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $5,288 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56528
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