Lake Living at its finest!! This 7-bedroom 6 bath log home has it all! As soon as you walk in the door, your eyes will take you to the massive open concept living and kitchen with floor to ceiling windows showing off those incredible lake views. With 7 bedrooms, two of them having their own private ensuite, and 6 bathrooms there is plenty of room for family and friends. Don't forget the bonus bunk house, with its own bathroom as well! Head outside to take in those beautiful lake views. Whether you're relaxing on your deck, laying out on the beach or dipping your toes in the 175' of sugar sand lake frontage it's sure to put a smile on your face. From your back porch you'll see your large yard as well as 3-acre back lot with garage and workshop. There is definitely no shortage of space and land with this property. Schedule your showing today!
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$1,275,000
42581 E Big McDonald Dr, Dent, MN 56528
7beds
5,466sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.93 Acres Lot
$1,286,500 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$6,601 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,286,500
$849,000 - $1.94M
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Listed by:
Kristi Sands 320-345-1181,
Jack Chivers Realty
Bought with:
Gene Anderson
Cormorant Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6801203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 6
- Level: Lower
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
Deck
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Porch
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,466
- Total interior livable area: 5,466 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,792
- Finished area below ground: 1,674
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (30x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Deck, Front Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Bottom(Hard, Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 175
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 175' x 293' x 70'
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Bunk House, Workshop, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1674
- Additional parcels included: 20000990897000
- Parcel number: 20000990837000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Log
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mcdonald Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $233/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,015,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,568
- Date on market: 1/2/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Sold | $1,275,000$233/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6801203 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,043 +29.2% | $1,015,400 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $5,451 +11.5% | $981,100 +47.3% |
| 2023 | $4,889 -14% | $665,900 +8% |
| 2022 | $5,686 +2.3% | $616,400 |
| 2021 | $5,559 -0.4% | -- |
| 2020 | $5,579 -8.6% | $589,700 +2.8% |
| 2018 | $6,102 +6.4% | $573,500 -1.7% |
| 2017 | $5,736 +26.7% | $583,500 +40.9% |
| 2016 | $4,526 | $414,000 |
| 2015 | $4,526 +10.2% | -- |
| 2014 | $4,106 | $411,000 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $2,790 +0.6% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,772 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56528
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- 6/10Prairie Wind Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 7/10Perham Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi
- 7/10Heart Of The Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 8.6 mi
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