Discover your cozy lakeside escape on Big Birch Lake, a fully remodeled seasonal cabin blending modern comforts with classic cabin charm. Drenched in natural light and framed by sweeping water views, this inviting retreat offers 53 feet of private shoreline on a 2,100-acre lake, a true fisherman’s paradise where mornings start with a quiet cast and evenings end with spectacular views. Step inside the main level to a bright, open layout: a fresh, contemporary kitchen flows into the living and dining areas, all oriented to maximize the lake views. The main level also includes a convenient half bath. The lower half features a comfortable bedroom and a versatile family room that can double as a cozy bunk room, plus a thoughtfully updated 3/4 bathroom. Wonderful updates throughout strike the perfect balance between modern finishes and warm, lakeside character, ideal for weekend getaways or seasonal summer stays. With easy water access for boating and fishing, and plenty of space to relax and entertain, this charming Big Birch Lake cabin is ready for your next chapter of lakeside memories. Dock, lift and swimming raft stay.
Pending
$384,500
44768 Birch Hill Rd, Melrose, MN 56352
2beds
920sqft
Single Family
Built in 1961
0.62 Acres Lot
$386,200 Zestimate®
$418/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully remodeled seasonal cabinFresh contemporary kitchenDrenched in natural lightBright open layoutVersatile family roomConvenient half bathComfortable bedroom
- 24 days |
- 1,544 |
- 61 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steven A Bruggeman 320-274-5737,
Oak Realty LLP
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7074185
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 27 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x3
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x20
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 920
- Total interior livable area: 920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 480
- Finished area below ground: 440
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: East, Lake, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Bottom(Hard, Rocky, Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 53
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
- Dimensions: L53 x 504 x 50 x 515
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 440
- Parcel number: 22133150000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Other
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Plat Of Govt Lts 1 & 2
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Melrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $418/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $311,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,256
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
Estimated market value
$386,200
$367,000 - $406,000
$1,465/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Pending sale | $384,500$418/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $384,500+67.2%$418/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Sold | $230,000-14.8%$250/sqft |
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| 10/14/2022 | Pending sale | $269,900$293/sqft |
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| 6/20/2022 | Price change | $269,900-5.3%$293/sqft |
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| 6/16/2022 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$310/sqft |
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| 6/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $289,900+7.4%$315/sqft |
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| 10/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/20/2021 | Price change | $269,900-1.8%$293/sqft |
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| 9/1/2021 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$299/sqft |
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| 8/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $279,900+51.3%$304/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Sold | $185,000-15.9%$201/sqft |
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| 12/21/2020 | Pending sale | $219,900$239/sqft |
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| 10/5/2020 | Price change | $219,900-6.4%$239/sqft |
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| 9/15/2020 | Price change | $234,900-4.1%$255/sqft |
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| 9/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $244,900$266/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Pending sale | $244,900$266/sqft |
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| 8/20/2020 | Listed for sale | $244,900$266/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,292 -9% | $311,700 -0.4% |
| 2023 | $2,520 -5.6% | $312,900 +13.3% |
| 2022 | $2,670 | $276,100 |
| 2021 | $2,670 +9.9% | $276,100 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $2,430 | $259,600 +11.4% |
| 2019 | $2,430 +9% | $233,100 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $2,230 -2.8% | $218,500 -6.8% |
| 2017 | $2,294 -5.8% | $234,400 |
| 2016 | $2,434 | -- |
| 2015 | $2,434 | -- |
| 2014 | $2,434 +1% | -- |
| 2013 | $2,410 -0.8% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,430 +4.7% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,322 +11.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,078 +15.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,802 +15.2% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,564 +1.3% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,544 +4.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,474 +15.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,275 +14.8% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,111 +9.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,017 -2.7% | -- |
| 2000 | $1,045 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56352
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Melrose Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.4 mi
- 5/10Melrose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 8/10Melrose SecondaryGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.4 mi
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- 44768 Birch Hill Rd
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