8 ACRES & 800ft SHORELINE ON OTTER LAKE! Experience the beauty and privacy of lake living with this authentic British Columbian red cedar log home built by Pierce Log Homes nestled on a serene acreage setting. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Enjoy peaceful days on this private, no-public-access lake known for its excellent water clarity, fishing, and recreation. The surrounding land provides abundant wildlife and the opportunity for deer and turkey hunting right outside your door. The spacious walkout basement offers additional square footage ready to be finished to your taste—ideal for adding living space or a guest suite. Stay cozy warm in the winter with an Earth wood burning stove, gas fireplace, off peak electric heat and a Steffes electric unit. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence or a tranquil getaway, this property offers a rare combination of seclusion, natural beauty, and lakeside enjoyment.
Active
$850,000
46696 Otter Shores Rd, Vergas, MN 56587
3beds
2,200sqft
Single Family
Built in 1994
8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$386/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceEarth wood burning stovePrivate no-public-access lakeSteffes electric unitOff peak electric heatSpacious walkout basement
- 55 days
- 212
- 7
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer M Carlson 218-234-5339,
RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6804493
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Other, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,700
- Finished area below ground: 500
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (25X30)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake View, Lake Bottom(Hard)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 800
Lot
- Size: 8 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Foundation area: 1200
- Parcel number: 08000310233002
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Log
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Lake Region Electric Co-op
- Gas: Electric, Propane, Wood
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vergas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $386/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $467,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,751
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000-12.8%$386/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6804493 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2024 | Listing removed | $975,000$443/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6471947 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $975,000$443/sqft |
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| 11/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6307803 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $975,000$443/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6307803 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,817 -4.8% | $467,000 -0.3% |
| 2024 | $2,960 +4.3% | $468,400 +13.8% |
| 2023 | $2,838 +8.1% | $411,500 +31.3% |
| 2022 | $2,626 +12.8% | $313,300 |
| 2021 | $2,328 +8.8% | -- |
| 2020 | $2,140 +8.2% | $286,200 +10.2% |
| 2018 | $1,977 -4.9% | $259,800 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $2,078 +10.3% | $246,700 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $1,884 | $221,200 |
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