Discover your year-round sanctuary on spring-fed Howard Lake in Akeley, MN — an exquisitely maintained up-north lodge that blends rustic charm with thoughtful modern comforts across more than 4,800 sq ft of living space (2,092 sq ft main level, 1,592 sq ft lower level, 500 sq ft bonus room above the garage, 400 sq ft bunkhouse, and a 224 sq ft bunkhouse). Hand-hewn-style rough-cut woodwork, granite counters, tile showers, a large walk-in pantry, and three cozy fireplaces create a warm, inviting interior, while ICF foundation walls, spray-foam insulation and a dual-fuel furnace ensure durability and year-round efficiency. Outside, low-maintenance siding, stamped concrete patios, extensive landscaping, a lakeside screened porch, a patio fire pit and an additional fire pit down by the lake set the scene for gatherings under the stars. A 12' x 12' lakeside beach house adds comfort and charm to your waterfront days. Practical amenities include a two-stall attached garage with bonus room above, a separate two-stall detached garage, abundant storage, a sauna, a fish-cleaning house, and two insulated, heated bunkhouses ideal for guests. Extremely private at the end of the road and abutting thousands of acres of public land and the Chippewa National Forest, the property offers unparalleled access to hiking, hunting, and outdoor adventure. Howard Lake is a quiet, spring-fed fishery prized for pan fishing, and the location provides easy access to snowmobile/ATV trails and the Paul Bunyan Trail for year-round recreation. This is more than a home — it’s a place where family and friends gather, memories are made, and every season feels like a celebration.
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$1,425,000
4941 Howard Lake Rd NW, Akeley, MN 56433
2beds
3,684sqft
Single Family
Built in 2013
1.3 Acres Lot
$1,285,600 Zestimate®
$387/sqft
$2,980 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,285,600
$1.22M - $1.35M
$2,980/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Arndt 218-766-6878,
Cedar Point Realty
Bought with:
Keith Schwankl
Positive Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7061670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Description: 3/4 Primary,Double Sink,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Dining room
- Description: Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
Heating
- Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, In-Floor Heating
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Free Standing, Gas, Primary Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,684
- Total interior livable area: 3,684 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,092
- Finished area below ground: 1,592
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Detached Garage, Concrete, Electric, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24X24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Partially Wheelchair
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(26-40), Lake Bottom(Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 127
Lot
- Size: 1.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 127 x 408 x 82 x 45 x 151 x 449
- Features: Irregular Lot, Property Adjoins Public Land, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Bunk House, Boat House, Workshop
- Foundation area: 1592
- Parcel number: 384520175
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Propane, Wood
- Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer
- Water: 4-Inch Submersible, Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Akeley
- Subdivision: Howard Lake Shores
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $1,425,000+10%$387/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7061670 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$352/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7061670 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+298.5%$352/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7061670 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2009 | Sold | $325,000$88/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1775781 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,131 +12.9% | $786,000 0% |
| 2024 | $3,658 +2.6% | $786,300 |
| 2023 | $3,564 +15% | $786,300 +5.7% |
| 2022 | $3,098 +1.1% | $743,800 +40.3% |
| 2021 | $3,064 -2.1% | $530,300 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $3,130 -7.9% | $513,600 +8% |
| 2019 | $3,400 +104.3% | $475,500 +106.7% |
| 2018 | $1,664 +18.5% | $230,000 |
| 2017 | $1,404 | $230,000 |
| 2016 | $1,404 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,404 -1.4% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,424 +0.8% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,412 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $878 -8% | $231,000 |
| 2008 | $954 | $231,000 |
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Neighborhood: 56433
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10W.H.A. Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 8.5 mi
- 4/10Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Sec.Grades: 7-12Distance: 8.4 mi
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- Minnesota
- Cass County
- Akeley
- 56433
- 4941 Howard Lake Rd NW