This custom-built berm home offers a unique blend of privacy, tranquility, and energy efficiency, nestled on a remarkably quiet and secluded 20-acres. It's thoughtful design provides exceptional natural insulation and temperature regulation, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfort and sustainability. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, complemented by multiple outbuildings and expansive gardens. There is ample space for recreation, exploration, and enjoying the outdoors. In 2022, the front windows, doors, and roof were replaced, ensuring modern durability and enhanced natural light throughout the home. The central brick wood burning fireplace was designed to efficiently heat the home, while the forced air furnace and central air conditioning system supplement any climate control needs for year-round comfort. Outside, the property boasts a beautiful garden area, a vined gazebo, a cabin/chicken-coop, a tree fort and more. The grounds feature mature fruit trees, including various types of apples, pears, plums, cherries, and more. The landscape features an impressive selection of fruiting bushes and plants, such as strawberries, currants, black and red raspberries, honeyberries, elderberries, blueberries, blackberries, gooseberries, lingonberries, aronia, grapes, rhubarb, and more. Located just outside the kitchen is an established herb garden. It includes chives, cilantro, oregano, sage, tarragon, lovage, sorrel, mint, lemon balm, and walking green onions, providing fresh ingredients within easy reach. This is truly a private, natural paradise, offering peaceful living and extensive opportunities to enjoy nature. Schedule your showing today and discover all that this exceptional home has to offer!
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$557,000
4999 85th St NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
3beds
2,550sqft
Single Family
Built in 1978
20 Acres Lot
$554,400 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$2,386 Estimated rent
Home value
$554,400
$493,000 - $621,000
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Listed by:
Gavin Henry 320-237-7342,
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Bought with:
Molly Voigt
VoigtJohnson
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7062092
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 195.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 172.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x28
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x12
Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x4
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,550
- Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,550
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Multiple Garages
- Garage spaces: 8
- Details: Garage Dimensions (39x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs Internal
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wire
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Dimensions: 664 x 1344
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Chicken Coop/Barn, Gazebo, Grain Storage, Lean-To, Other, Pole Building, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 2550
- Parcel number: 070017603
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Propane, Wood
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sauk Rapids
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $452,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,090
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $557,000+1.3%$218/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7062092 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $549,900$216/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7062092 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+205.5%$216/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7062092 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2009 | Sold | $180,000-21.7%$71/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1701570 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2003 | Sold | $229,900$90/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,922 +6.3% | $452,200 +1.5% |
| 2024 | $2,750 +19.3% | $445,500 +4.1% |
| 2023 | $2,306 +4% | $427,900 +32.5% |
| 2022 | $2,218 -0.3% | $322,900 +12% |
| 2021 | $2,224 | $288,200 +6% |
| 2020 | $2,224 +9.1% | $272,000 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $2,038 | $262,900 +6.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $247,500 +18.7% |
| 2017 | $19 -99% | $208,500 -9% |
| 2016 | $1,958 +5.4% | $229,000 +23.2% |
| 2015 | $1,858 | $185,900 +1.4% |
| 2014 | $1,858 | $183,300 -4.1% |
| 2013 | $1,858 -6.4% | $191,100 -6.1% |
| 2012 | $1,984 -11.6% | $203,500 -21% |
| 2009 | $2,244 +0.7% | $257,500 |
| 2008 | $2,228 | $257,500 |
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Neighborhood: 56379
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- 4999 85th St NE
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