Escape to the Northwoods with this beautifully updated two-bedroom year-round cabin nestled just steps from the shoreline of Bowstring Lake. Set on a level lot with 150 feet of hard-bottom lake frontage, this year-round retreat offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Inside, you’ll find warm log interior accents, updated flooring throughout, a new cabinet and a new shower surround. Whether you’re enjoying the breathtaking sunsets, listening to the gentle waves along the shore, or fishing right off your private dock, this property offers an authentic Minnesota lake experience. The 9,528-acre Bowstring Lake is renowned for its excellent fishing and duck hunting, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. A spacious 40’ x 27’ detached garage with concrete slab offers plenty of room for vehicles, boats, and lake toys. The shared boat launch adds extra convenience for boating adventures. The wooded portion of the lot has even produced its own maple syrup. This rare find offers everything you need to enjoy lake life at one of Northern Minnesota’s desirable lake
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$272,000
50117 Sugar Bush Ln, Deer River, MN 56636
2beds
620sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
1.58 Acres Lot
$281,800 Zestimate®
$439/sqft
$1,073 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,800
$172,000 - $462,000
$1,073/mo
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Private dockHard-bottom lake frontageUpdated flooringWarm log interior accentsShoreline of bowstring lakeNew cabinetNew shower surround
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pamela B. Gilhousen 218-360-9490,
COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS
Bought with:
Karen Gessell
COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6764534
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x8
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x8
Garage
- Level: Main
- Area: 1080 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40x27
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 151.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9'10x15'5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 620
- Total interior livable area: 620 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 620
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (27x40)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: West
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Bottom(Gravel, Hard)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 150
Lot
- Size: 1.58 Acres
Details
- Foundation area: 620
- Parcel number: 774100130
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Mound Septic
- Water: Drilled
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Allisons Stumble In
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Deer River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $439/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $249,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,003
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $272,000-6.2%$439/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6764534 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Pending sale | $289,900$468/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6764534 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900+21.3%$468/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6764534 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2023 | Sold | $239,000$385/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328686 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2023 | Pending sale | $239,000+86.7%$385/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6328686 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2014 | Sold | $128,000$206/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5308843 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,003 -0.5% | $249,600 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $2,014 -4.9% | $236,200 |
| 2023 | $2,118 +14% | $236,200 |
| 2022 | $1,858 +1.2% | -- |
| 2021 | $1,836 -4.4% | -- |
| 2020 | $1,920 +3.7% | -- |
| 2019 | $1,852 +2.4% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,808 -3.9% | -- |
| 2017 | $1,882 +24% | -- |
| 2016 | $1,518 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,518 -17.2% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,834 | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56636
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