Charming 2 bedroom home offering easy one-level living in the peaceful small town of Tower, just minutes from coveted Lake Vermilion. Enjoy the comfort and simplicity of one-level living, plus a wonderful 4-season porch perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or unwinding after a day of outdoor adventure. The detached garage provides plenty of room. Enjoy the unbeatable location close to hiking, biking, ATV and snowmobile trails, a nearby state park, public beaches, and a small plane airport. Everyday amenities are conveniently within walking distance, including shopping, clinic, and dining. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, vacation getaway, or affordable Northwoods retreat, this charming property is a great opportunity to enjoy all that northern Minnesota has to offer.
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$147,000
512 2nd St N, Tower, MN 55790
2beds
960sqft
Single Family
Built in 1960
10,497 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Easy one-level livingDetached garage
- 12 hours |
- 26 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sherry Anderson 218-780-1071,
Vermilion Land Office, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7130870
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 124.43 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.11x11.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 89.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.4x9.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 152 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x8
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 85.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.11x7.10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.7x14.11
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 196.77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.11x11.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Free Standing, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 960
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (18x20)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,497 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 140 x 75
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 960
- Parcel number: 080001002230
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: Minnesota Power
- Gas: Electric
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Tower
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tower
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,900
- Annual tax amount: $713
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $147,000+102.8%$153/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #150541 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2018 | Listing removed | $72,500$76/sqft |
Source: Vermilion Land Office, Inc #6027579 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2018 | Pending sale | $72,500$76/sqft |
Source: Vermilion Land Office, Inc #6027579 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2017 | Price change | $72,500-19%$76/sqft |
Source: Vermilion Land Office, Inc #6027579 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,500-0.6%$93/sqft |
Source: Vermilion Land Office Inc #131448 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2007 | Sold | $90,000+15.4%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2003 | Sold | $78,000$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $964 +23.6% | $104,900 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $780 +14.4% | $94,000 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $682 -11% | $79,900 +14.6% |
| 2021 | $766 | $69,700 -8.9% |
| 2020 | $766 | $76,500 |
| 2019 | $766 +16.1% | $76,500 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $660 +2.2% | $71,000 |
| 2017 | $646 -2.1% | $71,000 |
| 2016 | $660 | $71,000 +36% |
| 2015 | $660 +2.5% | $52,200 |
| 2014 | $644 -15.9% | $52,200 |
| 2013 | $766 +6.9% | $52,200 |
| 2012 | $716 -9.1% | $52,200 -38.2% |
| 2011 | $787 +2.2% | $84,500 |
| 2010 | $770 | $84,500 |
| 2009 | $770 +33.5% | $84,500 +12.1% |
| 2008 | $577 -0.1% | $75,400 +6.2% |
| 2007 | $578 +10.7% | $71,000 +4.4% |
| 2006 | $522 -0.3% | $68,000 +24.3% |
| 2004 | $524 -1.2% | $54,700 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $530 -30.7% | $48,800 +27.7% |
| 2002 | $765 -3.6% | $38,200 +8.5% |
| 2001 | $793 +196.1% | $35,200 +8.6% |
| 2000 | $268 | $32,400 |
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Neighborhood: 55790
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Tower-Soudan Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Northeast Range SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 16.6 mi
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