Lakefront home for sale on Jail Lake in Pine River, MN. Escape to the serenity of lake life with this cozy and well-maintained 3 season cabin on beautiful Jail Lake. Tucked among the trees, this property offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort—ideal for weekend getaways, and family gatherings.
Property Highlights:
Inviting Cabin Interior
Warm knotty pine finishes throughout
Spacious kitchen with island, ample storage, and modern appliances
Comfortable living room with a classic stone fireplace
3 bedrooms + bonus loft space for extra sleeping accommodations
Updated bathroom with convenient storage and natural wood accents
All Furnishings Included
Outdoor Living Spaces
Expansive wrap-around deck perfect for grilling, entertaining, or soaking in lake views
Screened porch for bug-free summer nights
Peaceful wooded setting with lush green space
Extra Amenities
24x40 detached garage/shop with overhead storage concrete floor, and 10 foot side walls with two additional bunk rooms off the side. – plenty of room for toys, tools, and lake gear.
Additional storage shed and workshop space
Private shoreline with a dock and access to great fishing and boating on Jail Lake
Dock, Manual Lift and Pontoon Included in the Sale
Lot & Location
Nestled on a private wooded lot with stunning views of Jail Lake
Conveniently located near Pine River, offering both seclusion and accessibility
Surrounded by nature, trails, and seasonal recreation opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a weekend cabin, a hunting/fishing basecamp, or a relaxing retirement retreat, this property checks all the boxes. Enjoy mornings on the deck, evenings by the fireplace, and endless adventures on the lake
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$263,000
5296 County Road 56, Pine River, MN 56474
3beds
1,103sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
3.18 Acres Lot
$264,500 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$1,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$264,500
$230,000 - $304,000
$1,600/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Fritch 763-746-3997,
eXp Realty,
Tony Rusher 763-442-3303
Bought with:
Amanda Cline
Central MN Realty LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6775433
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x9.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x9.5
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x8
Guest room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x12
Guest room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x12
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,103
- Total interior livable area: 1,103 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,103
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached Garage, Gravel, Shared Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (22x14)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View, Lake Bottom(Soft)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 120
Lot
- Size: 3.18 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
- Topography: Low Land
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Bunk House, Pole Building, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1089
- Parcel number: 640012404200009
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Electric
- Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Drilled, Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Pine River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $634
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Sold | $263,000-2.6%$238/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6775433 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $269,900$245/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6775433 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $269,900-5.3%$245/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6775433 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $284,900$258/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6775433 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 56474
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