Exceptional and dreamy lake front cottage on 2,400+ acre Lake Washington with sand bottom along shoreline/shallows and known for its walleye and bass fishing. Located a little over an hour from the Twin Cities and just minutes away from Hutchinson, Litchfield and Dassel. Enjoy the lake view through the wall of windows or head outside to your deck and patio with stunning views of the lake and beautiful sunsets. Offering a turnkey and handsome fully furnished home with vaulted tongue and grove painted wood ceilings and walls creating a classic Nantucket-style home flooded with natural light. Completely updated with distinctive and easy to care for LVP flooring throughout, newer kitchen cabinetry, center island and hard surface counters. Convenient and charming front entry/mudroom, open and airy main living space, two well proportioned bedrooms, laundry closet plus cozy den that can also be used as an extra bedroom. An additional bonus is the newer built and charming three season porch with gas fireplace, additional dining and family room to enjoy gatherings and lake views. A well-built and expansive shed with shelving is the perfect storage space for lake living. Newer rip-rap and lakeside landscaping enhance your lake side experience, plus 64ft aluminum porta-dock with canopy and 5,000lb boat lift. Offered mostly furnished, this turn-key and exceptionally maintained lakefront property is ready for you to walk-in and enjoy!
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$575,000
68018 217th St, Darwin, MN 55324
2beds
1,274sqft
Single Family
Built in 1963
0.27 Acres Lot
$587,300 Zestimate®
$451/sqft
$1,099 Estimated rent
Home value
$587,300
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert E Kessler 612-386-6148,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes,
Jose A Kosar 952-237-8201
Bought with:
Karen A Derichs
Riverwood Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6749057
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x10
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x12
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x7
Patio
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x15
Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Workshop
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,274
- Total interior livable area: 1,274 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,274
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Bottom(Sand)
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1274
- Parcel number: 080541000
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Pleasant View
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Darwin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $451/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $402,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,422
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $575,000$451/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6749057 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Pending sale | $575,000$451/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6749057 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000+12.8%$451/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6749057 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2022 | Sold | $509,750+16.1%$400/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6185417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2022 | Pending sale | $439,000$345/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6185417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $439,000+99.5%$345/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6185417 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2015 | Sold | $220,000$173/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4572695 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,422 +0.2% | $402,300 +21.5% |
| 2024 | $2,416 -8.1% | $331,000 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $2,630 -2.4% | $331,400 +13.8% |
| 2022 | $2,694 +7.2% | $291,300 +9% |
| 2021 | $2,514 +12.4% | $267,300 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $2,236 | $240,700 +16.8% |
| 2019 | $2,236 +14.1% | $206,000 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $1,960 | $195,800 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $1,960 | $195,200 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $1,960 | $184,900 |
| 2015 | $1,960 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,960 | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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- 7/10Lake Ripley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 7.4 mi
- 7/10Litchfield Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 7.7 mi
- 7/10Litchfield Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
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