Step back in time with this beautifully restored 1910 single-family home, originally a cabin and now thoughtfully converted while maintaining its vintage charm. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home blends history and modern convenience, offering a rare opportunity across the street from Forest Lake with stunning lake views.
Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new boiler (2020), new water heater (2020), new sewer line (2022), and a roof replaced by the previous owner in 2019.
Enjoy the beauty of lake life just steps from your front door while being close to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. If you love history, craftsmanship, and character, this Forest Lake home is one you won’t want to miss.
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Price cut: $15K (6/30)
$260,000
744 N Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2beds
925sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,597/mo
Single Family
Built in 1910
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
History craftsmanship and characterStunning lake views
- 43 days |
- 3,602 |
- 177 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Liz Baker 651-587-7562,
Edina Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7000112
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: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x20
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 925 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 925
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway - Other Surface
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake View
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 925
- Parcel number: 0503221410024
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: G M Simmons Add Forest Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forest Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,352
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 124 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $260,000-5.5%$281/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7000112 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000$297/sqft |
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| 12/14/2025 | Listing removed | $275,000$297/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6774583 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $275,000-5.2%$297/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6774583 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $290,000+57.6%$314/sqft |
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| 6/18/2019 | Sold | $184,000+2.8%$199/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5235782 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2019 | Price change | $179,000-3.2%$194/sqft |
Source: Realty Group, Inc.-Forest Lake #5235782 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $185,000$200/sqft |
Source: Realty Group, Inc.-Forest Lake #5205140 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,352 +8.2% | $211,500 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $2,174 +0.5% | $208,900 -0.2% |
| 2023 | $2,164 +16.2% | $209,300 +35.4% |
| 2022 | $1,862 -5.2% | $154,600 -12.2% |
| 2021 | $1,964 +57.1% | $176,000 +41.1% |
| 2020 | $1,250 | $124,700 |
| 2019 | $1,250 | $124,700 -17.2% |
| 2018 | $1,250 -33.3% | $150,600 +8% |
| 2017 | $1,874 +33.3% | $139,400 +10.2% |
| 2016 | $1,406 +15.4% | $126,500 +34.1% |
| 2015 | $1,218 | $94,300 +21.8% |
| 2013 | $1,218 +25.1% | $77,400 +6.6% |
| 2012 | $974 | $72,600 -13.1% |
| 2011 | $974 -4.7% | $83,500 -38.3% |
| 2010 | $1,022 -6.2% | $135,300 |
| 2009 | $1,090 +1.3% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,076 +5.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,022 +3.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $988 +17.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $841 +9.6% | -- |
| 2004 | $767 +1.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $753 +7.6% | -- |
| 2002 | $700 -13.2% | -- |
| 2001 | $806 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55025
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forest Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Forest Lake Area Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Forest Lake Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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