You'll love this stunning timber frame lake home built using reclaimed Douglas fir timbers! This property offers gradual elevation to Garfield Lake, known for its excellent fishing, scenic beauty, and low boat traffic. This like-new property is located at the end of a quiet dead-end road, offering privacy and peaceful surroundings. Enjoy gradual elevation to the lake, making access easy and enjoyable for all ages. The timber-framed interior combined with a massive stone fireplace gives you a warm up-north feel, while the expansive lakeside windows and vaulted ceilings keep it light and bright inside.
The oversized main-floor primary bedroom features a private bath, walk-in closet, and a lakeside bonus space perfect for a den, nursery, reading nook, or flexible use to suit your lifestyle. A spacious loft overlooks the main living area and is ideal for a home office or additional guest sleeping. The full walkout basement includes two bedrooms, an entertainment area with space for a pool table and media setup, and additional sleeping accommodations—perfect for hosting family and friends.
Recent updates include granite countertops, new water heater and kitchen appliances in 2024, and a new washer, dryer, primary bedroom carpet and loft carpet in 2025. This home is being sold turnkey with furnishings included—ask your agent for a detailed itemized list.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the close proximity to the Paul Bunyan Trail, offering miles of scenic routes to explore year-round hiking, biking, or snowmobiling.
A truly rare find for those seeking a move-in ready lake home with timeless charm, modern comfort.
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$1,005,000
980 Central Ave N, Laporte, MN 56461
3beds
4,437sqft
Single Family
Built in 2003
1.1 Acres Lot
$938,800 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$2,969 Estimated rent
Home value
$938,800
$854,000 - $1.02M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bill Hansen 218-821-2655,
Bill Hansen Realty/Longville
Bought with:
Karen Chopp
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6695743
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Walk-In Shower Stall
Dining room
- Description: Informal Dining Room
Heating
- Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump, In-Floor Heating, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,8 ft+ Pour,Finished,Full,ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms),Concrete,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,600
- Total interior livable area: 4,437 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,432
- Finished area below ground: 2,005
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 5
- Details: Garage Dimensions (30x36 ), Garage Dimensions ( 30x24), Garage Door Height (12)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Rear Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(4-10), Lake Bottom(Soft)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 150
Lot
- Size: 1.1 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 x 345 x 156 x 319
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building
- Foundation area: 2168
- Additional parcels included: 303800210
- Parcel number: 303800300
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Post and Beam, Structurally Insulated Panels
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Electric, Propane, Wood
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: 4-Inch Submersible, Drilled, Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Forest Park Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Laporte
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $626,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,762
- Date on market: 4/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 63 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $1,005,000-12.6%$227/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6695743 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$259/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6695743 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+4691.7%$259/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6695743 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/1998 | Sold | $24,000$5/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,918 +8.4% | $626,200 -15.4% |
| 2023 | $7,306 -11.4% | $740,000 +28.4% |
| 2022 | $8,242 +3.8% | $576,100 +15.5% |
| 2021 | $7,944 -0.5% | $498,900 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,984 | $494,200 |
| 2019 | $7,984 +14.1% | $494,200 +16.8% |
| 2018 | $6,996 +3.4% | $423,200 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $6,768 +3.5% | $409,500 +2.2% |
| 2015 | $6,540 +10.6% | $400,800 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $5,914 +12.1% | $394,400 +2% |
| 2011 | $5,274 +1.7% | $386,800 -6.8% |
| 2010 | $5,186 | $414,900 |
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Neighborhood: 56461
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