The Cove is a beautiful, luxury home on North Manhattan Beach, West Lake Okoboji. This almost 3-acrewooded lot features 103' of lakeshore with a customer private beach. The home is constructed with rustic modern design and no detail was overlooked in the process. There is an independent upscale guest suite with full kitchen, two-story great room and elevator access to all three levels. Each side of the house offers a primary bedroom with an en suite bathroom a large guest bedroom with full bath and attached bunk room. All of this with smart home features that include state of the art alarm system with updated cameras and laser alarms in the front and back. Don?t forget about the Morton building that?s sits on the rear of the property for all of your storage needs.
The Cove is a beautiful, luxury retreat on North Manhattan Beach, West Lake Okoboji. This almost 3-acre wooded lot features 103' of lakeshore with a private sandy cove. This multigenerational masterpiece is really a home within a home. The main house features a rustic modern design. The home also has an independent upscale guest suite with full kitchen, two-story great room and elevator access to all three levels. Each side of the house offers a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and a large guest bedroom with full bath attached. This Smart Home uses Savant Touchscreen Technology. Security includes multiple external cameras and built-in door motion sensors. A Morton building sits on the rear of the property. The lot has 3 parcels that sit in both Okoboji & Spirit Lake school districts.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$34,802 (+4.7%)
$1,809,000 + $2,588,300
$4,397,300
2025
$33,250 (−2.6%)
$1,809,000 + $2,588,300
$4,397,300
2024
$34,134 (+11.2%)
$1,809,000 + $2,588,300
$4,397,300
2023
$30,688 (+3.5%)
$1,495,100 + $2,335,700
$3,830,800
2022
$29,640 (−0.5%)
$1,495,100 + $2,335,700
$3,830,800
2021
$29,786 (+0.6%)
$1,120,000 + $1,795,100
$2,915,100
2020
$29,612 (+9.6%)
$1,120,000 + $1,795,100
$2,915,100
2019
$27,016 (+3.3%)
$1,121,700 + $1,630,100
$2,751,800
2018
$26,164 (+9.1%)
$1,121,700 + $1,630,100
$2,751,800
2017
$23,978 (+14.8%)
$935,100 + $1,630,100
$2,565,200
2015
$20,890 (+4.7%)
$935,100 + $1,630,100
$2,565,200
2014
$19,954 (−0.2%)
$879,000 + $1,315,700
$2,194,700
2013
$19,990
$879,000 + $1,315,700
$2,194,700
Tax history for 17206 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$34,802 (+4.7%)
$1,809,000 + $2,588,300
$4,397,300
2025
$33,250 (−2.6%)
$1,809,000 + $2,588,300
$4,397,300
2024
$34,134 (+11.2%)
$1,809,000 + $2,588,300
$4,397,300
2023
$30,688 (+3.5%)
$1,495,100 + $2,335,700
$3,830,800
2022
$29,640 (−0.5%)
$1,495,100 + $2,335,700
$3,830,800
2021
$29,786 (+0.6%)
$1,120,000 + $1,795,100
$2,915,100
2020
$29,612 (+9.6%)
$1,120,000 + $1,795,100
$2,915,100
2019
$27,016 (+3.3%)
$1,121,700 + $1,630,100
$2,751,800
2018
$26,164 (+9.1%)
$1,121,700 + $1,630,100
$2,751,800
2017
$23,978 (+14.8%)
$935,100 + $1,630,100
$2,565,200
2015
$20,890 (+4.7%)
$935,100 + $1,630,100
$2,565,200
2014
$19,954 (−0.2%)
$879,000 + $1,315,700
$2,194,700
2013
$19,990
$879,000 + $1,315,700
$2,194,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
8
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
2004
Sq. Ft.
7,262
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dickinson County
APN
0614200043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Geothermal
Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Purifier
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,050
Below Grade Finished Area: 2,612
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Is Attached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Water Body Name: West Okoboji Lake
Lot Size Dimensions: NA
Lot Size Acres: 2.71
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $36,220
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Okoboji
Location Information
Subdivision Name: ROSS ADD
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,262
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Dickinson County
APN: 0614200043
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: PRIM: (712) 336-3405
Around this home
Schools
Okoboji Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Okoboji Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Okoboji High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$4.98M – $6.03M
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