Truly a Hidden Gem! This cozy three bedroom lake cabin with stunning panoramic views located on 1.72 acres of land offering over 300+ feet of prime shoreline on Lake Henry. Spend your summers swimming, fishing, boating and relaxing on this large lake property with plenty of room for all your friends and family to enjoy! You will absolutely love the peaceful setting of this private cabin offering a beautiful 12x28 south facing lake side patio, large 13x21 screened porch with amazing lake views, an attached storage shed and city sewer services only minutes from downtown Alexandria!
Best kept secret around! Spend your summer fishing, swimming and relaxing! You will absolutely love the peaceful setting of this 2 bedroom cabin on Lake Henry. 300' of almost perfect lakeshore that is located on 1.58 acres. This property has a large yard for summer fun, tents, campers and yard games. Features a storage shed with car-port, yard shed for toys, large concrete lakeside patio, city sewer. The home is an adorable 2 bedroom cabin that is well maintained with an open floor plan and a large knotty pine porch. Additional space for a 3rd sleeping area is in the porch. This cute getaway is minutes from downtown Alexandria! Lake Henry is a 152 acre lake with a maximum depth of 32 ft.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6058975
Dec 1, 2016
Sold
$159,900
Jun 17, 2016
Listed
$169,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5527005
May 21, 2015
Listed
$200,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #ALX02-1767
Oct 16, 2002
Listed
$169,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,792 (+1.4%)
2025
$1,768 (−1.7%)
2024
$1,798 (+27.9%)
2023
$1,406 (+16.2%)
2018
$1,210 (+24.2%)
$38,000 + $56,100
$94,100
2017
$974 (−0.6%)
$27,200 + $51,500
$78,700
2015
$980 (−0.4%)
$27,200 + $45,800
$73,000
2014
$984
$27,200 + $44,100
$71,300
Tax history for 1540 Van Dyke Rd NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,792 (+1.4%)
2025
$1,768 (−1.7%)
2024
$1,798 (+27.9%)
2023
$1,406 (+16.2%)
2018
$1,210 (+24.2%)
$38,000 + $56,100
$94,100
2017
$974 (−0.6%)
$27,200 + $51,500
$78,700
2015
$980 (−0.4%)
$27,200 + $45,800
$73,000
2014
$984
$27,200 + $44,100
$71,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
999
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Douglas County
APN
63-1291-605
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Shared Driveway
Garage Dimensions: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 9x8
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 17x11
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 13x9
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Dimensions: 28x12
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Dimensions: 21x13
Room Level: Main
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 10x9
Room Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 10x9
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Kitchen/Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Space Heater
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Screened Porch, Patio
Amenities: Dock,Kitchen Center Island,Patio,Porch,Washer/Dryer Hookup
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Light
Lot Size Area: 1.72
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.72 Acres
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,222
Tax Year: 2022
Tax With Assessments: $2,222
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Electric
Location
School Information
High School District: Alexandria
School District Number: 206
School District Phone: 320-762-2141
Location Information
Directions: From Alexandria, north on Broadway Street, follow west on Agnes Blvd, turn right on Van Dyke Road, follow to the end of road, open metal gate and continue on to the end of the private road to cabin. Last cabin on the end.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 999
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Douglas County
APN: 63-1291-605
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1000
Main Level Finished Area: 1000.0000
Foundation Dimensions: 33x30
Age Of Property: 56
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Voyager Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Discovery Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Alexandria Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Alexandria, MN • 56308
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
3.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $438,000
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