Showings start on Friday. Year round cottage on Lake Ida! 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with detached double garage on two parcels. Enjoy the property just as it is or have a future plan to build on the lake lot and use the cottage as a guest cabin in the future. Home has new back splash, concrete countertop and flooring in approximately 3/4 of the main level. Crawl space provides storage, utilities, washer/dryer & storm shelter. This property is the only property on this side of the lake with it's own lake/boat driveway access. P.S. Ignore the snow & imagine green grass.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Bear• Alexandria Brokers Realty dba ABR Realty
YEAR ROUND COTTAGE FEATURING 3 bedroom 1 full bath has an ICF foundation.Live in this cabin as you build your dream home on the pristine lake Ida Lot across the street. New roof in 2014, 15'' insulation in attic, new combo windows, and the siding repainted. Permanent soffits and gutters. Large wrap around deck. When cottage was moved a new well and furnace was added. Furnishings are all negotiable. ALONG WITH an additional flat level building lot on pristine Lake Ida with 100 Ft of sand beach.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5525276
Jul 15, 2015
Listed
$299,999
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,498 (−1.7%)
$19,000 + $109,800
$128,800
2025
$1,524 (−1.0%)
$15,800 + $109,200
$125,000
2024
$1,540 (−2.4%)
$15,800 + $99,400
$115,200
2023
$1,578 (+74.6%)
$15,800 + $92,900
$108,700
2022
$904 (+3.2%)
$15,800 + $72,400
$88,200
2021
$876 (−2.7%)
$15,800 + $65,200
$81,000
2020
$900 (+0.2%)
$15,800 + $64,300
$80,100
2019
$898 (+22.0%)
$15,800 + $63,400
$79,200
2018
$736 (−41.8%)
2017
$1,264 (+12.5%)
2015
$1,124 (+1.8%)
2014
$1,104
Tax history for 3624-3623 Betsy Ross Rd NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,498 (−1.7%)
$19,000 + $109,800
$128,800
2025
$1,524 (−1.0%)
$15,800 + $109,200
$125,000
2024
$1,540 (−2.4%)
$15,800 + $99,400
$115,200
2023
$1,578 (+74.6%)
$15,800 + $92,900
$108,700
2022
$904 (+3.2%)
$15,800 + $72,400
$88,200
2021
$876 (−2.7%)
$15,800 + $65,200
$81,000
2020
$900 (+0.2%)
$15,800 + $64,300
$80,100
2019
$898 (+22.0%)
$15,800 + $63,400
$79,200
2018
$736 (−41.8%)
2017
$1,264 (+12.5%)
2015
$1,124 (+1.8%)
2014
$1,104
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dryer, Fuel Tank - Rented, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Area: 864
Roof: Asphalt
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Ida
Waterfront Num: 21012300
Lake Acres: 4,431
Lake Bottom: Hard
Lake Classification: General Development
Lake Depth: 106
Waterfront Feet: 102
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: Yes
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 864
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has Additional Parcels
Above Grade Finished Area: 864
Amenities: Deck
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.43
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 126 100 126
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,352
Tax Year: 2023
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Electric,Propane
Location
School Information
High School District: Alexandria
School District Number: 206
School District Phone: 320-762-2141
Location Information
Directions: Co Rd 6 North to west side of Lake Ida. Right on Betsy Ross. Right at the stop sign follow to lake, third house on right. The property also includes the lake lot with the green garage/shed.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,651 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Douglas County
APN: 24-0143-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 864
Main Level Finished Area: 864.0000
Building Area Total: 864
Age Of Property: 55
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Garfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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Discovery Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
6/10
Alexandria Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.5mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$386,000 – $467,000
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