Beautiful Gated Homestead w/ Potential income property 10 minutes north of Virginia ! Many possibilities for off grid living. Located on the Sandy River Aquifer yielding clear spring well water. A 6X8 elevated, insulated Hunting Stand overlooks 160 acres of state land which is adjacent to 350+ acres of state land. Next to a 12X24 large shed is a 8X16 chicken barn with 1500 square feet of 6ft fenced yard. Property includes a 43,000 square foot fenced & gated Garden worked in 2021 & 2022 and yielded bountiful root crops such as carrots, potatoes, and onions as well as sweet corn, beans, peas, & tomatoes in the sandy loam soil. A 24X50 gothic arch barn is on the property, can be creatively reconstructed into a greenhouses.This land is all high ground and bore testing reveals modern leach field septic system as opposed to mound sytem. Seller is offering a Bonus to Buyers Realtor !
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
9.71 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by William Lannon• Timber Ghost Realty, LLC
Nearly 10 acres of land with easy driving distance of Virginia and close to Sand Lake. Property has been semi-developed to include well, driveway, electricity and has been somewhat cleared. Garage on site. This lot would make an excellent building spot for your new home!
LSAR #6022223
Jul 8, 2016
Sold
$33,000
May 9, 2016
Listed
$37,500
+3
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$908 (+19.5%)
$46,800 + $15,600
$62,400
2025
$760 (+14.5%)
$40,800 + $10,900
$51,700
2024
$664 (+8.5%)
$40,800 + $2,600
$43,400
2023
$612 (+0.3%)
$36,000 + $2,600
$38,600
2022
$610 (+1.7%)
$32,000 + $2,300
$34,300
2021
$600 (+1.4%)
$32,000 + $2,100
$34,100
2020
$592 (+13.0%)
$32,000 + $2,100
$34,100
2019
$524 (−1.9%)
$22,100 + $10,400
$32,500
2018
$534 (+21.4%)
$22,200 + $10,400
$32,600
2017
$440 (+4.8%)
$22,500 + $3,400
$25,900
2016
$420 (+36.4%)
$22,500 + $3,400
$25,900
2014
$308 (−15.9%)
$16,900 + $25,700
$42,600
2013
$366
$16,900 + $25,700
$42,600
Tax history for 8404 Nelson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$908 (+19.5%)
$46,800 + $15,600
$62,400
2025
$760 (+14.5%)
$40,800 + $10,900
$51,700
2024
$664 (+8.5%)
$40,800 + $2,600
$43,400
2023
$612 (+0.3%)
$36,000 + $2,600
$38,600
2022
$610 (+1.7%)
$32,000 + $2,300
$34,300
2021
$600 (+1.4%)
$32,000 + $2,100
$34,100
2020
$592 (+13.0%)
$32,000 + $2,100
$34,100
2019
$524 (−1.9%)
$22,100 + $10,400
$32,500
2018
$534 (+21.4%)
$22,200 + $10,400
$32,600
2017
$440 (+4.8%)
$22,500 + $3,400
$25,900
2016
$420 (+36.4%)
$22,500 + $3,400
$25,900
2014
$308 (−15.9%)
$16,900 + $25,700
$42,600
2013
$366
$16,900 + $25,700
$42,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
9.71 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
713-0015-04345
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Gravel
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Sq. Ft.: 200
Carport Spaces: 0
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None
Cooling Information: None
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Foundation Area: 416
Farm Information
Crop Type: Other
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 416
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Sub Type Description: Acreage,Cabin
Other Structures: Additional Garage, Chicken Coop/Barn, Greenhouse, Other
Above Grade Finished Area: 416
Land Information
Soil Type: Loam
Irrigation Source: Well
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size Area: 9.71
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 1305 X 336
Road Frontage Type: Paved Streets
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $612
Tax Year: 2023
Tax With Assessments: $612
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Submersible - 4 Inch
Electric: Other
Power Company Name: Minnesota Power
Sewer: None
Fuel: Electric,Wood
Location
School Information
High School District: Virginia
School District Number: 706
School District Phone: 218-742-3901
Location Information
Directions: From Duluth Minnesota , travel North on US-53 N aproximately 1 hr 10 min (70.3 mi) , Left on Britt Bypass. Drive 2 minutes (0.9 miles ) to Nelson Rd ,left into the driveway at 8404 Nelson Rd Britt, Mn. 55710
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Topography: High Ground,Level
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.71 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 713-0015-04345
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 416
Main Level Finished Area: 416.0000
Building Area Total: 416
Foundation Dimensions: 16' X 26'
Age Of Property: 45
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Parkview Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 7.9mi
VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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