Getaway, second home or reside full time on Lake Nichols! The WHOLE HOUSE renovation is complete. Siding, roofs, windows, drywall, kitchen, baths, flooring, deck, porch & more. Brand new surfaces! Mature trees & buffers create privacy on each side, Southern exposure lets the sunshine in. A welcoming front walk & porch, the convenient entry includes laundry & closet space. The central kitchen features a breakfast bar, stainless appliances & hickory cabinetry. Generous dining space, access the deck & lake here. The warm, cozy living room includes a gas fireplace & water views! The bedrooms are on opposite ends, the primary includes a new 3/4 bath, the den and new full bath finish the floor plan. The 2 stall garage is finished and heated. 30 minutes to Cloquet, Hermantown or North to Virginia.
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Market trends in 55717, MN
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.7%
2.9% MoM
Median sale price
$435K
$29K MoM
Avg. days on market
11d
114 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 8020 Forest Court Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Dec 30, 2024
Sold
$310,000
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6114597
Nov 25, 2024
Sold
$310,000
Jun 28, 2024
Listed
$330,000
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Getaway, second home or reside full time on Lake Nichols, the WHOLE HOUSE renovation is complete! Siding, roofs, windows, drywall, kitchen, baths, flooring, deck, porch & more. Brand new surfaces! Mature trees & buffers create privacy on each side, Southern exposure lets the sunshine in. A welcoming front walk & porch, the convenient entry includes laundry & closet space. The central kitchen features a breakfast bar, stainless appliances & hickory cabinetry. Generous dining space; access the deck & lake here. Cozy and inviting, the living room includes a gas fireplace & water views! Bedrooms are placed on opposite ends, the primary includes a new 3/4 bath. A 2nd bedroom and new full bath finish the floor plan. Insulated & heated 2 stall garage. 30 miles to Cloquet, Hermantown or North to Virginia.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6561347
Nov 25, 2024
Sold
$310,000
Oct 23, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 28, 2024
Listed
$330,000
Public Records
Nov 5, 2008
Sold
$123,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2292391
Aug 25, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 28, 2004
Listed
$160,000
Public Records
Jul 23, 2001
Sold
$132,000
Public Records
Jun 27, 2000
Sold
$92,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$762 (+28.3%)
$25,916 + $95,394
$121,310
2025
$594 (−55.9%)
$22,995 + $83,709
$106,704
2024
$1,346 (+5.7%)
$29,200 + $98,800
$128,000
2023
$1,274 (+79.9%)
$42,900 + $72,400
$115,300
2022
$708 (−2.5%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2021
$726 (+2.5%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2020
$708 (+4.7%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2019
$676 (−48.9%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2018
$1,324 (+6.9%)
$66,765 + $64,727
$131,492
2017
$1,238 (−1.7%)
$63,317 + $60,218
$123,535
2016
$1,260 (+2.3%)
$63,300 + $60,200
$123,500
2014
$1,232 (+2.1%)
$63,300 + $60,200
$123,500
2013
$1,207
$63,300 + $60,200
$123,500
Tax history for 8020 Forest Court Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$762 (+28.3%)
$25,916 + $95,394
$121,310
2025
$594 (−55.9%)
$22,995 + $83,709
$106,704
2024
$1,346 (+5.7%)
$29,200 + $98,800
$128,000
2023
$1,274 (+79.9%)
$42,900 + $72,400
$115,300
2022
$708 (−2.5%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2021
$726 (+2.5%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2020
$708 (+4.7%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2019
$676 (−48.9%)
$29,071 + $47,158
$76,229
2018
$1,324 (+6.9%)
$66,765 + $64,727
$131,492
2017
$1,238 (−1.7%)
$63,317 + $60,218
$123,535
2016
$1,260 (+2.3%)
$63,300 + $60,200
$123,500
2014
$1,232 (+2.1%)
$63,300 + $60,200
$123,500
2013
$1,207
$63,300 + $60,200
$123,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
490-0030-00310
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Sq. Ft.: 576
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 11 x 23.3
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.5
Room Level: Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 9 x 11.3
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 14 x 11.3
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 8 x 14.4
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Foyer
Room Dimensions: 6 x 5
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Den, Foyer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Area: 912
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Nichols
Waterfront Num: 69062700
Lake Acres: 418
Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Lake Depth: 31
Waterfront Feet: 105
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 912
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 912
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.71
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 105, 100 x 315, 290
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $85
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,261
Tax Year: 2024
Tax With Assessments: $1,346
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Electric,Propane
Location
School Information
High School District: St. Louis County
School District Number: 2142
School District Phone: 218-749-8130
Location Information
Directions: North on Hwy 53 to left on Lake Nichols Rd, 3.2 miles to left on Forest Court Rd.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1988
County: St. Louis County
APN: 490-0030-00310
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 912
Main Level Finished Area: 912.0000
Building Area Total: 912
Foundation Dimensions: 12 x 16, 20 x 36
Age Of Property: 77
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
South Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.3mi
5/10
South Ridge Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
4/10
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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 91° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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