Best value on lakeshore under 500k!! South Center Lake front property w/ 2 BR/1BA apartment(1056 sq. ft.) tucked under 3 stall garage. Main house is a charming 2BR/1BA craftsman style bungalow with windows overlooking the lake, natural woodwork, hardwood floors, coved ceiling, 2 fireplaces, large deck & screen porch, walkout lower level to large patio. 135 ft of level lakeshore with very nice landscaping. The apartment currently unoccupied, it could rent for $1500+/- month. Oversized 3 car garage with plenty of storage and workshop space. Property is walking distance to several restaurants and bars, or take a short boat ride to the community dock, park and walk to dinner!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
105 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chisago County
APN
12.00033.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
R-1
Traditional Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Traditional Single-Family Residential District is to provide an area for the continuation of existing residential single-family development and development of existing single-family lots in the older residential areas where municipal urban services are available. The combination of small lots is encouraged.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Park & open space
Feb 4, 2026 • Final
Residential solar - roof mount
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Dimensions: 36x30
Garage Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 11x11
Room Level: Lower
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11x9
Room Level: Lower
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 25x13
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 14x13
Room Level: Upper
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 16x14
Room Level: Lower
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 19x9
Room Level: Upper
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Room Dimensions: 20x8
Room Level: Lower
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished, Full, Walkout
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Type: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Screened Porch
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Steel Siding
Foundation Area: 756
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: South Center
Waterfront Num: 13002700
Lake Acres: 835
Lake Chain: Y
Lake Chain Acreage: 5357
Lake Chain Name: Chisago Lakes
Lake Classification: General Development
Lake Depth: 109
Waterfront Slope: Level
Waterfront Elevation: 4-10
Waterfront Feet: 135
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 850
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 750
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 850
Below Grade Finished Area: 750
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 135x115
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,360
Tax Year: 2023
Tax With Assessments: $4,360
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Kitchen
School Information
High School District: Chisago Lakes
School District Number: 2144
School District Phone: 651-213-2096
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 8 to Park Island, right to house on right.
Map Coordinate: 12-E4
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Chisago County
APN: 12.00033.00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1600
Main Level Finished Area: 850.0000
Building Area Total: 1600
Age Of Property: 103
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Chisago Lakes Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 3.8mi
Chisago Lakes Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Chisago Lakes Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Center City, MN • 55012
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$463,000 – $561,000
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