This is a true "upnorth" cabin to relax and enjoy! Located on the water's edge, this ideal and well maintained 2 BR cabin with original rock foundation has many updates that include: log siding on all the buildings, new windows, roofs, and decks. Wet boathouse with cozy guest cabin/kitchenette above for those extra friends and family members cannot be duplicated! Spectacular island views, boundary waters setting, and protected water are just many of the pluses! Two stall garage, winding driveway, and only 10 minutes from Cook! Located on Wakemup Bay. All the work has been done so come and enjoy!
This is a true "upnorth" cabin to relax & enjoy! Located on the water's edge, this ideal, well maintained cabin with original rock foundation has many updates that include: log siding on all the buildings, new windows, roofs, & decks. A wet boathouse with cozy guest cabin/kitchenette above for those extra friends & family members cannot be duplicated! Spectacular island views, boundary waters setting, & protected water are just many of the pluses! 2S garage, winding driveway. Come & enjoy!
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6022863
Sep 9, 2016
Sold
$315,000
$404/sq ft
Jun 1, 2016
Listed
$317,500
$407/sq ft
RAOR #129588
Sep 9, 2016
Sold
$315,000
$404/sq ft
May 28, 2016
Listed
$317,500
$407/sq ft
This is a true "upnorth" cabin to relax and enjoy! Located on the water's edge, this ideal and well maintained cabin with original rock foundation has many updates to include, log siding on all the buildings, new windows, roofs, and decks, . Wet boathouse with cozy guest cabin/kitchenette above for those extra friends and family members cannot be duplicated! Spectacular island views, boundary waters setting, and protected water are just many of the pluses! Two stall garage, winding driveway, and only 10 minutes from Cook! Located on Wakemup Bay. All the work has been done so come and enjoy!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,798 (+4.1%)
$157,900 + $213,600
$371,500
2025
$3,648 (−1.3%)
$157,900 + $213,600
$371,500
2024
$3,696 (+16.4%)
$150,200 + $217,000
$367,200
2023
$3,174 (+15.5%)
$130,100 + $160,400
$290,500
2022
$2,748 (−0.6%)
$112,100 + $107,500
$219,600
2021
$2,764 (−2.2%)
$112,100 + $110,300
$222,400
2020
$2,826 (+3.4%)
$112,100 + $110,300
$222,400
2019
$2,734 (+5.2%)
$110,600 + $113,700
$224,300
2018
$2,598 (+27.6%)
$107,300 + $101,900
$209,200
2017
$2,036 (−0.8%)
$90,555 + $92,276
$182,831
2016
$2,052 (+0.8%)
$90,500 + $92,300
$182,800
2014
$2,036 (+3.4%)
$96,400 + $89,200
$185,600
2013
$1,969
$96,400 + $89,200
$185,600
Tax history for 8968 E Wakemup Village Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,798 (+4.1%)
$157,900 + $213,600
$371,500
2025
$3,648 (−1.3%)
$157,900 + $213,600
$371,500
2024
$3,696 (+16.4%)
$150,200 + $217,000
$367,200
2023
$3,174 (+15.5%)
$130,100 + $160,400
$290,500
2022
$2,748 (−0.6%)
$112,100 + $107,500
$219,600
2021
$2,764 (−2.2%)
$112,100 + $110,300
$222,400
2020
$2,826 (+3.4%)
$112,100 + $110,300
$222,400
2019
$2,734 (+5.2%)
$110,600 + $113,700
$224,300
2018
$2,598 (+27.6%)
$107,300 + $101,900
$209,200
2017
$2,036 (−0.8%)
$90,555 + $92,276
$182,831
2016
$2,052 (+0.8%)
$90,500 + $92,300
$182,800
2014
$2,036 (+3.4%)
$96,400 + $89,200
$185,600
2013
$1,969
$96,400 + $89,200
$185,600
*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
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
962
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
250-0105-00120
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 780
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Log, Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Has View
Other Structures: Boat House
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Water Body Name: Vermilion
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 311 x 52
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,992
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 53 to Cook to County Road 24 approximately 5.5 miles. Right on Wakemup Village road, keep right to #8968.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 962
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 250-0105-00120
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
North Woods Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.7mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cook, MN • 55723
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
14
-5
24
1
38
17
47
29
66
40
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51
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57
74
54
69
49
58
38
38
24
22
5
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.