Updated Lakeshore retreat on Dinham Lake just outside of Cotton! Outside you'll find a new metal roof and freshly painted exterior, inside are three bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. Open kitchen/dining/living area overlooks the lake and leads to the brand-new deck area. Walkout partial basement area has sauna and is a quick run down to the lake. Propane space heater will warm you up on the cool evenings or heat the cabin nicely for wintertime ice fishing trips. Property also has a boat house down by the lake, shed and outhouse. Lots of grassy parking area between the cabin and the road. Drilled well & 1500 gallon holding tank. Come take a look today! Electric: $55/mo average
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Bought with Jarett Mickelson• Messina & Associates Real Estate
Lakeshore retreat on Dinham Lake just outside of Cotton in the Melrude area. 3BR, 3/4 bath seasonal cabin. Open kitchen/dining/living area overlooks the lake and leads to the deck area. Walkout partial basement area has sauna and is a quick run down to the lake. Propane space heater will warm you up on the cool evenings or heat the cabin nicely for wintertime ice fishing trips. Property also has a boat house down by the lake, shed and outhouse. Lots of grassy parking area between the cabin and the road. Come take a look today. Electric: $55/mo average
Public Records
Aug 28, 2000
Sold
$40,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,902 (+12.0%)
$38,900 + $149,800
$188,700
2025
$1,698 (+6.9%)
$35,900 + $136,400
$172,300
2024
$1,588 (+4.9%)
$34,500 + $122,200
$156,700
2023
$1,514 (+11.7%)
$46,800 + $76,300
$123,100
2022
$1,356 (+20.9%)
$43,200 + $67,400
$110,600
2021
$1,122 (+0.2%)
$41,200 + $51,100
$92,300
2020
$1,120 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $51,100
$92,300
2019
$1,096 (−6.5%)
$40,500 + $51,100
$91,600
2018
$1,172 (−0.8%)
$58,600 + $37,200
$95,800
2017
$1,182 (+3.0%)
$58,600 + $37,200
$95,800
2016
$1,148 (−15.8%)
$58,600 + $37,200
$95,800
2014
$1,363 (−1.0%)
$65,100 + $41,300
$106,400
2013
$1,377
$65,100 + $41,300
$106,400
Tax history for 6824 Paulson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,902 (+12.0%)
$38,900 + $149,800
$188,700
2025
$1,698 (+6.9%)
$35,900 + $136,400
$172,300
2024
$1,588 (+4.9%)
$34,500 + $122,200
$156,700
2023
$1,514 (+11.7%)
$46,800 + $76,300
$123,100
2022
$1,356 (+20.9%)
$43,200 + $67,400
$110,600
2021
$1,122 (+0.2%)
$41,200 + $51,100
$92,300
2020
$1,120 (+2.2%)
$41,200 + $51,100
$92,300
2019
$1,096 (−6.5%)
$40,500 + $51,100
$91,600
2018
$1,172 (−0.8%)
$58,600 + $37,200
$95,800
2017
$1,182 (+3.0%)
$58,600 + $37,200
$95,800
2016
$1,148 (−15.8%)
$58,600 + $37,200
$95,800
2014
$1,363 (−1.0%)
$65,100 + $41,300
$106,400
2013
$1,377
$65,100 + $41,300
$106,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
1966
Sq. Ft.
896
Year built
1966
Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
320-0120-00130
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street, RV Access/Parking, None
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 842
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Seasonal
Lot Information
Water Body Name: Dinham
Lot Size Dimensions: 90 x 269 x 100 x 259
Lot Size Acres: 0.57
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,050
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: St. Louis County #2142
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 53N, right on Melrude Rd, left on Paulson Rd, cabin on right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: 1966
County: St. Louis County
APN: 320-0120-00130
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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South Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 19.5mi
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South Ridge Secondary
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