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Off Market Jul 2020 for $310K

$562,623

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51917 Bowstring Lake Rd, Deer River, MN 56636

About this home

This is a rare find on Bowstring Lake providing great recreational opportunities on a well maintained, park-like and very private setting. This Property has a mixture of mature hardwoods, Red Pine, spruce, Balsam Fir and has a gentle slope to the 212 ft of hard sandy beach that awaits you. 9200 acre Bowstring lake is known for its great Walleye and Black Crappie fishing. This paradise is also adjacent to Chippewa National Forest land and provides outstanding deer and grouse hunting. You can capture your wall-hanging Walleye or Whitetail buck or just sit and relax on the deck while enjoying the beautiful lake view. Live the Northern Minnesota Dream and make this your family home or retreat. Your memories are just waiting to be made here! This home comes fully furnished for a trouble-free turnkey experience. The amazing sand beach that leads out to slow sloping lake shore. The home has all the favorites; deck, 3 season porch, wood burning fireplace, gas fireplace, and tons of storage

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

2.99 acresLot Size

4 car garageParking

Listed by Cathy Carlson • COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5550634

Redfin Estimate

$562,623

$253K since sold in July 2020$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 56.5% higher than the average sale price ($360K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$350,000
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
49091 County Road 134, Talmoon, MN 56637
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$515,000
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
51446 Pine Point Rd, Bigfork, MN 56628
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$500,000
C
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
4234 Winnie Dam Ln NE, Deer River, MN 56636
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$332,000
D
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
54646 Windy Point Rd, Bigfork, MN 56628
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$210,000
E
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
17067 S Highbanks Rd NE, Deer River, MN 56636
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$250,000
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
38138 Hocking Rd, Bigfork, MN 56628

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Market trends in 56636, MN

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.4%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$325K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 3 HRS AGO
$269,000
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
34550 State Highway 6, Deer River, MN 56636
$815,000
3 beds2 baths1,947 sq ft
39617 County Road 19, Deer River, MN 56636
COMING SOON
$985,000
3 beds3 baths2,958 sq ft
37523 Co Rd 19, Deer River, MN 56636
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Sale history for 51917 Bowstring Lake Rd

Date

Event

Price

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5550634

Jul 17, 2020

Sold

$310,000

Jul 8, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 19, 2020

Contingent

—

Apr 24, 2020

Listed

$329,900

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5312845

Aug 24, 2017

Sold

$299,900

May 29, 2017

Listed

$299,900

+13

Enjoy 212' of SW facing hard sand lakeshore on famous Bowstring Lake. Single level living with open floor plan nestled among gorgeous pines. Lots of updates in this charming home that could be used year round or for weekend family retreats. Large deck, 4 season porch, multiple outbuildings including 2 double garages, storage shed, pole barn and even boasts a Fish Cleaning house to filet up those Bowstring beauties with running water. All of this nestled on nearly 3 acres. A must view to appreciate all it has to offer!

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4735162

Oct 15, 2016

Listing Removed

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Jul 1, 2016

Listed

$324,900

Public Records

Dec 1, 2003

Sold

$245,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,968 (−1.4%)

$188,600 + $269,900

$458,500

2025

$4,024 (−1.8%)

$188,600 + $271,200

$459,800

2024

$4,098 (−5.0%)

$201,000 + $270,400

$471,400

2023

$4,314 (+22.8%)

$199,500 + $270,400

$469,900

2022

$3,512 (+4.2%)

$164,100 + $145,000

$309,100

2021

$3,372 (−4.4%)

$150,500 + $136,500

$287,000

2020

$3,526 (+3.9%)

$150,500 + $136,500

$287,000

2019

$3,394 (+2.1%)

$150,500 + $137,200

$287,700

2018

$3,324 (+20.3%)

$150,600 + $137,200

$287,800

2017

$2,764

$124,900 + $120,100

$245,000

Tax history for 51917 Bowstring Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,968 (−1.4%)

$188,600 + $269,900

$458,500

2025

$4,024 (−1.8%)

$188,600 + $271,200

$459,800

2024

$4,098 (−5.0%)

$201,000 + $270,400

$471,400

2023

$4,314 (+22.8%)

$199,500 + $270,400

$469,900

2022

$3,512 (+4.2%)

$164,100 + $145,000

$309,100

2021

$3,372 (−4.4%)

$150,500 + $136,500

$287,000

2020

$3,526 (+3.9%)

$150,500 + $136,500

$287,000

2019

$3,394 (+2.1%)

$150,500 + $137,200

$287,700

2018

$3,324 (+20.3%)

$150,600 + $137,200

$287,800

2017

$2,764

$124,900 + $120,100

$245,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

210 ft.

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.99 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,574

Year built

1962

Style

Other

County

Itasca County

APN

77-011-2309

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: 4

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: 1/2 Master,Main Floor Full Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 12x13
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 13x20
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 9x24
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 11x13
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Dimensions: 12.5x13.5
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 13x16
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 9.5x11.5
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Bar

Other Rooms Information
All Living Facilities on One Level,Main Floor Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Laundry

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Area: 1,574
Roof: Asphalt

Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial, Wood

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Bowstring
Waterfront Num: 31081300
Lake Acres: 9,528
Lake Bottom: Hard,Sand
Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Lake Depth: 32
Waterfront Feet: 215
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No

Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Additional Garage, Pole Building, Storage Shed
Accessibility Features: No Stairs Internal
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,574
Amenities: Deck,Dock,Main Floor Master Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Porch

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Property Adjoins Public Land
Lot Size Area: 2.99
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 330x305x215x500

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,526
Tax Year: 2020
Tax With Assessments: $3,526

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Power Company Name: Northern Itasca Electric
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Propane

Location

School Information
High School District: Deer River
School District Number: 317
School District Phone: 218-246-2420

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 2 W through Deer River R on Hwy 46 to R on CR 35 to R on S Portage Lake Rd to L on Trails End Rd to R on Bowstring Lake Rd to 51917 on L Follow signs
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,574
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.99 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Itasca County
APN: 77-011-2309

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1574
Main Level Finished Area: 1574.0000
Building Area Total: 1574
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

King Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 17.9mi

6/10

Deer River Secondary

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 17.5mi

4/10

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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 93° expected this year, 12 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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Home values near 51917 Bowstring Lake Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
47432 Bowstring Lake Road, Deer River, MN 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$639,921
51514 County Road 35, Deer River, MN 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$247,726

Address	Redfin Estimate
47488 Bowstring Lake Road, Deer River, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$688,392
52298 Trails End Road, Deer River, MN 4 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$321,043

Address	Redfin Estimate
47418 Bowstring Lake Road, Deer River, MN 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$402,312
51981 Trails End Road, Deer River, MN 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$902,641

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