Merry Christmas - $20K - Price Drop! Priced to sell! Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom rambler with finished walk-out lower level, located in a fantastic neighborhood near Long Bridge. Enjoy back yard privacy, as the home and lot back up to wetlands and wildlife. Open kitchen/living concept upstairs with newly refinished deck for grilling, enjoying and entertaining. Lower-level family rooms have walkout patio area and gas fireplace. New shingles in 2024, in front deck in 2022, landscaping in 2025. 2 stall attached insulated heated garage. Central heat and air with HVAC system throughout. Move in ready – grab a boat slip at Long Bridge and enjoy the lake!
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judy Dawson-Einerson• Lakeplace.com-Lakeshore & More
Est. $1,782 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1278 Bay Ridge Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$379,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6802866
May 5, 2026
Pending
—
May 5, 2026
Relisted
—
May 1, 2026
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2026
Sold
$379,000
Jan 22, 2026
Contingent
—
Dec 8, 2025
Price Changed
$399,599
Oct 17, 2025
Listed
$419,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,490 (+8.0%)
$42,200 + $328,900
$371,100
2025
$3,232 (−1.6%)
$42,200 + $295,100
$337,300
2024
$3,286
$42,200 + $297,000
$339,200
2023
$3,286 (+14.6%)
$36,500 + $280,300
$316,800
2022
$2,868 (+2.4%)
$34,500 + $216,500
$251,000
2021
$2,802 (+3.1%)
$34,500 + $209,600
$244,100
2020
$2,718 (+1.7%)
$34,500 + $200,300
$234,800
2019
$2,672 (+12.9%)
$34,500 + $187,600
$222,100
2018
$2,366 (+5.9%)
$33,000 + $187,800
$220,800
2017
$2,234 (+12.5%)
$33,000 + $163,800
$196,800
2015
$1,986 (+17.5%)
$32,400 + $147,100
$179,500
2014
$1,690
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
2,304
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Becker County
APN
49.1682.028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Sq. Ft.: 552
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: 3/4 Basement,Upper Level Full Bath
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Lower
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Upper
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Lower
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Upper
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Lower
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Walkout
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Area: 1,808
Roof: Asphalt
Exterior Features
Patio Porch Type: Deck
Exterior Features: Vinyl
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,256
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,256
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,256
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,256
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.48
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 21021 sq ft-irregular
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,232
Tax Year: 2025
Tax With Assessments: $3,232
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Detroit Lakes
School District Number: 22
School District Phone: 2188479271
Location Information
Directions: Take Longbridge Road to Shorewood Dr to to Bayridge Dr follow along to 1278.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,304
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Becker County
APN: 49.1682.028
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2512
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 1256
Building Area Total: 2512
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Rossman Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
6/10
Detroit Lakes Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Detroit Lakes, MN • 56501
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Detroit Lakes. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
5.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$406,000 – $492,000
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