You can have the best of both worlds with this property! Spacious Lake Home on 6 acres just a few miles outside of Detroit Lakes. 3900 sq ft rambler sits on a beautiful setting over looking Wheeler Lake. 4 beds/4 baths, large kitchen with hardwood floors, open concept great room/kitchen/dining with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and plenty of windows bringing in natural light. Master suite has a private veranda also overlooking the lake, jetted tub, steam shower, large walk in closet with smart shelving. Oversized screened in porch with stairs down from the 2nd level is great for additional seating! Walk out basement is mostly finished with a wood burning fireplace, RI for future bar, and needs flooring in the family room. In floor heat throughout basement and in garage.
Beautiful 5+ acre property on Wheeler Lake just a few minutes north of Detroit Lakes. Open concept rambler with walk out basement has vaulted ceilings, a large kitchen with hardwood floors, master suite has a private veranda overlooking the lake, jetted tub, steam shower and large walk in closet with smart shelving. 3 season porch is large and screened. In floor heat throughout basement and garage, 3 stalls. 2 fireplaces!! Lower level family room is roughed in for a wet bar. So many great features with this property, see more in documents!
Public Records
Sep 18, 2013
Sold
$380,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7369440
May 3, 2013
Listed
$399,900
Custom built home with open floor plan. You will spend all your time in the 3 season screened in porch. Roughed in floor heat for garage and basement. Mstr bath and 2nd bath have heated floors. Walk out basement r/i for wet bar. Amazing quaility 2 fireplaces. Central vac, main floor laundry, open stairwell. Veranda off of master. Custom built in's for closet., Total SqFt: 1700
Public Records
May 15, 2003
Sold
$35,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,902 (+3.1%)
2025
$2,814 (+5.4%)
2024
$2,670 (+13.1%)
2023
$2,360 (+11.3%)
2022
$2,120 (−31.7%)
2021
$3,106 (−2.9%)
2020
$3,200 (+1.0%)
2019
$3,168 (+18.5%)
2018
$2,674 (−1.8%)
2017
$2,724 (+1.6%)
2015
$2,682 (+3.7%)
2014
$2,586
Tax history for 23661 Wheeler Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,902 (+3.1%)
2025
$2,814 (+5.4%)
2024
$2,670 (+13.1%)
2023
$2,360 (+11.3%)
2022
$2,120 (−31.7%)
2021
$3,106 (−2.9%)
2020
$3,200 (+1.0%)
2019
$3,168 (+18.5%)
2018
$2,674 (−1.8%)
2017
$2,724 (+1.6%)
2015
$2,682 (+3.7%)
2014
$2,586
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Foyer, Great Room, Porch, Storage, Laundry, Utility Room
Appliances: Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Area: 3,858
Roof: Asphalt
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Wheeler
Waterfront Num: 03039000
Lake Acres: 68
Lake Bottom: Undeveloped
Lake Classification: Natural Environment
Lake Depth: 43
Waterfront Feet: 775
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No
Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,978
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,700
Amenities: Balcony,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Porch,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
Land Information
Soil Type: Clay
Lot Information
Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Lot Size Area: 5.74
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Road Frontage Type: Unpaved Streets
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $40
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,684
Tax Year: 2017
Tax With Assessments: $2,724
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
Fuel: Propane
Location
School Information
High School District: Detroit Lakes
School District Number: 22
School District Phone: 218-847-9271
Location Information
Directions: North on HWY 59 out of Detroit Lakes 4.4 miles. Turn left on Wheeler Lake Road, drive west .5 miles, property is on the left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,478
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Becker County
APN: 08.0100.002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Other
Home Information
Main Level Finished Area: 1978.0000
Building Area Total: 3956
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Roosevelt Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Detroit Lakes Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
Detroit Lakes Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
7/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
2% 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Detroit Lakes, MN • 56501
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$658,000 – $797,000
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