* * * In-house financing or cash buyers only * * * New construction on the mind? Or, how about a charming seasonal cabin to get off the grid?! Grab your paddleboard and follow the trails down the hill to the waterfront at the end of private Bergen Lake. After a swim, take a hike around the beautiful 10 acres offering picturesque views, sounds of nearby wildlife, and the peacefulness of living in a wooded sanctuary. To wind down the day, grab a pale of water and hop on your four-wheeler for a quick ride to the custom-crafted sauna that is set on an insulated concrete slab and features log construction sourced from the mountains of Laramie, WY. When you realize that you are too tired to hike any further, rest easy in the quaint one-bedroom cabin set up on the hill. You could even homestead at the cabin seasonally while completing the next phase of building within the grand 36 X 42 lodge. This structure is AWE-INSPIRING and boasts 2 X 8 construction with an energy conscious design. Additional features include a spacious lofted area, open concept design, and the structure is stubbed out for sewer, water, gray water, and electric service just a few yards from the building. An outhouse is located at rear of the cleared property, and some electricity within the cabin, but no water or sewer connection. There is a 300' drilled well and holding tank for septic, but both awaiting connection. This property could be the perfect intersection of new construction and lake living, without the costly clearing, concrete, and material issues! Not to mention, the lodge and surrounding improvements were designed with forever in mind by a geotechnical engineer! Schedule a private showing today and take the next step towards the coveted lake life! * * * Due to current status of utilities, 20% down likely required. Call for additional information regarding financing.
Love at first sight! Thinking of building or just looking for a quick escape not far from town? You have to check out this sweet spot with 10 acres, and 300' of shoreline on private Bergen Lake. A drilled well and holding tank for the septic have already been established. The seasonal cabin is super cute, cozy, & ready for occupancy! There are many possibilities with the huge custom 36 x 42 shop, the bathroom infrastructure has already been roughed in! It was meticulously built with milled red and white pine that have naturally fallen on the land. There is a gorgeous log sauna that was moved here from the mountains of Wyoming and re-built on a concrete slab! There are a couple good building sites around this parcel and some that could have nice views of the lake (after clearing). Bergen lake is partially surrounded by the Cloquet state forest and is stream fed. With a depth of 30' and 71 acres it holds most local species of freshwater fish. Enjoy this property as it is - or continue to develop it as you'd like. Close public access to Fish, Island, and Pike lakes, along with the state snowmobile trail just minutes away ! Don't wait to make this your local getaway!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,228 (+13.4%)
$85,000 + $234,700
$319,700
2025
$2,846 (+10.3%)
$77,700 + $213,200
$290,900
2024
$2,580 (−7.9%)
$68,100 + $184,800
$252,900
2023
$2,802 (+33.3%)
$118,700 + $137,900
$256,600
2022
$2,102 (+21.1%)
$71,700 + $97,700
$169,400
2021
$1,736 (−35.1%)
$69,100 + $71,300
$140,400
2020
$2,676 (−6.2%)
$69,100 + $71,300
$140,400
2019
$2,854 (−4.3%)
$167,300 + $75,600
$242,900
2018
$2,982 (+31.7%)
$117,000 + $121,900
$238,900
2017
$2,264 (+27.0%)
$121,600 + $70,400
$192,000
2016
$1,782 (−12.0%)
$121,600 + $36,500
$158,100
2014
$2,024 (−3.0%)
$151,000 + $25,300
$176,300
2013
$2,087
$151,000 + $25,300
$176,300
Tax history for 5957 Taft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,228 (+13.4%)
$85,000 + $234,700
$319,700
2025
$2,846 (+10.3%)
$77,700 + $213,200
$290,900
2024
$2,580 (−7.9%)
$68,100 + $184,800
$252,900
2023
$2,802 (+33.3%)
$118,700 + $137,900
$256,600
2022
$2,102 (+21.1%)
$71,700 + $97,700
$169,400
2021
$1,736 (−35.1%)
$69,100 + $71,300
$140,400
2020
$2,676 (−6.2%)
$69,100 + $71,300
$140,400
2019
$2,854 (−4.3%)
$167,300 + $75,600
$242,900
2018
$2,982 (+31.7%)
$117,000 + $121,900
$238,900
2017
$2,264 (+27.0%)
$121,600 + $70,400
$192,000
2016
$1,782 (−12.0%)
$121,600 + $36,500
$158,100
2014
$2,024 (−3.0%)
$151,000 + $25,300
$176,300
2013
$2,087
$151,000 + $25,300
$176,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.