Entering this extraordinary home in Esko you are greeted by the oversized foyer with plenty of space to take off and store outdoor gear! This is not your traditional style home! Enjoy time in the spacious living room flanked with big bright windows and cozy up to the gas fireplace on those chilly evenings! The windows in the home were replaced with Richlin-Foam filled vinyl windows in 2021, practical and efficient! The large open kitchen offers ample space for cooking and entertaining! The center kitchen island provides opportunity for extended surfaces for meal prep or baking! You will never lack for storage with the cabinets and pantry! Open concept kitchen dining room makes mealtimes inclusive and easy to enjoy! The Sun room off the kitchen is perfect for all you plant parents and provides a relaxing space to enjoy coffee in the morning or an end of day beverage in the evening! Soak in the sunlight from the double sliding glass doors or catch the breeze off the expansive deck! The oversized master bedroom with updated full en suite is also located on the upper level! The sellers also added a convenient powder room off the main level! The lower level has two sizable bedrooms both with mini-splits for temperature/climate comfort! A home office is ready and waiting for those who need space to work from home or study! There is also an additional family room in the lower level that provides the best space for movies and game nights! The ¾ bathroom grants access to the laundry room complete with counters for folding! An expansive bonus room can also be found through here - use as a rec room, additional bedroom, workout area, so many possibilities! Need storage for vehicles and equipment? The two stall, detached garage has got you covered! Take in the sights and sounds of the backyard on the new concrete patio or enjoy time on the trails through the woods! This home resides on 10 private acres that run along the Hay creek! Great for spending time exploring the lush property or enjoying the Trout stream! New roof, windows, gutters, and siding have all been taken care of! This is easy living in Esko - with smart and efficient updates, all you need to do is move in!
Home is adjoining a great trout stream Hay Creek. Private 10 acre site with walk-out bstmt. Stick Built with a full 20 x 26 addn in 1995 Bstm unfinished in this area. Upstairs has great entertaining space with large mstr suite. Formal dining. Sun Room. 2 meters 200 + 100 amp elec could be dual fuel. Very nice county home conveniently located.
LSAR #6020643
May 13, 2016
Sold
$270,500
$82/sq ft
Mar 2, 2016
Listed
$270,000
$82/sq ft
+15
Home is adjoining a great trout stream Hay Creek. Private 10 acre site with walk-out bstmt. Stick Built with a full 20 x 26 addn in 1995 Bstm unfinished in this area. Upstairs has great entertaining space with large mstr. Formal dining. Sun Room. 2 meters 200 + 100 amp elec could be dual fuel. Very nice county home conveniently located.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,316 (+24.0%)
$134,300 + $468,100
$602,400
2025
$5,898 (+4.6%)
$134,090 + $373,516
$507,606
2024
$5,638 (+3.1%)
$126,000 + $342,000
$468,000
2023
$5,470 (+6.8%)
$117,800 + $337,100
$454,900
2022
$5,122 (+4.4%)
$90,013 + $266,782
$356,795
2021
$4,904 (−0.2%)
$86,265 + $250,256
$336,521
2020
$4,912 (+4.2%)
$85,591 + $226,296
$311,887
2019
$4,714 (+7.3%)
$85,591 + $226,296
$311,887
2018
$4,394 (−2.2%)
$84,763 + $200,964
$285,727
2017
$4,494 (+10.1%)
$84,433 + $191,920
$276,353
2015
$4,082 (+5.5%)
$80,900 + $164,500
$245,400
2014
$3,868
$78,200 + $155,300
$233,500
Tax history for 188 Olson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,316 (+24.0%)
$134,300 + $468,100
$602,400
2025
$5,898 (+4.6%)
$134,090 + $373,516
$507,606
2024
$5,638 (+3.1%)
$126,000 + $342,000
$468,000
2023
$5,470 (+6.8%)
$117,800 + $337,100
$454,900
2022
$5,122 (+4.4%)
$90,013 + $266,782
$356,795
2021
$4,904 (−0.2%)
$86,265 + $250,256
$336,521
2020
$4,912 (+4.2%)
$85,591 + $226,296
$311,887
2019
$4,714 (+7.3%)
$85,591 + $226,296
$311,887
2018
$4,394 (−2.2%)
$84,763 + $200,964
$285,727
2017
$4,494 (+10.1%)
$84,433 + $191,920
$276,353
2015
$4,082 (+5.5%)
$80,900 + $164,500
$245,400
2014
$3,868
$78,200 + $155,300
$233,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Stories
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.6 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carlton County
APN
78-020-2941
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Propane, Ductless
Interior Features
Interior Features: Master Downstairs
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,640
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,650
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Water Body Name: Hay Creek
Lot Size Dimensions: Irr.
Lot Size Acres: 10.6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,427
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Esko #99
Location Information
Directions: N Cloquet Rd to Left on Olson Rd, House is first driveway on the left. No sign at property.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Carlton County
APN: 78-020-2941
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Winterquist Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Lincoln Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.