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Off Market May 2021 for $945K

$1,312,788

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43917 Birch Cove Rd, Freeport, MN 56331

About this home

This beautiful high end lake home on Big Birch Lake is an entertainer's dream. The home sits on a 1.2 acre lot with sandy level shore line. Great location on a tar road at the end of a cul-de-sac just minutes to I-94 easy commute to the nearby cities. (30 minutes to St. Cloud or Alexandria, or 90 minutes to Minneapolis) Here is a list of the homes many amenities over 5100 finished square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, open concept kitchen, informal dining area, formal dining room, living room, great room, 3 fireplaces, billiard room, wet bar area, home gym, many office spaces, high speed internet, hot tub room, screened porch, loft area, 4 car attached tandem garage, 2 car detached garage and beautifully landscaped lot with sprinkler system. Move in and start enjoying the lake life!

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

1.2 acresLot Size

6 car garageParking

Listed by Connie Wendt • Century 21 First Realty, Inc.

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5642195

Redfin Estimate

$1,312,788

$368K since sold in May 2021$21K since August

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This home's estimate is 193% higher than the average sale price ($448K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$400,000
A
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
220 8th St NE, Melrose, MN 56352
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$675,000
B
5 beds3 baths— sq ft
12153 Alcott Dr, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$445,000
C
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
304 12th Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$520,000
D
5 beds4 baths— sq ft
4498 Avery Rd, Burtrum, MN 56318
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$268,000
E
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
316 8th St SE, Freeport, MN 56331
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$379,900
F
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
413 1st Ave N, Freeport, MN 56331

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$4,197/mo

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Market trends in 56331, MN

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

96.3%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$330K

$143 MoM

Avg. days on market

61d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 43917 Birch Cove Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,966 (+15.1%)

$397,500 + $784,500

$1,182,000

2024

$8,660 (−5.3%)

$397,500 + $632,200

$1,029,700

2023

$9,144 (+9.9%)

$396,500 + $599,300

$995,800

2022

$8,318 (+9.0%)

$322,000 + $452,400

$774,400

2021

$7,628 (−3.3%)

$306,200 + $395,800

$702,000

2020

$7,886 (+13.4%)

$306,200 + $387,700

$693,900

2019

$6,956 (+1.4%)

$290,400 + $373,200

$663,600

2018

$6,858 (+2.1%)

$290,400 + $332,700

$623,100

2017

$6,720 (−3.2%)

$288,400 + $332,700

$621,100

2016

$6,944 (−4.1%)

$316,000 + $341,700

$657,700

2015

$7,244 (+6.2%)

$316,000 + $345,500

$661,500

2014

$6,820 (−6.0%)

$272,600 + $337,000

$609,600

2013

$7,256 (−7.8%)

$272,600 + $337,100

$609,700

2012

$7,870

$289,000 + $340,800

$629,800

Tax history for 43917 Birch Cove Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,966 (+15.1%)

$397,500 + $784,500

$1,182,000

2024

$8,660 (−5.3%)

$397,500 + $632,200

$1,029,700

2023

$9,144 (+9.9%)

$396,500 + $599,300

$995,800

2022

$8,318 (+9.0%)

$322,000 + $452,400

$774,400

2021

$7,628 (−3.3%)

$306,200 + $395,800

$702,000

2020

$7,886 (+13.4%)

$306,200 + $387,700

$693,900

2019

$6,956 (+1.4%)

$290,400 + $373,200

$663,600

2018

$6,858 (+2.1%)

$290,400 + $332,700

$623,100

2017

$6,720 (−3.2%)

$288,400 + $332,700

$621,100

2016

$6,944 (−4.1%)

$316,000 + $341,700

$657,700

2015

$7,244 (+6.2%)

$316,000 + $345,500

$661,500

2014

$6,820 (−6.0%)

$272,600 + $337,000

$609,600

2013

$7,256 (−7.8%)

$272,600 + $337,100

$609,700

2012

$7,870

$289,000 + $340,800

$629,800

*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

208 ft.

Lot depth

368 ft.

Lot size

1.2 Acres

Year renovated

2007

Sq. Ft.

4,195

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Stearns County

APN

22.13188.0012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached, Asphalt, Concrete, Insulated Garage, Tandem, Tuckunder Garage
Garage Spaces: 6
Garage Dimensions: 20x40
Garage Sq. Ft.: 1,284

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Master,Full Basement,Private Master,Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Dimensions: 19x16
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Dimensions: 19x14
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 13x15
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Room Dimensions: 12.6x16
Room Level: Upper

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 21x30
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Dimensions: 12x14.10

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 14x10
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 12x13
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 13x20
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 16.6x12
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 29x14
Room Level: Upper

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Sauna
Room Dimensions: 10x19
Room Level: Upper

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 12x14
Room Level: Upper

Room 14 Information
Room Dimensions: 19x16
Room Level: Main

Room 15 Information
Room Dimensions: 19x14
Room Level: Main

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 13x15
Room Level: Main

Room 17 Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Room Dimensions: 12.6x16
Room Level: Upper

Room 18 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 21x30
Room Level: Main

Room 19 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Dimensions: 12x14.10

Room 20 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 14x10
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Drain Tiled, Finished, Partial, Walkout

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room,Separate/Formal Dining Room

Other Rooms Information
3 BR on One Level,Main Floor Bedroom,Main Floor Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Master Bedroom

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Billiard, Bar/Wet Bar Room, Exercise Room, Sauna
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Steel Siding
Foundation Area: 2,808
Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched

Exterior Features
Fencing: None

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Big Birch
Waterfront Num: 77008400
Lake Acres: 2,111
Lake Bottom: Sand
Lake Classification: Not Applicable
Lake Depth: 81
Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Waterfront Feet: 186
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, Dog Kennel, Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,340
Below Grade Finished Area: 800
Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s),Exercise Room,Hardwood Floors,Hot Tub,Kitchen Center Island,Master Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Paneled Doors,Porch,Skylight,In-Ground Sprinkler,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Wet Bar,Walk-In Closet

Lot Information
Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
Lot Size Area: 1.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 144x322x188x307
Road Frontage Type: Cul De Sac, No Outlet/Dead End, Paved Streets, Township

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,878
Tax Year: 2020
Tax With Assessments: $7,886

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Financial Information
Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Drilled, Private, Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer
Fuel: Propane

Location

School Information
High School District: Melrose
School District Number: 740
School District Phone: 320-256-4224

Location Information
Directions: From I -94 west bound take Freeport exit turn right to town at stop sign take left go to rd 167 right to St. Rosa. At stop sign in St. Rosa go straight on Co Rd 17 about 2 miles. Take right on Birch Cove Rd at the T take right to Yellow house on the right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,195
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Stearns County
APN: 22.13188.0012

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 5140
Main Level Finished Area: 2864.0000
Building Area Total: 5300
Foundation Dimensions: 39x72
Levels: One and One Half

Around this home

Schools

Melrose Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.3mi

7/10

Melrose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi

5/10

Melrose Secondary

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Freeport, MN • 56331

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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.25M – $1.51M

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Home values near 43917 Birch Cove Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43925 Birch Cove Road, Freeport, MN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2364 Sq. Ft.	$828,088
43933 Birch Cove Road, Freeport, MN 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$638,412

Address	Redfin Estimate
44039 Birch Cove Road, Freeport, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1516 Sq. Ft.	$506,890
43878 Birch Cove Road, Freeport, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$321,096

Address	Redfin Estimate
43862 Birch Cove Road, Freeport, MN 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2001 Sq. Ft.	$401,293
44093 Birch Cove Road, Freeport, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1390 Sq. Ft.	$719,309

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