PRICE REDUCTION. Are you looking for a Lake Superior summer cottage or family getaway? If so, this four bedroom Croftville bungalow comes with an iconic fish-house (art studio) perched on 216' ft. of it's own private beach complete with large rock outcrop. Home is bright and airy with storage galore. Property like this does not come along very often. Call today for your private showing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
1.38 acresLot Size
$591Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Terry Backlund• Backlund Realty LLC
Bought with Terry Backlund• Backlund Realty LLC
Source:LSAR as distributed by WIREX #2313222
Redfin Estimate
$602,808
$62K since sold in June 2026$37K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 134.9% higher than the average sale price ($257K) of 6 comparable homes.
PRICE REDUCTION. Are you looking for a Lake Superior summer cottage or family getaway? If so, this four bedroom Croftville bungalow comes with an iconic fish-house (art studio) perched on 216' ft. of it's own private beach complete with large rock outcrop. Home is bright and airy with storage galore. Property like this does not come along very often. Call today for your private showing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,592 (+14.7%)
$250,094 + $219,253
$469,347
2025
$2,260 (+3.8%)
$254,070 + $176,364
$430,434
2024
$2,178 (+14.5%)
$226,443 + $167,194
$393,637
2023
$1,902 (−23.1%)
$193,048 + $140,203
$333,251
2022
$2,474 (+7.7%)
$205,028 + $114,816
$319,844
2021
$2,298 (+1.3%)
$231,766 + $67,368
$299,134
2020
$2,268 (−5.3%)
$223,982 + $67,958
$291,940
2019
$2,394 (+8.0%)
$224,095 + $69,153
$293,248
2018
$2,216 (+9.6%)
$224,082 + $70,147
$294,229
2017
$2,022 (+21.4%)
$224,185 + $71,243
$295,428
2016
$1,666 (−23.9%)
$231,500 + $73,400
$304,900
2015
$2,190 (+9.1%)
$328,300 + $79,700
$408,000
2014
$2,008 (−1.0%)
$328,300 + $79,700
$408,000
2012
$2,028
$331,400 + $77,800
$409,200
Tax history for 1609 Croftville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,592 (+14.7%)
$250,094 + $219,253
$469,347
2025
$2,260 (+3.8%)
$254,070 + $176,364
$430,434
2024
$2,178 (+14.5%)
$226,443 + $167,194
$393,637
2023
$1,902 (−23.1%)
$193,048 + $140,203
$333,251
2022
$2,474 (+7.7%)
$205,028 + $114,816
$319,844
2021
$2,298 (+1.3%)
$231,766 + $67,368
$299,134
2020
$2,268 (−5.3%)
$223,982 + $67,958
$291,940
2019
$2,394 (+8.0%)
$224,095 + $69,153
$293,248
2018
$2,216 (+9.6%)
$224,082 + $70,147
$294,229
2017
$2,022 (+21.4%)
$224,185 + $71,243
$295,428
2016
$1,666 (−23.9%)
$231,500 + $73,400
$304,900
2015
$2,190 (+9.1%)
$328,300 + $79,700
$408,000
2014
$2,008 (−1.0%)
$328,300 + $79,700
$408,000
2012
$2,028
$331,400 + $77,800
$409,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wood
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Masonite
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 1A11
Living Sq. Ft: 1,020
Building Sq. Ft: 1,020
# of Stories: 1.25
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Legal Description: PART LOT 3 & PART LOT 4 S OF HWY
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,113
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: UNORG RGE 1E
Acres: 1.38
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 UNIT PREVIOUSLY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,020
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 1.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Cook County
APN: 53-113-2438
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
Cook County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
4/10
Cook County Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 81° expected this year, 16 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Grand Marais, MN • 55604
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
19
4
25
10
35
21
42
30
55
39
63
47
69
57
69
58
66
54
54
42
40
29
26
12
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.