This historic home has Lake Superior views without Superior prices! Comes with a small barn. Open design in living room and dining room. Three season porch, 2 bedrooms upstairs. There is a paved circular driveway. Basement is used for utilities. Renovations were begun on this historic home but they need to be completed to make it winterized. OR, you could just keep it simple and create your summer cabin. With this reduced price, there will be money left over to finish this home to your taste. This home has "dream potential. "
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.75
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,043
Year built
1912
Style
Other
County
Cook County
APN
56-220-2420
Parking Spaces
—
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 Apr 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Electric
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 950
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 110 x 300
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $596
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: None
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Cook County #166
Location Information
Directions: Highway 61 to Hovland (about 19 miles from Grand Marais). Turn right on Chicago Bay Road and follow to 4808. Home and small barn sit on the right hand side.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,043
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Cook County
APN: 56-220-2420
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 18.2mi
4/10
Cook County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 18.2mi
4/10
Cook County Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 18.2mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 82° 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
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Hovland, MN • 55606
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