Escape to your own private 40 acres with an off-grid, handcrafted 12 x 16 log cabin, completely surrounded by Superior National Forest land, with the nearest neighbor miles away. Built with real craftsmanship and solid log construction, the cabin is accessed by a permitted 0.30-mile ATV and snowmobile trail providing legal, all-season access. Inside, a wood stove offers heat, and the cabin is outfitted for true off-grid living with a permitted primitive outhouse, an older dug well. A fire pit rounds out this true off-grid retreat, set amid exceptional privacy and abundant wildlife, including moose, along with wild blueberries and raspberries growing right on the land. Whether you're looking for a hunting basecamp, a four-season retreat, or simply a place to unplug, this is a rare opportunity to own real backcountry seclusion surrounded by national forest land. Schedule your tour today and experience this one-of-a-kind retreat!
Escape to your own private 40 acres with an off-grid, handcrafted 12 x 16 log cabin, completely surrounded by Superior National Forest land, with the nearest neighbor miles away. Built with real craftsmanship and solid log construction, the cabin is accessed by a permitted 0.30-mile ATV and snowmobile trail providing legal, all-season access. Inside, a wood stove offers heat, and the cabin is outfitted for true off-grid living with a permitted primitive outhouse, an older dug well. A fire pit rounds out this true off-grid retreat, set amid exceptional privacy and abundant wildlife, including moose, along with wild blueberries and raspberries growing right on the land. Whether you're looking for a hunting basecamp, a four-season retreat, or simply a place to unplug, this is a rare opportunity to own real backcountry seclusion surrounded by national forest land. Schedule your tour today and experience this one-of-a-kind retreat!
LSAR #6109903
Sep 15, 2023
Sold
$62,500
$326/sq ft
Aug 8, 2023
Listed
$59,000
$307/sq ft
40 acres with a 12 x 16 Alaskan Bush Cabin. This private acreage is completely surrounded by federal land and the closest neighbor is miles away in any direction. Property is accessible by a 1/4 mile atv trail with permit for legal access. There is a wood stove for heat, primitive outhouse with permit, old dug well and a few solar panels allowing the owner to stay there for months at a time including winter. Variety of wildlife including a beautiful bull moose the visits annually.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$222 (−4.3%)
$26,900 + $13,800
$40,700
2025
$232 (+67.4%)
$26,900 + $14,000
$40,900
2024
$139 (−9.2%)
$23,100 + $10,700
$33,800
2023
$153 (−32.6%)
$23,100 + $10,700
$33,800
2022
$227 (+44.4%)
$23,100 + $5,900
$29,000
2021
$157 (−5.7%)
$21,200
2020
$166 (−0.3%)
$21,200
2019
$167 (−1.2%)
$21,200
2018
$169 (+2.8%)
$21,200
2017
$164
$20,100
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
192
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
192
Year built
2020
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Lake County
APN
25-5911-04370
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
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
7 days above 90° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Isabella, MN • 55607
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Redfin Estimate for 522 Dunka River Rd
$82,619
$2,281 under list price of $85K
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