Hidden gem in downtown Lutsen with breathtaking year round views of Lake Superior and Peek-A-Boo view of Lutsen Mountains (watch the groomers at night!). This Scandinavian designed home is cozy and efficient with southern exposure that brings extra warmth in the winter combined with an efficient designed fireplace to heat the home and save on utility bills. Enjoy this warm inviting home with maple hardwood floors, pine vaulted ceilings and rooms with so much versatility. The main living area offers year round panoramic lake views. The kitchen is updated and efficient. When you are in the kitchen you always have access to others in the dining/living area as well as windows directly to the deck which makes you feel always a part of guests' enjoyment. The upper level can be an extra living space or bedroom with 1/2 bath and walk in closet with spectacular Lake Superior and forest views. The cozy office space can surely accommodate work from home or a crafters delight with built in desk and shelving - and Lutsen Mountain views! The lower level has to be the coziest with a refurbished "fire place room" that walks out to the paver patio. The room currently used as a "family" room could also serve as an extra bedroom. The oversized garage has attic storage (which with extra support could be turned into an additional living space). Moving to the outdoors, there is an insulated bunkhouse with kitchen and 1/4 bath (which could be converted to a sauna), amongst perennial gardens and two vegetable gardens. Two seasonal creeks run through the property that can be heard from the deck or through open windows as well as the sounds of Lake Superior roaring in those late November storms. A great place to watch ships, enjoy the serenity of the outdoors, relax, rejuv and also PLAY! as it has direct access to the snowmobile trail, and minutes to almost any outdoor activity you want to enjoy. Live the dream! Seller is a Licensed Real Estate Agent.
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Market trends in 55612, MN
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
96.3%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$469K
$46K MoM
Avg. days on market
44d
5 days MoM
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Sale history for 208 Norbakken Rd
Date
Event
Price
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6106675
Mar 16, 2023
Sold
$622,500
$292/sq ft
Jan 15, 2023
Listed
$648,000
$304/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 2015
Sold
$265,100
$124/sq ft
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #2116501
May 22, 2015
Sold
$265,000
$124/sq ft
Oct 28, 2013
Listed
$284,900
$133/sq ft
+12
Norbakken Rd is the heart of Lutsen! A quiet country setting with a charming home on 5 acres bordering Alfred Creek, only minutes from all the Lutsen amenities. A Lake Superior view accompanies morning coffee. On a windy, spring day, sounds from churning Alfred Creek join the distant roar of Superior's rollers. The home sits in a small clearing well loved by the current owner, creating a sense of mature landscaping within the Boreal Forest. The home's rooms are light-filled, maple floors and pine-paneled ceilings provide wood warmth. Constructed carefully as the home of a local contractor, this home flows beautifully and has one of the cutest kitchens we've seen. Your guests have plenty of space in the lower level, but perhaps they would enjoy more privacy in the cozy bunkhouse! The current owner just "sauced" the bounty from the 3 robust apple trees. Just out the back door is access to ski and snowmobiling! There's a new roof on this well maintained home. All that's needed now is you!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1
Jun 9, 2014
Price Changed
$284,900
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,656 (+6.3%)
$118,200 + $431,100
$549,300
2025
$4,378 (+157.2%)
$112,800 + $411,400
$524,200
2024
$1,702 (+12.4%)
$58,095 + $251,939
$310,034
2023
$1,514 (+1.5%)
$50,633 + $217,654
$268,287
2022
$1,492 (−8.7%)
$65,991 + $134,280
$200,271
2021
$1,634 (−3.4%)
$81,324 + $134,207
$215,531
2020
$1,692 (+2.3%)
$68,722 + $149,643
$218,365
2019
$1,654 (+9.5%)
$68,040 + $136,264
$204,304
2018
$1,510 (−3.9%)
$68,254 + $138,448
$206,702
2017
$1,572 (+28.0%)
$61,524 + $165,561
$227,085
2016
$1,228 (−30.5%)
$61,500 + $165,600
$227,100
2015
$1,768 (−1.9%)
$65,700 + $176,800
$242,500
2014
$1,802 (−1.3%)
$75,300 + $176,800
$252,100
2012
$1,826
$82,500 + $176,800
$259,300
Tax history for 208 Norbakken Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,656 (+6.3%)
$118,200 + $431,100
$549,300
2025
$4,378 (+157.2%)
$112,800 + $411,400
$524,200
2024
$1,702 (+12.4%)
$58,095 + $251,939
$310,034
2023
$1,514 (+1.5%)
$50,633 + $217,654
$268,287
2022
$1,492 (−8.7%)
$65,991 + $134,280
$200,271
2021
$1,634 (−3.4%)
$81,324 + $134,207
$215,531
2020
$1,692 (+2.3%)
$68,722 + $149,643
$218,365
2019
$1,654 (+9.5%)
$68,040 + $136,264
$204,304
2018
$1,510 (−3.9%)
$68,254 + $138,448
$206,702
2017
$1,572 (+28.0%)
$61,524 + $165,561
$227,085
2016
$1,228 (−30.5%)
$61,500 + $165,600
$227,100
2015
$1,768 (−1.9%)
$65,700 + $176,800
$242,500
2014
$1,802 (−1.3%)
$75,300 + $176,800
$252,100
2012
$1,826
$82,500 + $176,800
$259,300
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.79 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1988
Style
Other
County
Cook County
APN
27-126-2400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Lot Features: Landscaped, Many Trees, Level, Rolling Slope, See Remarks
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size Dimensions: 402 x 646 x 263 x 665
Lot Size Acres: 5
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,510
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Cook County #166
Location Information
Directions: Exit onto Steam Engine Dr in downtown Lutsen off Highway 61 (west of NSFCU) - stay to your right onto Norbakken Rd. Note "Private Road" sign just past CVR campus which is Norbakken Rd. Cross powerline - and approx. 1/3 mile you will come to the property. It's the only property on the right. Fire # is halfway up the driveway. You will see the large grey garage with red door. No sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.79 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Cook County
APN: 27-126-2400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 17.3mi
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Cook County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 17.3mi
4/10
Cook County Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 17.3mi
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