There is just not enough space to share all there is to share about this unique and very special North Shore home/property. Make sure to read the list of improvements and you'll find that every space has been updated, sensible and well thought out space reinvented (new main floor bath, lower level laundry room space and a full bath, for instance). Finding 20 acres of land with a larger home, a huge pole barn/garage, a large wood shed/work shop, an old "sugar shack" from when a former owner tapped the abundant maples for syrup...not to mention the sweet & rustic bunkhouse/guest cabin that sits across the road. It has new floors, a new wood stove that's ready to be connected at the roof, an outhouse. The quietest place to ever spend asummer night from what I'm told. Walk the "Trail of the Cedars" (as lovingly named by the owners) from the bunkhouse to a pebble beach on Caribou Lake. Big views of Caribou Lake from the back porch/deck, the living room and the upstairs bedroom!
There is just not enough allowed space for all of the photos that we wanted to share and not enough space to share all there is to share about this unique and very special North Shore home/property. Make sure to read the list of improvements and you'll find that every space has been updated, sensible and well thought out space reinvented (new main floor bath, lower level laundry room space and a full bath, for instance). Finding 20 acres of land with a larger home, a huge pole barn/garage, a large wood shed/work shop, an old "sugar shack" from when a former owner tapped the abundant maples for syrup. .. not to mention the sweet & rustic bunkhouse/guest cabin that sits across the road. It has new floors, a new wood stove that's ready to be connected at the roof, an outhouse. The quietest place to ever spend a summer night from what I'm told. Walk the "Trail of the Cedars" (as lovingly named by the owners) from the bunkhouse to a pebble beach on Caribou Lake. Speaking of nearby Caribou Lake, that is what you see shining and shimmering from the back porch/deck, the living room, the upstairs bedroom!
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #2301873
Nov 23, 2015
Sold
$299,000
Apr 16, 2015
Listed
$309,900
+19
Nestled among sugar maples and evergreens with Caribou Lake in the near distance, Caribou Hideaway is the perfect North Shore family getaway. From the moment you arrive, serenity, privacy and a beautiful view are all yours, with 20 acres, only 20 minutes from the Lutsen Mountain Ski Area and 30 minutes to Grand Marais. The kitchen is large and welcoming with adjoining dining room open to both the kitchen and great room, making a nice flow for entertaining family and friends in your new Up North home! Enjoy lazy summer afternoons reading a book on the huge covered deck, soak in the sunsets with a glass of wine. The only thing you will hear is the sound of the maple leaves rustling in the breeze. Peace and Solitude at it's finest! Cute rustic guest cabin makes for a children's playhouse in the woods. .. and the pole barn on site is perfect for storing all the toys a hobby farm like this could want. .. ATV's, Boats, Snowmobiles, Check out this Northwoods Retreat and it won't disappoint!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM6000833
Dec 2, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 17, 2014
Price Changed
$309,900
Feb 25, 2014
Listed
$329,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM31439
May 11, 2012
Listed
$349,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,658 (+3.2%)
$72,110 + $396,467
$468,577
2025
$2,576 (+5.7%)
$70,603 + $394,876
$465,479
2024
$2,436 (+6.9%)
$64,008 + $367,269
$431,277
2023
$2,278 (+5.1%)
$50,608 + $338,190
$388,798
2022
$2,168 (+1.9%)
$65,284 + $217,321
$282,605
2021
$2,128 (−7.2%)
$65,181 + $212,301
$277,482
2020
$2,292 (−4.7%)
$82,608 + $212,302
$294,910
2019
$2,406 (+1.6%)
$82,610 + $212,409
$295,019
2018
$2,368 (+8.6%)
$51,925 + $261,977
$313,902
2017
$2,180 (+12.6%)
$51,925 + $261,977
$313,902
2016
$1,936 (−16.0%)
$52,300 + $291,100
$343,400
2015
$2,304 (+3.0%)
$53,000 + $270,800
$323,800
2014
$2,236 (+1.7%)
$53,000 + $270,800
$323,800
2012
$2,198
$33,000 + $270,800
$303,800
Tax history for 568 Ward Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,658 (+3.2%)
$72,110 + $396,467
$468,577
2025
$2,576 (+5.7%)
$70,603 + $394,876
$465,479
2024
$2,436 (+6.9%)
$64,008 + $367,269
$431,277
2023
$2,278 (+5.1%)
$50,608 + $338,190
$388,798
2022
$2,168 (+1.9%)
$65,284 + $217,321
$282,605
2021
$2,128 (−7.2%)
$65,181 + $212,301
$277,482
2020
$2,292 (−4.7%)
$82,608 + $212,302
$294,910
2019
$2,406 (+1.6%)
$82,610 + $212,409
$295,019
2018
$2,368 (+8.6%)
$51,925 + $261,977
$313,902
2017
$2,180 (+12.6%)
$51,925 + $261,977
$313,902
2016
$1,936 (−16.0%)
$52,300 + $291,100
$343,400
2015
$2,304 (+3.0%)
$53,000 + $270,800
$323,800
2014
$2,236 (+1.7%)
$53,000 + $270,800
$323,800
2012
$2,198
$33,000 + $270,800
$303,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,592
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
51-131-3200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 4
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard, Boiler, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: None
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Area: 1,170
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 2,228
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,170
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,228
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,100
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 20
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 660 x 1320
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,436
Tax Year: 2024
Tax With Assessments: $2,436
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Electric,Propane,Wood
Location
School Information
High School District: Cook County
School District Number: 166
School District Phone: 2183872271
Location Information
Directions: Highway 61 to Caribou Trail. Right on Caribou Drive/Cty. Rd. 39. Follow to Ward Lake Rd. and veer right all the way to where it "Ts" w/ Deer Yard Lake Rd. Veer left and follow to 568 on the right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,592
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 20 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Cook County
APN: 51-131-3200
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 22, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 3328
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 1640
Building Area Total: 3398
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 14.2mi
4/10
Cook County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.2mi
4/10
Cook County Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.2mi
7/10
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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 83° expected this year, 13 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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Historical weather
Lutsen, MN • 55612
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.