Wonderful Lake Cottage offering privacy and year round use. This home offers one level living, large kitchen with abundance of cabinets, newer shingles, windows, siding, and furnace plus addnl 4 stall garage! This one has is all and is move in ready.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Legatt• RE/MAX Results
Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4185798
Redfin Estimate
$530,114
$30K since sold in June 2022$7,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 34.4% higher than the average sale price ($394K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful Lake Cottage offering privacy and year round use. This home offers one level living, large kitchen with abundance of cabinets, newer shingles, windows, siding, and furnace plus addnl 4 stall garage! This one has is all and is move in ready.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4095425
Mar 31, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2011
Listed
$280,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 2002
Sold
$191,700
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,820 (+7.9%)
$205,900 + $386,900
$592,800
2024
$4,468 (+3.5%)
$205,900 + $370,100
$576,000
2023
$4,318 (+5.9%)
$204,900 + $333,900
$538,800
2022
$4,076 (+0.7%)
$234,600 + $209,300
$443,900
2021
$4,046 (−9.6%)
$234,600 + $199,900
$434,500
2020
$4,476 (+10.2%)
$256,300 + $196,100
$452,400
2019
$4,060 (−2.0%)
$245,400 + $178,800
$424,200
2018
$4,144 (+3.7%)
2017
$3,998 (+3.2%)
2016
$3,874 (+16.1%)
2015
$3,336 (−4.6%)
2014
$3,496
Tax history for 43263 Birch Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,820 (+7.9%)
$205,900 + $386,900
$592,800
2024
$4,468 (+3.5%)
$205,900 + $370,100
$576,000
2023
$4,318 (+5.9%)
$204,900 + $333,900
$538,800
2022
$4,076 (+0.7%)
$234,600 + $209,300
$443,900
2021
$4,046 (−9.6%)
$234,600 + $199,900
$434,500
2020
$4,476 (+10.2%)
$256,300 + $196,100
$452,400
2019
$4,060 (−2.0%)
$245,400 + $178,800
$424,200
2018
$4,144 (+3.7%)
2017
$3,998 (+3.2%)
2016
$3,874 (+16.1%)
2015
$3,336 (−4.6%)
2014
$3,496
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas/Log
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Plywood
Foundation Type: Block
Building Style Type: Rambler
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Below Average
Exterior Wall: Wallboard
Roof Covering Type: Concrete Tile
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Building Type: Recreation
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PERCYS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,098
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,080
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,080
Building Sq. Ft: 2,098
Legal Description: 2.40 A. S 242' OF GOV'T LOT 2 LYING W'LY OF ROAD SECTION 01 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 033
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 104,544
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: MELROSE TWP
Acres: 2.4
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,098
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Stearns County
APN: 21.12213.0000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Melrose Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Melrose Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Melrose, MN • 56352
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$504,000 – $610,000
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