Quintessential Minnesota Lakes Cabin!! OK!! Pull out your Checklist and let's have a look: 1) Within 2 hours of TC Metro - check; 2) Nice sized lake - Little Birch Lake offers 809 Acres of Summer Fun; 3) Good Water Clarity - a superb 9' Water Clarity; 4) Nice sandy bottom for swimming - Yes, and a gradual slope from the shoreline, swim right from the dock; 5) Good Fishing - Excellent Fishing. 6) A Modern Cabin - Yes, built in 1983 and well maintained; 7) Private, wooded lot - Yes, nicely treed and set back from the road; 8) Plenty of Sleeping Room - Main floor bedroom large lofted bedroom. Finish the lower level and sleep up to 10 people; 9) Great Outdoor Spaces - enjoy the days and evenings from the upper level full width deck, the walkout lower level patio or sit around the firepit just off the patio; 10) Western Exposure - Beautiful Minnesota summer sunsets!; 11) Room to build a garage or storage shed - yes, ample; 12) Enough room for Parking - Plenty, and for Grandpa's RV!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
Listed by Paul Eisenschenk• Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency
Nice Cabin on a wooded lot on the east side of Little Birch lake. Main floor bdrm and loft for additional sleeping. Walkout basement ready to finish. Deck updated a few years ago, screened gazebo, storage sheds, boat house, sold AS IS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,148 (+18.2%)
2024
$2,664 (+7.2%)
2023
$2,484
Tax history for 44815 Birch Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,148 (+18.2%)
2024
$2,664 (+7.2%)
2023
$2,484
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fiber Board
Foundation Area: 572
Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Metal
Exterior Features
Fencing: None
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Little Birch
Waterfront Num: 77008900
Lake Acres: 839
Lake Bottom: Hard,Sand
Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Lake Depth: 89
Waterfront Feet: 110
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No
Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 902
Lot Information
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Lot Size Area: 0.55
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 304 x 110 x 353 x 50
Road Frontage Type: Township, Unpaved Streets
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $10
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,604
Tax Year: 2018
Tax With Assessments: $1,614
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Sand Point, Well
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Holding Tank
Fuel: Electric
Location
School Information
High School District: Melrose
School District Number: 740
School District Phone: 320-256-4224
Location Information
Directions: From Melrose go North on Cty Rd 13; turn East (right) on Cty Rd 17; turn north (left) on Birch Lake Road; turn west (left) on Birch Forest Road, turn north (right) on Birch Ridge Road to property on left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,539
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Stearns County
APN: 21.12630.0000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 902
Main Level Finished Area: 572.0000
Building Area Total: 1474
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Melrose Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
7/10
Melrose Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
5/10
Melrose Secondary
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
June and 3.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$387,000 – $468,000
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