A Storybook Log Cabin with History on Spirit Lake (Doherty Lake). Welcome to a one-of-a-kind lakeside retreat with history and character. The heart of this cabin is its hearth: the hand-built stone fireplace, crafted in the 1940s by none other than the grandfather of MacGyver himself. When the "new cabin" was built in the 1970s, it was thoughtfully constructed around this iconic fireplace—allowing it to sit just steps from the water’s edge. The level lot offers an easy, short walk to a sandy swimming beach. Just a few feet from the cabin, you'll find the traditional lakeside sauna house. A spacious deck welcomes you as you drive up, while another large lakeside deck offers sunsets. In summer, neighbors have gathered on pontoons in the center of the lake, adding a communal vibe. Enjoy the peaceful simplicity of fishing from your dock, swimming or diving at your private beach. Evenings are best spent by the outdoor fire ring, where generations have shared stories under the stars. As the seasons shift, the scent of burning wood and the comforting crackle of the fireplace bring a cozy ambiance that's perfect for watching football or curling up with a book. The interior features a spacious upper sleeping loft and a front sunroom, now furnished with a bed surrounded by lake-facing windows. A permitted privy is included, and all furnishings can remain (excluding personal photos, wall art, and fish mounts), making this an easy, turnkey escape. Completely ready for your next chapter—come settle in and start your own story on Spirit Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
Listed by Karen Gessell• COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS
Listed by Pamela Gilhousen• COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,172
Year built
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Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
385-0053-00060
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 10'10x17
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x27
Room Level: Upper
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 10'10x10
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 21'10x19
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Room Dimensions: 16x8
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: None
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Living/Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Full Masonry, Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Fireplace(s)
Cooling Information: None
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Area: 864
Roof: Shake
Exterior Features
Patio Porch Type: Deck
Exterior Features: Log
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Lake Bottom: Sand
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: N
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,350
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Other Structures: Sauna, Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,350
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.917
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,482
Tax Year: 2025
Tax With Assessments: $1,509
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Sand Point
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Power Company Name: Lake Country Power
Sewer: Outhouse
Fuel: Wood
Location
School Information
High School District: Mountain Iron-Buhl
School District Number: 712
School District Phone: 2187358271
Location Information
Directions: From Hibbing at round about continue onto 37 pas Cherry, Left onto Spirit Lake Road, Left onto Spirit Lake Drive. Enter driveway to the left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,172
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 385-0053-00060
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1350
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 864
Building Area Total: 1350
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Foundation Dimensions: 32x27
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Merritt Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Mountain Iron-Buhl Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
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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 91° 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Mountain Iron, MN • 55768
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