Nearly 5 acres in the Side Lake area offering space, privacy and excellent recreational access! This 2-bedroom, one-level property includes a large 28x40 detached garage, providing plenty of room for vehicles, recreational equipment and storage. The setting features an open yard surrounded by the wooded character northern Minnesota is known for. Located near McCarthy Beach State Park, Side Lake and Sturgeon Lake, with access to fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and an extensive network of year-round recreational trails. McCarthy Beach State Park is especially known for its sugar-sand beach and access to the area's interconnected lakes and trail systems. The home currently has no running water; seller is not aware of a well or septic system. A unique opportunity for buyers looking for acreage and a recreational foothold in the Side Lake area.
Nearly 5 acres in the Side Lake area offering space, privacy and excellent recreational access! This 2-bedroom, one-level property includes a large 28x40 detached garage, providing plenty of room for vehicles, recreational equipment and storage. The setting features an open yard surrounded by the wooded character northern Minnesota is known for. Located near McCarthy Beach State Park, Side Lake and Sturgeon Lake, with access to fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and an extensive network of year-round recreational trails. McCarthy Beach State Park is especially known for its sugar-sand beach and access to the area's interconnected lakes and trail systems. The home currently has no running water; seller is not aware of a well or septic system. A unique opportunity for buyers looking for acreage and a recreational foothold in the Side Lake area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$674 (+180.8%)
$27,500 + $33,100
$60,600
2025
$240 (+2.6%)
$16,500 + $18,900
$35,400
2024
$234 (+5.4%)
$15,720 + $18,900
$34,620
2023
$222 (−2.6%)
$14,160 + $14,520
$28,680
2022
$228 (−0.9%)
$13,860 + $14,520
$28,380
2021
$230 (+6.5%)
$12,840 + $15,180
$28,020
2020
$216 (+5.9%)
$12,840 + $15,180
$28,020
2019
$204
$12,840 + $15,180
$28,020
2018
$204
$12,840 + $15,180
$28,020
2017
$204 (+1.0%)
$12,840 + $15,900
$28,740
2016
$202 (−17.2%)
$12,800 + $15,900
$28,700
2014
$244 (−3.7%)
$13,900 + $23,100
$37,000
2013
$254
$13,900 + $23,800
$37,700
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
624
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
624
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
370-0010-04370
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Side Lake, MN • 55781
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
2.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 12594 East Rd
$43,595
$5,405 under list price of $49K
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