Welcome to 6505 Tarkman Road, a private 20-acre Northwoods retreat in the heart of the Lake Vermilion area. This 5-bedroom, 4-bath home is nestled among beautifully wooded acreage featuring mature pines, abundant wildlife, and peaceful countryside views. The open-concept main level offers a cherry kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, and primary suite with a spa-like bath. Upstairs you'll find two oversized bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level provides two additional bedrooms, a recreation room, laundry area, and ample storage. Large decks offer the perfect place to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. A 36' x 30' detached garage provides plenty of space for vehicles, toys, and equipment. Conveniently located just 5 miles from Lake Vermilion, 17 miles from Giants Ridge, and 20 miles from Virginia, this move-in-ready property offers the ideal blend of privacy, recreation, and year-round country living.
Lake Vermilion Area 5BR/4BA Country Home Set On 20 Acres Featuring Open Area For Garden, 36x30 Garage, Beautiful Views & Abundant Wildlife! Just Half A Mile To Hwy 169, 5 Mi to Lake Vermilion, 17 to Giants Ridge, 20 To Virginia. Built 1998, 2,778 SF. Cherry kitchen open to spacious livingrm, dining & glass doors to decks. Main flr luxurious primary BR w/ spa bath. Upstairs, 2 huge BRs & full bth. Full basement ready to finish has high ceilings, 2 BR, bth w/ sauna, rec rm, laundry, lots of storage. NEW propane forced air heat, easy to add central air. Maint free aluminum ext. Great country home! Ready to move in! Click link for 3D Tour!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6248716
Feb 17, 2023
Sold
$325,000
$124/sq ft
Jan 19, 2023
Pending
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Nov 2, 2022
Price Changed
$349,500
$133/sq ft
Oct 16, 2022
Price Changed
$364,500
$139/sq ft
Aug 13, 2022
Listed
$374,500
$142/sq ft
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Lake Vermilion Area 5BR/4BA Country Home Set On 20 Acres Featuring Open Area For Garden, 36x30 Garage, Beautiful Views & Abundant Wildlife! Just Half A Mile To Hwy 169, 5 Mi to Lake Vermilion, 17 to Giants Ridge, 20 To Virginia. Built 1998, 2,778 SF. Cherry kitchen open to spacious livingrm, dining & glass doors to decks. Main flr luxurious primary BR w/spa bath. Upstairs, 2 huge BRs & full bth. Full basement ready to finish has high ceilings, 2 BR, bth w/sauna, rec rm, laundry, lots of storage. NEW propane forced air heat, easy to add central air. Maint free aluminum ext. Great country home! Ready to move in! Click link for 3D Tour!
Public Records
Oct 18, 2000
Sold
$161,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,704 (+5.6%)
$57,002 + $188,786
$245,788
2025
$1,614 (−30.3%)
$57,002 + $188,786
$245,788
2024
$2,316 (+33.6%)
$53,200 + $206,000
$259,200
2023
$1,734 (+21.4%)
$43,670 + $165,430
$209,100
2022
$1,428 (+19.8%)
$29,990 + $125,591
$155,581
2021
$1,192 (−0.5%)
$28,912 + $101,490
$130,402
2020
$1,198 (−18.4%)
$28,912 + $101,490
$130,402
2019
$1,468 (−1.6%)
$30,267 + $133,053
$163,320
2018
$1,492 (−3.1%)
$30,267 + $133,053
$163,320
2017
$1,540 (−2.5%)
$36,042 + $131,856
$167,898
2016
$1,580 (+1.9%)
$36,100 + $131,800
$167,900
2014
$1,550 (+11.1%)
$36,100 + $131,800
$167,900
2013
$1,395
$38,500 + $118,200
$156,700
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
20 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,764
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,764
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
560-0011-03320
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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
Tower, MN • 55790
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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38
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Tower. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 6505 Tarkman Rd
$398,994
$6 under list price of $399K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $230K to $835K.