Lovely old 2 BR dovetail log cabin with potential galore on 10 acres. Turn it into a get-away for hunting or a home within 15 minutes of beautiful Lake Vermilion for fishing. Included is a one room cabin that has a new propane gas heater. There is an RV hook-up on the electric pole. Take a look and start getting ready for the upcoming seasons. CONTRACT FOR DEED possible for FULL PRICE OFFER with $15,000 down.
Diamond in the rough! Dovetail cabin built in the early 1900 on 17 acres. Two wells, a wood shed, wood stove inside and also great hunting and fishing 15 minutes away from famous Lake Vermilion. Located near Tower.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5281636
Oct 18, 2019
Sold
$20,000
$28/sq ft
Oct 5, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2019
Price Changed
$25,000
$36/sq ft
Sep 20, 2019
Price Changed
$30,000
$43/sq ft
Aug 20, 2019
Listed
$35,000
$50/sq ft
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Diamond in the rough! Dovetail cabin built in the early 1900 on 17 acres. Two wells, a wood shed, wood stove inside and also great hunting and fishing 15 minutes away from famous Lake Vermilion. Located near Tower.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4909008
Aug 24, 2018
Sold
$20,000
$28/sq ft
Aug 9, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2018
Relisted
—
Jul 5, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2018
Price Changed
$26,000
$37/sq ft
May 30, 2018
Relisted
—
Feb 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2018
Listed
$29,000
$41/sq ft
RAOR #128674
Aug 24, 2018
Sold
$20,000
$28/sq ft
Feb 19, 2016
Listed
$26,000
$37/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM19262
Apr 21, 2006
Listed
$57,900
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$508 (+4.5%)
$35,600 + $15,200
$50,800
2025
$486 (+37.3%)
$35,600 + $15,200
$50,800
2024
$354 (+4.1%)
$30,400 + $2,800
$33,200
2023
$340 (+16.4%)
$26,500 + $2,400
$28,900
2022
$292 (+10.6%)
$18,600 + $2,200
$20,800
2021
$264 (−13.7%)
$16,000 + $2,000
$18,000
2020
$306 (−29.2%)
$16,000 + $2,000
$18,000
2019
$432 (−2.7%)
$25,300 + $12,100
$37,400
2018
$444 (+3.7%)
$25,900 + $12,100
$38,000
2017
$428 (−2.3%)
$27,800 + $12,300
$40,100
2016
$438 (−7.8%)
$27,800 + $12,300
$40,100
2014
$475 (−9.5%)
$29,200 + $12,300
$41,500
2013
$525
$28,700 + $16,800
$45,500
Tax history for 8494 Lempia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$508 (+4.5%)
$35,600 + $15,200
$50,800
2025
$486 (+37.3%)
$35,600 + $15,200
$50,800
2024
$354 (+4.1%)
$30,400 + $2,800
$33,200
2023
$340 (+16.4%)
$26,500 + $2,400
$28,900
2022
$292 (+10.6%)
$18,600 + $2,200
$20,800
2021
$264 (−13.7%)
$16,000 + $2,000
$18,000
2020
$306 (−29.2%)
$16,000 + $2,000
$18,000
2019
$432 (−2.7%)
$25,300 + $12,100
$37,400
2018
$444 (+3.7%)
$25,900 + $12,100
$38,000
2017
$428 (−2.3%)
$27,800 + $12,300
$40,100
2016
$438 (−7.8%)
$27,800 + $12,300
$40,100
2014
$475 (−9.5%)
$29,200 + $12,300
$41,500
2013
$525
$28,700 + $16,800
$45,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.11 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
819
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
St. Louis County
APN
560-0011-05840
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: None
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: None
Fencing: None
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size : 721.65 x641
Lot Size Acres: 10
Location
Schools Information
School District: St.Louis County-2142
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 819
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 9.11 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 560-0011-05840
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Tower-Soudan Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.8mi
5/10
Northeast Range Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 17.0mi
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