Discover your dream lakefront retreat on the shores of Lake Melissa, combining relaxation and natural beauty. This recently updated home, complete with a charming guest quarter above the garage, offers 2,712 square feet of combined living space, making it an ideal getaway for family, friends, and unforgettable lake memories. Step inside the main lake home and be greeted by an inviting open-concept design that blends rustic elegance with modern sophistication. Large panoramic windows flood the living room, bringing the outside in with panoramic views of the water. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, large island and pantry cabinet. There is plenty of space for everyone with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, and a large flex room for all the lake life necessities. The second living quarters is the perfect guest retreat with everything they need! Great storage with the 2-stall garage plus landscaping and lakeside deck. With direct lake frontage, you’ll have easy access to all your favorite water activities, including the dock and boat lift, making it a turnkey lakefront escape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise on one of the most coveted lakes in the area. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an entertainer’s dream, this Lake Melissa property offers it all.
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Price cut: $50K (4/19)
$1,000,000
12243 Fern Beach Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
6beds
2,712sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.29 Acres Lot
$962,900 Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lakefront retreatDock and boat liftLarge islandDirect lake frontageModern sophisticationInviting open-concept designCharming guest quarter
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 19, 2025 at 08:27am
Listed by:
Jason Carrier 701-318-4114,
Beyond Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6680658

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Flex Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Deck, Garage, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Deck
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Flex room
- Level: Main
Garage
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,712
- Total interior livable area: 2,712 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,712
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View, Waterfront Num(03047500), Lake Acres(1827), Lake Depth(43)
- Body of water: Melissa
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 57
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 57.5 x 255
Details
- Foundation area: 2040
- Parcel number: 190829000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Age of Property: 78
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Birch Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit Lakes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $853,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,308
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
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