Looking for a project to make your own on the North Shore? Look no more, this 2 bedroom home sitting on 1.5 acres in downtown Lutsen is it! From the original hardwood floors under the carpet to the 2 large bedrooms upstairs, there is a ton of potential to add your own visions to this home. You can easily move in right away and start working on the updates you want to do. The kitchen and living room on the main floor have a ton of natural light. The walk out lower level has plenty of room for you to store all your seasonal gear, and still have space for the washer, dryer and maybe a freezer, plus the New furnace that was installed in 2023. The property is zoned both General Commercial and Residential which gives the out of the box thinkers many choices, maybe you could create that business you always dreamed of! Close to everything Lutsen has to offer: Lutsen Mountains, Superior National Golf Course, Hiking/ Biking/ snowmobiling/ Cross Country Skiing trails, not to mention all the Inland lakes just minutes away! Time to make your plans of North Shore living a reality!
For sale
$285,000
5281 W Highway 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
2beds
1,200sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
1.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsWalk out lower level
- 104 days |
- 1,048 |
- 20 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 28, 2025 at 10:10am
Listed by:
Chris Goettl 218-370-9012,
TimberWolff Realty LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors,MLS#: 6121586
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Mud Room
Bedroom
- Description: Great space for Bunkbeds?
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Bedroom
- Description: Tons of space to relax!
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 20
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Kitchen
- Description: Spacious Kitchen!
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Description: Light filled space, original hardwood floors under carpet!
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Mud room
- Description: Great space for your coats and boots!
- Level: Main
- Area: 12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 3
Storage
- Description: Washer and Dryer hook ups, tons of Space for all your seasonal gear!
- Level: Lower
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Unfinished,Walkout,Washer Hook-Ups
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 800
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, None
Features
- Levels: Multi-Level
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 440
- Parcel number: 271263120
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Arrowhead Electric
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Mound Septic
- Water: Private, Drilled
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lutsen
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,800
- Annual tax amount: $492
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 104 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000$238/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors #6121586 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $646 +7% | $146,162 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $604 +41.8% | $144,245 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $426 -33.6% | $131,492 +67.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,668/mo
Principal & interest
$1380
Property taxes
$188
Home insurance
$100
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 55612
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sawtooth Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 17.3 mi
- 4/10Cook County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 17.3 mi
- 7/10Cook County Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.3 mi
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