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23620 S Melissa Drive

Lake View Twp, MN 56501

6 beds
2 baths
1,392 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$969 per sqft
1945 build
– on site

Quintessential Lake Melissa. South shore. 150’ level front. Cottage - plus guest house. Lake shore that defines the old elegance of Lake Melissa. Lot is a fabulously sprawling level lot with hard sand lake bottom. Main cottage is 4BD/1BA, kitchen, living w/ stone WB fireplace, huge screened porch -built in the 40’s with the charm and aesthetic of that vintage, bestowing the romance of the original cottages in this region. Guest house was built in 1992, intended for yr.round function; 2BD/1BA, kitchen, vaulted ceiling and lake side deck. The first time offered in decades, this piece is epic lake shore real estate. Lot depth is 266/222’ - tons of manicured green space. Small storage shed, paved parking, dock included. Sold As-Is. Professional photography Tuesday 5/13.

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Monica Kaiser / Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 12, 2025 •

MLS# 6719021 —

The Building

Year Built:

1945
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

80
Construction Materials:

Steel Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Frame,Steel
Roof:

Asphalt
Accessibility Features:

No Stairs Internal, Partially Wheelchair, Wheelchair Ramp(s)
Levels:

One
Main Level Finished Area:

1392.0000
Basement:

None
Basement:

false
Foundation Area:

1392
Foundation Dimensions:

862 sqft guest house
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

1392
Above Grade Finished Area:

1392

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Informal Dining Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Stone, Wood Burning
Amenities:

Dock,Porch

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1392

Location

Directions:

23620 South Melissa Drive
Latitude:

46.732196
Longitude:

-95.907659

The Property

Parcel Number:

190760000
Zoning Description:

Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Subtype:

Cabin
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

true
Additional Parcels Description:

190776000,190761000
Lot Features:

Accessible Shoreline, Some Trees
Lot Size Area:

0.84
Lot Size Dimensions:

150 X 260/225
Lot Size SqFt:

36590.4
Lot Size Units:

Acres
View:

North, Panoramic
Lake Chain:

N
Lake Acres:

1827
Lake Depth:

43
Lake Bottom:

Hard,Sand
Water Body Name:

Melissa
Waterfront Slope:

Level
Waterfront Feet:

150
Road Between Waterfront and Home:

No
Road Frontage Type:

County Road
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road
Water Source:

None
Other Structures:

Guest House, Other, Storage Shed
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

7094
Tax With Assessments:

7094.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bath Description:

Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Three Quarter Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling:

Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic System Compliant - No

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Schools

High School District:

Detroit Lakes

The Community

Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake Front
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

No

Parking

Parking Features:

Paved
Parking Open:

3

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,350,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,228
Taxes	$591
Insurance	$371
Utilities	$171 See report
Total	$8,361/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/12/25 May 12, 2025	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$1,350,000

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Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes.

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