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42429 E Big Mcdonald Drive

Dent, MN 56528

3 beds
4 baths
3,462 sqft
~2 acre lot
$392 per sqft
2004 build
– on site

BIG MAC-SANDY BOTTOM-SUNSET LUXURY!! Exceptional turnkey year-round lake property w/ stunning sunset views on the desirable East shore of Big McDonald with a whopping 226’ of shoreline on 2.4 acres! This warm and inviting home features a vaulted knotty pine ceiling, rich knotty alder cabinetry, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace, spacious kitchen w/ large center island & reclaimed wood flooring. Living area flows into a four-season porch to a wrap-around deck. Main floor master suite and dedicated laundry. Upper level w/ private guest bed, bonus sleeping &/or family room. Finished lower level with guest bedrooms, family room & kitchenette. 2-stall detached garage and guest quarters above. Gently sloped lot to lake, highlighted by impressive rock work and a beautifully landscaped shoreline and fire pit. Furniture, dock, lifts, 16' fish/ski boat, 24' pontoon, JD tractor all included in the sale! See Features and Improvements doc for deets. Book a private showing today!

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Michael Carlson / RE/MAX Advantage Plus

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 11, 2025 •

MLS# 6712880 —

The Building

Year Built:

2004
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

21
Construction Materials:

Brick/Stone, Vinyl Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Frame
Roof:

Asphalt
Accessibility Features:

None
Levels:

Two
Main Level Finished Area:

1694.0000
Basement:

Egress Window(s), Finished, Concrete
Basement:

true
Foundation Area:

1200
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

3462
Above Grade Finished Area:

2670
Below Grade Finished Area:

792

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Kitchen/Dining Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Full Masonry, Gas

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3462

Location

Directions:

Approximately 11 miles from Perham, 25 miles from Detroit Lakes, and 1 hr 15 minutes from Fargo/Moorhead,
Latitude:

46.5775830645
Longitude:

-95.7570302712

The Property

Parcel Number:

20000990841000
Zoning Description:

Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Lot Size Area:

2.4
Lot Size Dimensions:

2.4 acres
Lot Size SqFt:

104544
Lot Size Units:

Acres
View:

Lake
Lake Chain:

N
Lake Acres:

991
Lake Depth:

46
Lake Bottom:

Sand
Water Body Name:

Big McDonald
Waterfront Feet:

226
Road Between Waterfront and Home:

No
Road Frontage Type:

Paved Streets
Water Source:

Other
Other Structures:

Additional Garage, Studio
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

8953
Tax With Assessments:

9076.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Bath Description:

3/4 Basement,3/4 Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor Full Bath
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Radiant Floor
Cooling:

Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer:

Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field

Schools

High School District:

Perham-Dent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

McDonald Shores
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake Front, Lake View
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

No

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached Garage, Detached, Gravel, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage SqFt:

600

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,360,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$7,282
Taxes	$746
Insurance	$374
Utilities	$176 See report
Total	$8,578/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/29/25 May 29, 2025	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$1,360,000	104.5% (15.9% / YR)
11/1/18 Nov 1, 2018		NORTHSTAR	$665,000

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This house located in MN 56528 is currently for sale for $1,360,000. 42429 E Big Mcdonald Drive is a 3,462 square foot house with 3 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 18 days. This house is in the attendance area of Heart Of The Lake Elementary School and Perham Senior High School.

Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and RE/MAX Advantage Plus.

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