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46771 Smith Lake Road

Marcell, MN 56657

2 beds
2 baths
1,033 sqft
~21 acre lot
$1,161 per sqft
1967 build
– on site

First Time Offered in 60 Years, A Rare Northern Minnesota Gem. Welcome to a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a stunning full log cabin retreat nestled on twenty-one private acres and surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine USDA forest land. Located just north of Grand Rapids in the legendary Chippewa National Forest, this one-of-a-kind property also boasts over 5,000 feet of shoreline on the serene and fully recreational East Smith Lake. This is the kind of place that captures the spirit of a true Up North getaway, tall pines, unspoiled wilderness, and a quiet, gradual slope leading to a hard sand-bottomed shoreline that feels like it belongs in a storybook. Lovingly built in the 1960s and meticulously kept ever since, the log cabin is a beautifully preserved time capsule. Inside, you will find two cozy bedrooms, a charming sleeping loft, a functional kitchen, and a spacious great room featuring soaring 15-foot ceilings and a high-efficiency wood stove that invites you to gather year-round. The large tuck-under garage below offers convenient space for toys and tools. Step outside and you will discover even more, a lakeside wood-burning sauna, a quaint shower house and potter’s shed, and the detached garage is complete with a sleeping loft for overflow guests or extra storage. East Smith Lake is a hidden treasure: 152 acres, five miles of shoreline, and thirty-eight feet deep, perfect for fishing, kayaking, and water sports all summer long. Whether you are looking for a private family retreat, a peaceful base for outdoor adventures, or a legacy property to pass down through generations, this rare offering is ready to welcome its next chapter.

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Michael Lynch / Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 23, 2025 •

MLS# 6723379 —

The Building

Year Built:

1967
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

58
Construction Materials:

Log, Log Siding, Wood Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Log
Roof:

Metal, Pitched
Accessibility Features:

None
Levels:

One and One Half
Main Level Finished Area:

912.0000
Basement:

Partial, Unfinished
Basement:

true
Foundation Area:

728
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

1761
Above Grade Finished Area:

1033

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Amenities:

Dock,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Sauna

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1033

Location

Directions:

North of Grand Rapids on 38 past Caribou lake to right on Smith Lake Road to fire number 46771, go right, then keep to the left at the "Y" in the road to the gate.
Latitude:

47.539828
Longitude:

-93.616927

The Property

Parcel Number:

660022300
Zoning Description:

Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Subtype:

Acreage,Cabin,Log Home
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Lot Features:

Many Trees
Lot Size Area:

20.93
Lot Size Dimensions:

irregular
Lot Size SqFt:

911710.8
Lot Size Units:

Acres
View:

Bay, East, North, Panoramic, South, West
Lake Chain:

N
Lake Acres:

151
Lake Depth:

38
Lake Bottom:

Hard,Excellent Sand
Water Body Name:

East Smith
Waterfront Slope:

Gradual
Waterfront Feet:

5000
Waterfront Elevation:

10-15
Road Between Waterfront and Home:

No
Wooded Area:

20.93
Fencing:

None
Water Source:

Well
Other Structures:

Additional Garage, Guest House, Other, Sauna
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

3178
Tax With Assessments:

3208.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bath Description:

Main Floor Full Bath,Sauna,Shower Only,Walk-In Shower Stall
Three Quarter Baths:

1
Quarter Baths:

1

The Listing

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Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Cooling:

None

Utilities

Sewer:

Private Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Cooktop, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven

Schools

High School District:

Grand Rapids

The Community

Pool Features:

None
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake Front
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

No

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached Garage, Detached, Driveway - Other Surface, Heated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage Dimensions:

30x22
Garage SqFt:

660

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,200,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$6,425
Taxes	$264
Insurance	$330
Utilities	$223 See report
Total	$7,242/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/21/25 May 21, 2025	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$1,200,000

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This house located in MN 56657 is currently for sale for $1,200,000. 46771 Smith Lake Road is a 1,033 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 28 days. This house is in the attendance area of Forest Lake Elementary School, Grand Rapids Senior High School, and Robert J. Elkington Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and Lakes Sotheby's International Realty.

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