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8981 & 8985 W Bear Island Lake Rd

Babbitt, MN 55706-0000

3 beds
3 baths
2,616 sqft
~1 acre lot
$210 per sqft
1997 build
– on site

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Pristine Bear Island Lake views flood home’s Great Room, whether in the kitchen/dining/seating areas! Custom built, 1,944 sq ft home also boasts Norwegian laminate flooring, ash woodwork, custom pecan cabinetry, marble center island countertop, main level laundry along with 2 bedrooms & full bath. Lower walkout level houses spacious family/rec area with freestanding fireplace & wetbar, large office area, ¾ bath & mechanical area. Completely remodeled 672 sq ft guest cabin allows for longer term entertaining, … with its open kitchen/dining/living floorplan, plus bedroom, office & ¾ bath. Both home & guest cabin have expansive lakeside decks! And the wood fired sauna, too! The +-240’ of sandy/rock shoreline with mature tree coverage offers privacy. Main home built to be energy efficient with alternate heat sources, central AC & wired for an external generator. Each parcel has newer constructed double stall garages; separate power sources & wells; with shared compliant septic system. Bear Island Lake, noted for a wide variety of fishing, is a 2,351 acre natural glacial lake with more than 20 picturesque islands & where more than 80% of the shoreland is undeveloped. When not on the lake, Bear Island Lake Recreational Trail is located directly across the road! It's all waiting for YOU!

Listing courtesy of DAAR / Wildwoods Land Company

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MLS# 6091351 —

The Building

Construction Type:

Frame/Wood
Roof:

Asphalt Shingles
Stories:

1
Exterior:

Wood

Interior

Amenities:

Ceiling Fans, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Center Island, Natural Woodwork, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Center Hall, Drywalls, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry
Dining:

Breakfast Bar, Combine with Kitchen, Combine with Living Room, Informal Dining Room
Extra Rooms:

Den/Office, Family/Rec, Mud Room, See Remarks, Great Room
Fireplace:

yes
Fireplaces:

2
Fireplace Type:

freestanding
Basement Style:

Full
Basement Features:

Finished, Walkout, Bath, Den/Office, Family/Rec Room, Fireplace, Kitchen, Utility Room
Basement Material:

Poured Concrete, Wood
Negotiable Items:

Appliances, Dock

Financial & Terms

Potential Short Sale:

no

Location

Latitude:

47.7602681508485
Longitude:

-91.9966867632294

The Property

Property Style:

SF Single Family
Subtype:

Single Family
Lot Description:

accessible shoreline, landscaped, medium tree coverage, High, Rolling
Amenities-Exterior:

Deck, Dock, Gutter/Downspout
View:

Inland Lake, Panoramic
1.07

Acres:
Road Frontage:

County, Dead End/No Outlet, Paved
Road Maintenance:

Public
Road Between Waterfront and Home:

no
Waterfront Name:

Bear Island
Waterfront:

yes
Outbuildings:

Sauna, Storage Shed, Guesthouse
Classification:

NonHomestead
Zoning (WI):

Residential

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Main Floor Bedroom:

1

Baths

Bath Description:

3/4 Basement, Full Main Floor
Main Floor Bath:

Yes

The Listing

Terms:

Cash, Conventional

Heating & Cooling

Heat:

Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace, Forced Air, Propane, Electric
Air Conditioning:

Central

Utilities

Sewer:

Drain Field, Outhouse
Water:

Drilled, Dug
Mechanicals:

Water Heater-Electric

Appliances

Appliances:

Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Wall Oven, Washer

Schools

School District:

St. Louis County #2142

The Community

Waterfront Description:

Inland Lake
Waterfront Access:

Private

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached, Multiple
Garage Features:

Drains, Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation, Slab
Garage Dimensions:

24 x 30 AND 24 x 24
Parking/Driveway:

Driveway - Gravel, Off Street

Extra Units

Outbuilding Description:

Ranch/Rambler

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Utility Costs

$248/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/23/20 Dec 23, 2020	Sold	DAAR	$550,000	-12.0%
12/10/20 Dec 10, 2020	Pending	DAAR	$625,000
7/3/20 Jul 3, 2020	Listed / Active	DAAR	$625,000

House Sold on 12/23/2020

$550,000

Listing provided by broker:

Wendy Johnson

Wildwoods Land Company

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8981 & 8985 W Bear Island Lake Rd

Babbitt, MN 55706-0000