Welcome to your own Northwoods retreat! Set on over 27 wooded acres, this 3-bedroom fixer-upper offers privacy, space, and endless potential. Whether you’re dreaming of a weekend getaway, hobby farm, or year-round country home, this property provides the perfect canvas to bring your vision to life. Inside, the home features a functional layout ready for your updates and personal touch. The unfinished bathroom is ready to be finished your way. Outside, you’ll find five, in tandem, garages—ideal for vehicles, equipment, and outdoor toys. A tractor, riding lawn mower, and snow blower are all included in the sale, making it easy to start enjoying the property right away. Experience peaceful surroundings, abundant wildlife, and the quiet charm of Makinen. If you’re looking for space, potential, and the beauty of the Northwoods, this property delivers.
Sold for $108,000
$108,000
2801 Deer Forest Rd, Makinen, MN 55763
3beds
1baths
1,176sqft
Residential
Built in 1950
27.58 Acres Lot
$109,000 Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$1,464 Estimated rent
Home value
$109,000
$102,000 - $117,000
$1,464/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 27, 2026 at 09:15am
Listed by:
Nicole Culbert-Dahl,
Culbert Realty
Bought with:
Northwoods Land Office
Source: Range AOR,MLS#: 149233
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 0 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 0 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10 x 14
Kitchen
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Propane
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Poured
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,960
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 784
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: 3+ Stalls, Detached
- Garage spaces: 5
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Exterior features: Guttering: Yes
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Waterfront features: 0 - None
Lot
- Size: 27.58 Acres
- Dimensions: 1314 x 920
Details
- Parcel number: 300001002300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Hard Board, Wood Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps: 100
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Makinen
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Sold | $108,000-6.1%$92/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Contingent | $115,000$98/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $115,000-7.9%$98/sqft |
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| 11/20/2025 | Price change | $124,900-21.9%$106/sqft |
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| 10/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $159,900+131.7%$136/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $892 -0.2% | $172,200 +38.3% |
| 2023 | $894 +13.7% | $124,500 +5.6% |
| 2022 | $786 -13.2% | $117,900 +18.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 55763
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mesabi East Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 14.1 mi
- 5/10Mesabi East SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 14.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ara-Hyt Lk/Bwbk 2711
Source: Range AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- Makinen
- 55763
- 2801 Deer Forest Rd