Opportunity knocks, whispers and shouts. Where to begin? How about a shout out to the amazing land itself; nearly 3 acres situated on Chicago Bay at the mouth of the Flute Reed River. Then there is the comfortable home with beautiful views. In addition, there is a seasonal guest cabin currently operated as a vacation rental; the Chicago Bay Hideaway. Then there is the 900 square foot garage with insulated space on the second level. The main home has 3 bedrooms, a full bath on each level, a three season porch overlooking the lake and river which is warm enough to use on sunny winter days. The house needs wall coverings in the main floor bedroom and second level. The home is built to high quality standards with in-floor heat, top of the line windows, water from the lake with UV, triple filtration and a circulating heat pump providing hot water on demand. The owner is installing a new septic tank Oct. 15. The parklike yard provides easy access to the shoreline with the possibility of launching a canoe or kayak on calm days. Opportunity knocks for the next caretaker of this special place to determine the next stage of its life. Finally, history whispers the story of the first settler in Hovland, Ole Brunes, who chose this beautiful spot as a homestead and built a small log cabin. Louis and Nella Ellingson acquired it in 1902 and established the Ellingson Hotel which stills stands at the site. School children used to stay at the hotel during the week to attend school and walked home up to 10 miles on the weekends. Imagine the stories contained along the 262 feet of lakeshore and 400 feet of river frontage: Immigrants and visitors arriving to stay at the hotel, logs being shipped from the mouth of the river, fishing on the big lake, smelting on the river....it goes on and on. See the supplements for photos and historical records.
Sold for $857,000
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$857,000
4766 Chicago Bay Rd, Hovland, MN 55606
3beds
2,243sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
2.67 Acres Lot
$909,400 Zestimate®
$382/sqft
$2,264 Estimated rent
Home value
$909,400
$846,000 - $973,000
$2,264/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:15pm
Listed by:
Susan Nichols 218-370-1226,
Red Pine Realty
Bought with:
Dee Furo, MN 40224863
Messina & Associates Real Estate
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6110397
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Also, there is a 6X6 walk in closet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 17
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom
- Description: Owner uses it as an office and laundry room - it lacks a closet.
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Loft
- Description: Loft above garage, partially finished
- Level: Upper
- Area: 612 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 34
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 10
Other
- Description: Guest Cabin/Rental Unit
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Radiant, Propane
Appliances
- Included: Water Filtration System, Water Heater-Gas, Water Osmosis System, Water Heater-Tankless, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Second Floor Laundry
Features
- Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tiled Floors
- Doors: Patio Door
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,243 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,243
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached, Attic, Electrical Service, Insulation
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Lake Superior, Panoramic, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Lake Superior,River
- Waterfront features: Lake Superior, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Rocky, Elevation-Low, Shore-Beach)
- Body of water: Lake Superior
- Frontage length: 262
Lot
- Size: 2.67 Acres
- Dimensions: 300 x 400
- Features: Many Trees, Level
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed, Guest House, Other
- Foundation area: 1333
- Parcel number: 562202425
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank-Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Arrowhead Electric
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hovland
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2023 | Sold | $857,000-7.3%$382/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110397 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2023 | Pending sale | $924,900$412/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110397 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2023 | Contingent | $924,900$412/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110397 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2023 | Price change | $924,900-2.6%$412/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110397 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $950,000$424/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6110397 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,645 +72.8% | $723,100 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $3,267 -2.9% | $692,900 +28.8% |
| 2023 | $3,364 -0.4% | $537,800 +1.4% |
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Neighborhood: 55606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Sawtooth Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 18.1 mi
- 4/10Cook County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 18.1 mi
- 7/10Cook County Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 18.1 mi
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- Minnesota
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- Hovland
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- 4766 Chicago Bay Rd