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Paynesville lakeside rambler has become a relaxing place for family visits See article on page 3

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DO IT YOURSELF Ace Hardware ................................9 Advantage One Insurance Agency.31 Alexandria Homes........................27 Alex Carpet One ..........................28 American Door Works..................22 Amps............................................14 Benchmark Real Estate Services...32 Benchmark Real Estate Services, Judy Frieler ..............................11 Benchmark Real Estate Services, Marg Haider ............................30 Benchmark Real Estate Services, Deb Meyer................................29 Benusa Appliance Sales & Service.........................10 Billmarks Insurance Services ..........9 Bork Lumber................................31 Bromenschenkel Construction .......14 Central MN Credit Union ............30 Central MN Realty ....... 16, 17 & 19 Central MN Realty, Brandon Kelley .........................18 Century 21 First Realty, Barbara Lent ............................15 2 • Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide, June 2015

Collins Realty Inc...........................9 East-West Realty..................... 6 & 7 Edina Realty, Randy Meierhofer.....................21 Eldred Realty, Osakis .............. 4 & 5 Freeport State Bank .....................15 Heartland Security .......................29 Hartmann Realty..........................20 Hometown Abstract & Title .........22 Landmark Realty .........................13 Line’s Building Center, Inc. ..........22 M&M Lumber .............................28 Main Street Real Estate ...............28 MN National Bank ......................29 Pro-Build......................................25 Re/Max Results Commercial, Bill Molitor ..............................31 Riverwood Realty, Inc...................11 Schultz Soft Water Inc .................11 Tischer Home Inspection ..............25 Tom Kraemer Inc. ........................25 United Country ............................24 Update Building Supplies..............14 Worms Lumber and Ready Mix....15

Paynesville lakeside rambler has become a relaxing place for family visits

By KERRY DRAGER Correspondent

Jim and Margie Hess were like many Minnesota couples that are nearing retirement. They had their hearts set on a new home to spend their restful days. They wanted a home that would be uniquely their own where they could enjoy one of Minnesota’s greatest features, a glistening, peaceful lake.

For 18 years, the couple had enjoyed a lakeside home during weekend visits from their permanent residence in the metro area.

As they prepare for retirement at their jobs as optometrists, they knew that their weekend getaway didn’t have the space they needed for year-round living.

As they began their search for a new residence, their realtor and neighbor suggested a 1950’s rambler on Lake Koronis in Paynesville that he believed was just what they were looking for.

“This place had me at the driveway,” said Margie. “I’ve always wanted a newer house. A bigger house. A place that our grandchildren and children would like to visit when they see us. It didn’t even matter to me what the house looked like. I was just thrilled with the view of the lake and the trees.”

The property came with many amenities that cannot be added to lakefront property any longer, including a boat house and a large landing. There were several outbuildings to the property,

Photo submitted

Jim and Margie Hess wanted a retirement home that their family could also enjoy while they visited. Their fully remodeled rambler provides all the lakefront conveniences so they can spend peaceful evenings on their deck. along with the heavily wooded two and a half acre lot and the canopy driveway that captured Margie’s heart.

“It has everything we wanted.

Outbuildings, storage sheds, a

boathouse – all the things that make living on the lake enjoyable,” said Jim. Though the property came with everything they were looking for, the rambler itself was in desperContinued on Page 8

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residential PrOPerties Osakis

Very cozy 1 BR home with a large attached 26x40 garage. Extra year round one bedroom cabin in the backyard to rent out.

MLS #10-16242 $

neW LiSTing

Osakis

Beautifully remodeled house ready to move into a real one of a kind property.

Right on the edge of town with over 6 acres overlooking DNR land with a lake on it. Has a nice fireplace in the living room. Custom kitchen cabinets & porcelain floor. Close to golf course, bike trail & has fruit trees. Wood boiler only 5 yrs old, newer pole shed with cement 30x40 with power. Nice decks, just so many great things to say about this property, come take a look today! MLS #10-17111

248,850

$

Clarissa Price reduced

55,000 Osakis

Excellent location in Clarissa with a 1.3 acre yard. One level, 4 BR, 2 BA home with an attached 40x42 insulated garage with large 12x18 entry between home and garage.

Driveway has crushed asphalt.

MLS #10-16961

Price reduced

Nicely updated 3 BR, 2 BA home on corner lot right next to the bike trail, over 2,300 sq. ft, unfinished basement for more room. Completely refaced the exterior of home: windows, siding, roof and a back patio all in 2008. One car detached garage with new roof, siding, hardwood floors in the living room and master BR. Come make this home yours. MLS #10-15569 $ $

Pending 105,900

90,000

$

125,000

Osakis

Beautiful tile in the kitchen. Open living space throughout the house. Large deck on back of the home and a nice two car garage. Some updates were started and will need to be finished. Excellent quality 4 BR home. MLS #10-16296

89,900

$

Osakis

122,500

$

lOng prairie

Great 6 BR hobby farm with 10 acres, bring your horses and others all set up and ready to go. This property has been extremely well cared for. The master Very clean home with a beautiful private suite in this home has its own entry, kitchen, and BA. backyard with raised garden beds. This home Hardwood floors are like new, Thermo-Tech windows, has nice hardwood floors and tile in the kitchen.

Price new doors, and many unique features. Beautiful field Also a new roof in 2009 and new double hung reduced rock patio with landscaped yard and gardens. windows. It is in a great location close to schools The ‘’Pride of Ownership’’ shows in this property. Come take a look today. Only about 20 miles to Alexandria and downtown Osakis. MLS #10-15353 and 13 miles to Osakis. MLS #10-16949

Pending

229,000

$

102,000

$

224,888

$

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SucceSSful buSineSS opportunity in downtown oSakiS!

excellent buSineSS opportunity in oSakiS!

MLS #10-16226

MLS #10-15862

Pending

Option #1- building with two storefronts on main level and two rentals on 2nd floor - $72,500.

Option #2- business w/inventory-$100,000 & equipment/tools- $35,000; building $72,500

Osakis

An excellent place to start your business.

Large lot with all the amenities available.

Seller is motivated. MLS #10-12887

30,000

$

$

320,000

Total of 47 individual storage units and two large sheds, approximately 46x72 and 45x100. $45/mo for 15 units; $70/mo for 2 units; $40/mo for 6 units; $ 50/mo for 18 units; $90/mo for 2 units.

The 45x100 is completely full of boats etc. Most of the single units are full; 3 are available for rent at this time.

Osakis

Nice corner lot right next to the town motel/RV park and right off of the bike trail, lots of potential business ideas! Would be one of the first businesses that people would see when they exit off the freeway.

Also it is a nice level lot and it is cleared already and ready to build.

MLS #10-16940 $

55,750

neW LiSTing

Osakis

Great commercial business location in a great part of town, not far from the bike trail. Space has a main level, with main level apartment in the rear, with upper level 3 BR, 1 BA apartment. Lots of potential, you could live in the upstairs and run your business out of the lower level. Come take a look today! MLS #10-17281 $

62,500 excellent location in oSakiS!

MLS #10-16728 $

100,000

Was leased as a meat and deli. Remodeled inside and out with new electric, insulation, and roof.

This commercial lot and building can be purchased or a possible lease.

sold

ELDRED REALTY OSAKIS

Terry Hetland, Owner/Broker Cell 320-304-4531 4 • Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide, June 2015

LAKESHORE PROPERTIES LittLe Sauk Shore NEW LISTING

Great lake lot listed on Little Sauk Lake below market value.

A rare find come check it out!

MLS #10-17118

27,888

NEW LISTING

$

BLackS reSort

Enjoy sunsets on Lake Osakis in a 2002 Breckenridge Park Trailer 40’ with 2-slideouts located in NW side of Blacks Resort on the South End of Lake Osakis, right on the outskirts of town. Come make this your summer getaway!

MSL #10-16426

49,900

$

3 Lots Available

Beautiful buildable level lot on Lake Osakis. It already has electric, a well and sewer hookup. Come and enjoy the summer at the lake!

MLS #10-16737

Nice year round home in Linwood Resort.

Enjoy all the amenities that this resort offers. It boasts a nice outdoor swimming pool, lawn care, snow removal, playground, pee-wee golf and lots more. This home also has a one stall garage. MLS #10-15772

79,900

33,000

$

NEW LISTING

oSakiS

oSakiS

oSakiS

G N I d N E P

Seller is selling both lots 10 and 11 for this price. A great place to take the family to enjoy the lake. Level lot just off the paved road.

MLS #10-17037

$

oSakiS

oSakiS

A brand new 2 BR home next to Lake Osakis. Additionally, you have one-fifth ownership of the adjacent lot, giving you access to Lake Osakis. All in-floor heat in the house with other quality features.

Also, a brand new 2 car garage.

This beautiful home is priced to sell.

MLS #10-14669

G N I d N E P

MapLe Lake

This is a very nice cabin yet it could be used year round. Has a guest room with double bed, work shop and extra garden shed. Excellent shoreline with a storage shed just off the dock.

Cabin does have a partial basement for the utilities. Large deck lakeside. Maple Lake is know for great fishing. MLS #10-17028

149,600

159,900

$

$

30,000

$

oSakiS

PrIcE rEducEd

Excellent lakeshore in the narrows of Lake Osakis.

This 3 BR, 2 BA year round home is amazing. Large floor to ceiling fireplace, Large windows overlooking the deck and hot tub to the breathtaking views of the lake that you can enjoy from the living room, formal dining room or from the loft. The large garage also has a poured wall basement for all your storage or projects. This can all be yours.

MLS #10-16861

289,000

$

279,000

$

LAND • LAND • LAND

OSAKIS CUL-DE-SAC LOTS

Lot 4, block 1 with .36 acres.

Lot 6, block 1 has .37 acres.

MLS #10-15680

MLS #10-15682

25,259

$

$

25,379

Lot 5, block 1 has .49 acres.

MLS #10-15681

27,025

$

TIF assistance available for all three lots, see below*.

OSAKIS CITY LOTS ON 7TH AVE. WEST

5 Lots Available

$ Lot 7, block 2 with .86 acres. MLS #10-15685 32,846 $ MLS #10-15683 Lot 8, block 2 with .46 acres. MLS #10-15686 26,807 $ $ 31,505 Lot 6, block 2 with 1.36 acres MLS #10-15684 38,373 TIF assistance available for Lot 13, block 2 with .38 acres. This lot is located all five lots, see below*. between two established homes. MLS #10-15687 $25,509

Lot 4, block 2 with .77 acres.

*ALL LOTS AVAILABLE WITH TIF ASSISTANCE

TIF assistance is available in the form of a $7,500 grant to income eligible households who purchase a lot and construct a home valued at $120,000 within one year of purchase. Another grant is also available in the amount of $3,925 for income eligible households. Don’t wait!

301 Central Avenue, Box A • Osakis, MN 56360

320-859-4711 • 800-584-9466 www.realtyosakis.com

GNISUOH LAUQE YTINUTROPPO

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Must see 4 BR, 2 BA home In Long Prairie. Newer windows & shingles, very nice hardwood floors, 4 season porch, screened porch, large yard, large detached garage, mature trees.

Don’t delay! MLS #4506941

119,900

$

NeW lIsTING!

Nice older home that has had some updates in 2006. 3 BR, 3/4 BA, newer cupboards in kitchen, new roof was installed in 2013. This home has a loft with 1 BR, 1 BA with living quarters, tuck under garage. MLS #4449333

65,000

LaKe BeaUTY

79,500

$

Long Prairie

MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING

Come take a look at this 3 BR 1 full BA condo. 2 car garage, large kitchen, living room dining. Full unfinished basement with Egress window for extra bedroom and the bathroom is stubbed in private backyard. MLS #4589177

99,000

$

199.86 +/- Dairy operation in Central Mn. 124 acres tillable/cropland, 40 pasture and 35 woods, 40 Tiestall barn, 40 free stall (Lester Prairie). Many outbuildings included. Newer home built in 2004, 4 BR, 2 BA, in-floor heat and FA with CA. Det garage. MLS #4600149

820,000

$

$

$

19 RuRal acRes

Brand new patio home across from golf course. Sunroom w/vaulted ceiling & large windows, beautiful oak throughout, forced air, in-floor transient heat, sprinkler system, 26x24 attached garage w/epoxy floor & drains. Patio off dining.

Nice neighborhood. MLS #4594202

169,900

Nice home in great neighborhood, that features 2 BR & 2 BA with an unfinished basement. Newer windows and appliances.

Private backyard with privacy fence, patio area, garden area & lots of perennials. Property Will Be Sold As Is. MLS #4601200

Beautiful like new home that has been completely remodeled in Long Prairie.

It features 2 BR, 2 BA,1 stall detached garage, home may qualify for USDA RD financing. Purchase this property with no money down! Cheaper than rent.

MLS # 4537332

Long Prairie

$

Long Prairie

DairY FarM ~ BroWerViLLe

59,900

$

Secluded home on gorgeous Lake Beauty. Almost 195’ of lakeshore, 3 BR, 2 full BA, main floor laundry with a 30x60 pole type garage for the summer lake toys. MLS #4585234

NeW lIsTING!

Long Prairie

Long Prairie

Long Prairie

219,000

Long Prairie

Fantastic views of Long Prairie from this 4 BR, 4 BA home, walkout basement. Great open porch for relaxing and entertaining. Attached 2 car garage with heat, 64x30 pole building and small barn. Motivated seller, will consider all reasonable offers.

MLS #4546259

284,000

$

Long Prairie

Long Prairie

Long Prairie

Immaculate 2 story 4 BR home!

New flooring, new interior & exterior paint. Main level laundry. Front & back main floor living rooms w/built in shelves. Lower level rec room w/pool table & bar w/fridge. 20x40 heated garage built in ‘02 zoned commercial. MLS #4581964

Beautiful location just 3 miles from town. +/- 3.33 acres. Seller will sell more acreage w/property. Home needs work, but has potential to be a nice home! Hardwood floors. 3 BR, 3 BA. There are outbuildings (poor condition). Room to build a shop.

MLS #4584216

This quaint 3 BR home for sale sits on a large corner lot in a great neighborhood! Beautiful hardwood floors. New kitchen and bathroom linoleum. Some newer windows.

Vinyl siding. Nicely landscaped yard.

Backyard patio just off the kitchen.

Must see! MLS #4585860

127,000

$

89,000

$

BroWerViLLe

Great investment property!! Nice older home on edge of town, 3 BR, 1 BA, FA natural gas heat, central air, detached garage and storage shed.

Paved driveway.

Property is sold as is.

MLS #4572984

49,900

$

cLarissa

Beautiful home on the edge of town, walking distance to school, stores and churches. Nicely updated 4 BR home with 1 full and 1-3/4 BA. Finished basement with a large family room, 2 BR and 3/4 BA with laundry.

Private backyard with deck.

MLS #4576256

104,500

$

72,500

$

eagLe BenD

Beautiful renovated brick home, 3 BR, 1 full BA, newer windows, flooring, recently insulated, some hardwood floors, original woodwork.

Private fenced yard with patio for entertaining. Detached 2 car garage.

To purchase this home you must be income eligible. MLS #4568797

55,000

$

Long Prairie

Beautiful turn of the century three story home with original woodwork throughout, gas fireplace, and a wonderful three-season porch.

MLS #4550145

94,900

$

Long Prairie

NeW lIsTING!

Here is a chance to own an historical home, newer 50 yr roof and most windows have been replaced. 4 BR, 2 BA, hot water heat, MFL all 4 BR on one level, formal dining room and more, large lot, detached 2 car plus garage. MLS #4600508

49,900

$

Long Prairie

PRIce ReDuceD!

This 4 BR, 2 BA home is currently used as a duplex rental. Two BR units on each level. Both units are rented.

You could live in this house and generate an income.

For details call Jamie.

MLS #4527982

67,900

$

EAST-WEST REALTY Proudly Offered By:

Long Prairie 320-732-2222 Bill Nelson, Broker

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St. Joseph 320-271-1222

www.east-westrealty.com

lOng pRaiRie lOng pRaiRie COmmeRCial building COmmeRCial building Formerly a restaurant, this historic bldg on Central Ave offers new business opportunity.

Equipment, furniture & decor included.

Walk in cooler & freezer on lower level. Main level seats apprx 130. Upper level has studio apartment potential. Agent is Owner MLS #4545077 $

lOng pRaiRie COmmeRCial building

89,900

Great office building with over 1600 sq. ft. This building is priced to sell. Sellers just had the roof repaired. Take a look today.

MLS #4538744

37,000

$

68,900

MLS #4591880

239,000 eagle bend

Turn key property, this home has been renovated from top to bottom. 5 BR,2 BA, FA heat/ CA. Kitchen features alder wood cabinets/ granite countertops, 3 main floor bedrooms. A gorgeous fireplace and bar in lower level. 2 BR with egress windows MLS #4584050

135,000

$

bROweRVille

Beautiful well maintained home, 3 BR, 2 BA, 4 season porch, beautiful kitchen, large dining and living room with gas burning fireplace. All newer windows and steel siding. FA gas heat with CA. Detached 2 car garage with insulated shop area. MLS #4583897 $

Turn key business located on Central Ave. Business has a revolving inventory that will be included in the sale.

Property will be shown by . MLS #4559499 appointment only.

Gorgeous 5 BR 2 BA, completely remodeled spacious Lake Charlotte home offers quality upgrades. All new interior oak doors, new carpet, hardwood floors, new furnace, new water heater & more. ML bath has 5x6 walk-in shower & jetted tub.

Deck with lake view.

Jamie Flan, Realtor Cell: 320-260-1555 jamie_flan630@yahoo.com

Gorgeous 4 BR 3 BA home on a beautiful lot. Located just minutes from Lake Latimer’s public access.

MLS #4600727

lOng pRaiRie

ONLY 4 LOTS ARE LEFT!

39,500

MLS #4485729, 4485731, 4485732, 4485733

VeRndale

Secure your future home lot today in a beautiful private and scenic cul-de-sac development located just one mile outside of Long Prairie. Each lot is just over an acre.

Want privacy, take a look at this hobby farm located on a dead end road. 3 BR plus, main floor laundry. Outside wood boiler and fa air, oil heat. Older out buildings to house the animals. Grain and corn bins, gates and feeders will not stay. MLS #4572422

Priced at

10,000 $15,000 $17,000

$

lOng pRaiRie

lOng pRaiRie

Beautiful views from this gorgeous lot on Lake Beauty, you will enjoy the sunsets in the evening, great pan fishing from this spring fed lake.

Lot is cleared but treed with 80 ft. of shoreline. Electric on property, shed stays with property. MLS #4601072

Over 200’ of excellent US Hwy. 71 frontage. Bare land ready for its next life!

Many opportunities with this property.

This is a lender owned property that must sell! Financing is available, don’t delay viewing! MLS #4581076

115,000

$

lOng pRaiRie

NEW LISTING!

lOng pRaiRie

NEW LISTING!

PLaNNING To buILd your drEam homE?

$

lake CHaRlOTTe

$

lOng pRaiRie

PrICE rEduCEd!

84,900

129,900

$

$

Charming 3 BR home that features nice hardwood floors, large bedrooms, full basement, new flooring and paint in kitchen, new landscaping. Priced to sell, take a look today. Buyers & buyers agents to verify all information.

MLS #4597979

209,900

$

lOng pRaiRie

baTTle lake

Beautiful lots on west shore of Lake Hancock with 467' of lakeshore, gradual elevation, hard bottom shoreline.

Over 4 acres and ready to build on.

MLS #4535697

158,000

$

73,333

$

ROund pRaiRie TOwnsHip

lOng pRaiRie

Nice level lot in Magestic Acres.

MLS #4570972

13,500

$

Beautiful split level home with attached 2 car garage, 3 BR, 2 BA, family room and 2 BR with bath in lower level. You are able to access garage from basement.

Large 52x26 detached shop for those projects and toys.

MLS #4569824

146,500

$

Nice move in ready Long Prairie patio This is a move in ready 3 BR 2 BA home. Home features 2 BR & 1 BA Long Prairie home. Home would make a great starter home. Large corner one level living, large yard and home is tucked off road. Many recent prop- lot location, detached garage, new erty improvements, tarred driveway, hot water heater. Many updates have steel roof, maintenance free exterior, been completed. Don’t delay viewing this home. MLS #4546442 some newer windows. $ MLS #4553571 64,800

CusHing

54,900

Fantastic property for the avid hunter.

It offers a variety of hunting for all. There are 7 deer stands currently on property that will stay. Large pond and a creek running through the property. You will also enjoy a view of Rice Lake from the property. MLS #4560901 $

$

220,000

Proudly Offered By: Melissa Terwey, Realtor Cell: 320-533-0992 melissa@east-westrealty.com

Mona LaDue, Realtor Cell: 320.766.1470 monaladue@east-westrealty.com

Jamie Flan, Realtor Cell: 320-260-1555 jamie_flan630@yahoo.com

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide, June 2015 • 7

Photos by Jim Arvidson

Two large bay windows of this 1950’s rambler overlook Koronis Lake. This was just one of many new features that made this retirement home a place the family would enjoy.

Paynesville rambler Continued from Page 3

ate need of a new look.

“I don’t think this place had been remodeled since it was built.

The rooms were small, making the house choppy. It didn’t have an open concept, which is what we wanted,” said Jim. Leaving the shell of the house, the couple tore out every wall and feature from the inside of the home to it’s studs. They now had a blank canvas to build their vision, but coming up with a vision can be a challenge in itself.

Aside from an open floor plan in the kitchen, dining room and living area, the couple didn’t have much of an idea of what they wanted. With only the dimensions of the rambler, they reached out to the local lumber yard for help in designing their new home.

“Scott Schaefer with Bork Lumber and Steel was the backbone to the whole thing. He helped us every inch of the way.

We didn’t have much of an idea ourselves, and he was awesome in helping guide us to the right suggestions,” said Margie.

It wasn’t only the lumber yard that helped the Hess family design their dream home. Ron Mehr Construction, Haines Electric, and B.C. Excavating are all local laborers that made the process fun and easy for the couple.

The kitchen was Margie’s biggest focal point within the home.

She knew she would be spending a great deal of time there and wanted to make sure that it had the features she needed to make

Continued on Page 12

The kitchen is Margie Hess’s haven and she wanted it to be a place she could really enjoy while taking care of her domestic duties. The overhanging cabinetry allows for guests to converse with her while she is making supper.

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MOUND Lake

GreY eaGLe

Paynesville $199,000

Nice cabin on Mound Lake by Grey Eagle. 2 BR cabin, nicely updated. Excellent water clarity and great boating and fishing lake. Only 2 hrs. from metro. Beautiful views from the deck.

Just listed! 7 wooded acres with orchard & gardens, impressive 3 BR, 2 BR walkout rambler with updated kitchen and baths, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, attached garage, 24x24 shop, 45x65 pole shed, space for all your toys! Best yet, 75’ prime lakeshore on Little Birch Lake! See website!

12 Acres across the Hwy. from Lake Koronis.

Panoramic views of the lake. Directions: 55W of Eden Valley to 26896 Hwy. 55 Paynesville (right hand side) mLs #4492137

Priced at $175,000

Priced in the $500’s

saUk ceNtre

LittLe birch Lake

Perfect starter home close to school and churches, close to the bike trail and just a few blocks from the fairgrounds and shopping centers! Remodeled and ready to move in! Three main floor bedrooms and two main floor baths, great pantry off kitchen!

Great Price $79,900

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Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and gorgeous view of Little Birch Lake. Build your dream home on this large lot. Next to Big Birch State Park

Great Price $85,400

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Kimball $394,900

Richmond $424,900

4 BR, 4 BA, 4,160 sq. ft.

Nestled away, yet easy access to major cities. stunning walkout rambler, 3 stall garage, plus a 26x40 side garage with 14 ft. sidewalls, 17+ acres, deer, turkey, geese, right outside your window.

If you love nature, this is a place to make your home. mLs #4581348

Watkins $94,900

3 BR, 3 BA, 3,450 sq. ft.

Executive walkout ranch set on the Chain of Lakes. manicured lawn, flower gardens, beautiful view of the Chain. All the upgrades are here, light fixtures, tile, hardwood floors, granite countertops, raised ceiling, 2 kitchens, 24x36 heated & insulated garage. mLs #458930

SOLD

2 BR, 1 BA, 1,286 sq. ft.

Nice starter home. Lots of updates.

New flooring, new bathroom updates, steel siding, new windows, heated & insulated garage, new furnace, new electric, small utility shed stays. Why rent when you can own? msL #4551764

MLS: St. Cloud/ Twin Cities

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Paynesville rambler Continued from Page 8

her chores and cooking as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

To help accomplish the look and functionality that she needed, they hired Schlangen Cabinets of Eden Prairie.

“Boy were they helpful in designing the cabinets,” said Margie.“The kitchen is the spot I needed to be most comfortable in. Now I have a kitchen that I love. As I stand at the island in my kitchen, I can look out the window and see the lake, then look out the other window and see green, thick forest. It’s very user friendly and has a big peninsula that has overhanging cabinets so that if I’m working in the kitchen, people can sit and visit with me.”

It took only four months for the internal remodel to be completed. The hardest part was the paperwork needed to build their 10-foot addition onto their lakefront property. The basement of the home was left incomplete, but they do plan on remodeling it next winter.

Although the home is technically a remodel, the amount of work

The fireplace is the focal point in the living area. The gas fireplace keeps their home warm during the winter months and provides a care-free feeling during their retirement.

An open concept in the kitchen, dining and living room was the only thing the Hess’ knew for certain they wanted in their home. The rest they decided on with the guidance of their contractors. The large entertainment center was one of those features. that it required made it feel more like a new construction. With all the options that can go into a new home, it could have been enough to drive Margie over the edge, but her contractors helped them

every step of the way. The end result is a beautiful three bedroom, two bath home with a large, open concept to allow for ample space while they entertain the blessing of a family visit.

Three bedrooms is plenty of space for the couple. A master bedroom is 17x14 with a 7x14 master bath. There is a 14x11 guest bedroom, and the grandchildren get an 11x11 space all their own.

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$

84,900 — AffORDAbLE!!

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A wonderful 2001 2,600 sq ft home with 4 BR, 2 BA and computer office. Family room, deck and more! In floor off peak heat, outside wood boiler, with many amenities amongst gracious large pine trees.

Bring your livestock also - 40x80 livestock shed with silo. Other out buildings on this attractive 40 acre hobby Farm with fields and pasture- A must to see located NW of Upsala, adjacent to Pine Lake.

MLS #4591138 Call Mike for details NOW!!! $

285,000

Country living in a small town, at a great price. Darling nicely decorated 2 BR home with NeW furnace, roof, floor coverings, dishwasher, light fixtures , deck & electrical. Back yard garden space. Great location only minutes North from I-94 at 24275 Trobec Street, St Anthony. MLS #458836 Call Jan NOW!

84,900

$

WE hAvE bUYERS lOOkINg fOR All TYPES Of PROPERTIES! $129,900 Gets you into this 3 BR year around home on Little Swan Lake (Pillsbury).

Whirlpool bath and main floor laundry. Lower level walkout with a quiet lakeshore setting. 32115 Foxtail Drive, Swanville.

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129,900

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You have to see this attractive 4 plus BR home with 2-car garage at a quiet setting at 310 Borgstrom St. in Upsala! Many flowers and garden in the large back yard with 24x24 shop and additional storage space.

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This Charming Updated 3 BR, 1 ½ BA, home with open staircase, oak cabinetry, hardwood floors, whirlpool tub, central AC, and attached garage will bring you years of comfortable living. Many amenities on this 1 acre treed lot with several gardens and wonderful perennial beds. Also 26x37 ft, in-floor heated workshop garage.. Located at 511 Hwy. 238 on the South end of Upsala. MLS# 4522206 Call Mike Now!

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119,900

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249,900

$

A HOME fOR THE “gREAT bEAR”!

Super sized, well built, well kept rambler home on large corner lot in Upsala. Close to the business district, churches, school, city park across the street. Huge living room, spacious kitchen/dining, 3 main floor BR and abundant room for expansion in the basement.

103 Elm Ave. East, Upsala. MLS # 4599178

129,900

$

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83,000

$ BIG BUCK HABITAT on 22 acres. Get your gun! Upland woods, small field, waterfowl pond, potential building site. Fabulous habitat! SW of Flensburg 2 miles, Darling Rd. & 50th Ave. MLS #4542843 Call Jim or Mike NOW! $

70,000

10 acre setting at 11769 165th St., Little Falls.

Fresh remodel 3 BR, 1 BA home, 3 plus garage, heated and insulated “MAN CAVE”!! PLUS 40x60 shed.

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Walk-in cooler, retail space. Plus a 3 BR, 2 BA home on nearly an acre. Be creative… currently floral business.

129,000

$

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Lakeshore

20 wooded acres near Sibley State Park, 3 BR, 2+ BA Morton Construction home, in-floor heat, in garage too, open floor plan.

Beautiful, private 2.87 acres, 287' of shore, custom, energy efficient construction. ICF basement walkout, 3 BR, 2 BA, 28x40 steel outbuilding, great fishing on Lake Gilchrist too!

345,000

$

350,000

$

FDIC

Brooten

REDUCED

Nearly 3,000 sq. ft. in this 4 BR, 2 BA home. Large dining area, main floor laundry, steel siding, new windows & roof, finished basement, on a quiet street.

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Kerkhoven

REDUCED

Diamond in the rough. Some sweat equity will make this a beauty again. 3 BR, hardwood floors, corner lot.

55,000

219,000

$

West Norway Lake Lot

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$

135,000

$

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Local • Experienced • Proven Results

Matt Imdieke

320-420-1295 PRICE REDUCED

NEW LISTING

alBanY

Immaculate 3300 sq. ft. spacious patio home on 2 acres with heated garage & 50x36 pole shed plus 16x10 shed. Granite counters, endless tile, speakers, in-floor heat, sprinkler system, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, impressive landscaping, patio & porch.

$

249,900

alBanY

299,900

369,900

Newer 5 BR, 3 BA one story home on secluded country lot with open floor plan, WIC, in-floor heat, main floor laundry, walkout LL with bar & family room, large heated 3 stall garage, maintenance free deck.

Located off tar road, only minutes from I-94

alBanY

Gorgeous 5 BR, 4 BA home with all the upgrades on popular golf course. 4000+ sq. ft. with master suite and WIC, kitchen has endless storage and center Island, original hardwood floors, detailed woodwork and built-ins, two fireplaces, huge deck & man cave!!

PRICE REDUCED

freeport

3 BR home in excellent condition with large family room, walk-through master bath, walk in closets, open floor plan. Located in desirable neighborhood just minutes from Lake Wobegon Bike Trail and I-94. Basement is finished except for bathroom.

152,900

$

NEW LISTING

Nice yard with deck & patio. Main floor office could be used for 3rd BR. Conveniently located walking distance to down town and 15 minutes to St. Cloud

93,900

$

Peaceful 3 BR, 1BA manufactured home located on 2.5 acres. Great place on the edge of town with a country feel. 21’x41’ above ground pool stays with property.!

104,900

$

st. cloud

st. cloud/condo

sauk rapids

115,900

$

rice

$

169,900

214,900

4 BR, 2 BA home with 3 garage stalls, sprinkler system, deck, vaulted ceilings, newer flooring and paint throughout, mature trees in back yard, great price in desirable neighborhood.

154,900

$

Well maintained 4 BR, 2 BA, 3 car garage, home on a large corner lot with a country feel. The home has a large family room with a bar which is great for entertaining, open kitchen and living room concept. Must See!

179,500

$

st. cloud

sartell

Awesome 3 BR, 3 BA home with a concrete patio that overlooks a beautiful pond. Come see the extra heated and insulated garage used as the “Man Cave”. Home has maintenance free vinyl fence and is spotless. Move in ready!

Great home for an investor. Home has an active lease until Oct. 1, 2015.

Many updates too many to list.

st. cloud

st. cloud

59,900

$

232,900

Unique 4 BR home with 2 car attached garage plus a 32x28’ detached on over an acre lot with endless space & privacy. Access to Rocori, St. Cloud, Kimball Schools. Home features vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, sprinkler system, convenient location.

214,900

$

Duplex with long history of positive cash flow.

Newly remodeled 3 BR & 2 BR unit.

Both units have separate entrances, washer, dryer, & utilities. Exterior is in good shape with a newer roof. Great Investment with immediate income potential.

119,900

$

st. joseph

sartell

Spotless 4 BR, 2 BA, 2 car garage, move in ready, laminate & tile throughout, oversized bedrooms, master has walk-in closet, 10x12 shed and 26x18 cedar deck. underground sprinkler system.

A Must see!

Well maintained 5 BR 2 BA home with oversized 2 car garage. Sprinkler system, no neighbors in the backyard, swing set comes with the home. Newer roof & siding, nothing left to do but move in!!! Must see!

169,900

219,900

$

st. joseph

PRICE REDUCED

Exceptionally clean & spacious patio home with unfinished basement, 3 garage stalls, large master BR with private bath & WIC, office, main floor laundry, maple cabinetry, vaulted ceiling, center island, fireplace, porch. IMPRESSIVE PROPERTY!!

194,900

Custom-built Rambler with granite counters, 9’ ceilings, fireplace, master suite with WIC, laundry, office, everything on one level, family room in LL with 2 more bedrooms.

Home in excellent condition with sprinkler system, patio & landscaping. Oversized garage. $

st. joseph

$

133,333

$

st. joseph

Spacious 4 BR home with center island, tiled bathrooms, huge entry. Large family room, underground sprinkler system, deck. Located on secluded end street with no back door neighbors. Home is in great condition with beautiful finishes & will show well.

PRICE REDUCED

st. cloud

Well maintained 4 BR, 2 BA home with mature trees Spacious condo with private BR suite & sitting area/den & deck, open living room & dining with & nicely landscaped yard. Across the street from Another beautiful home restored by the MoXie large tinted windows with plenty of natural light. park, new stove & dishwasher, open floor plan, Ladies. This home has old fashion charm but has Large common areas, elevator, 2 underground vaulted ceilings, deck, 23x16 family room with FP been updated to modern standards in comfort, style parking stalls, peaceful walking trails, newer components, private fenced in yard with oversized & amenities. Has honed marble countertops, new furnace & flooring. appliances, original hardwood floors, large BRs. heated 2 car garage.

97,400

holdingford

$

PRICE REDUCED

$

320-333-0888

PRICE REDUCED

Charming 1 3/4 story home in good condition with updated siding, roof, AC, flooring, paint & more.

$

$

freeport

Melissa Welsh

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st. joseph

Amazing 5 BR, 4 BA, fully finished custom home.

Includes bonus room above garage with office, large family room in LL with wet bar, oversized heated garage, Hardwood floors on main level, screen porch with beautiful views. Beautifully landscaped.

$

NEW LISTING

waite park

Impressive home with countless updates, including siding, windows, roof, landscaping, countertops, flooring, backsplash and more. Large open floor plan with LL fireplace, well for watering lawn, deck, large yard, lots of storage, convenient location.

$ 399,900 162,500 CentralMNRealty.com

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melrose

melrose/sauk river

3 BR home in good condition on large lot with newer windows, flooring, paint, and furnace.

Open floor plan, attached garage all for an affordable price in great community. LL bathroom roughed in and can be added.

Impressive 5 BR, 4 BA home, with large deck and private 40’ pool, 3 stall heated garage, open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, master suite with WIC, main floor laundry, LL bar with walkout, hardwood floors, storage room, located on corner lot.

Nice value for this size of home with steel siding, some updated windows & appliances, 3 main floor bedrooms, large living room & LL family room, storage room, 4th BR can be added with egress window. Located on corner lot with garden.

5 BR 2 full BA home with Huge private backyard on Sauk River with flat banks & great views, full grown trees, deck, sunroom, office, natural hardwood floors, clean basement used for work area, newer furnace, windows & roof.

113,900

$

melrose

3 BR, 2 BA home located only a block from school.

Large playground across the street. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings. Private backyard with deck & mature trees, new roof in 2011, a deluxe water filtration system, center island & insulated garage. $

147,500

94,900

$

289,900

$

PRICE REDUCED

melrose

One story home in great location on secluded country lot right outside city limits with newer windows & doors, large open kitchen, dining area with fireplace, center island, 3 main floor BR’s, 2 BR’s in LL need egress, storage shed, attached two stall garage.

144,900

$

melrose

melrose

Newer 3 BR, 2 BA home in quiet neighborhood with deck & large backyard. Home features vaulted ceilings, center island, spacious floor plan, finished basement with large family room & office or playroom. Nice entry with closet. Nice value.

Priced well!

Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA home with heated/insulated garage, screen porch, main floor office & laundry room, master suite with tiled shower, whirlpool, & WIC, large family room, storage room, extra cement parking stall, great neighborhood & location.

149,900

$

melrose

melrose

sauk Centre

Impressive 4 BR, 3 BA home with countless updates on 3+ acres. Large open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, loft, office, endless storage, geothermal/off-peak/heat pump. 4800 sq.ft. heated shop with two 12x14’ doors.

Magnificent 2 story with all amenities on 1+ acre of secluded country. Three stall heated garage plus shed, outside wood boiler, so no fuel costs, main floor master suite, open kitchen/dining area, fireplace, large family & living room, gorgeous landscaping and yard.

Gorgeous home with countless upgrades & amenities. Vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, hardwood floors, walk-out LL with wet bar, patio, finished garage, dead end road, large private yard, impressive landscaping, sprinkler system with well.

Close to parks/trails.

244,900

$

sauk Centre

Secluded log home nestled on 3 acres with garage & 40x24’ pole shed. Home features an open floor plan, large living spaces, huge utility/storage room, rustic finishes, and more. Enjoy the wildlife, hunting, walking trails & beautiful views.

114,900

$

$

269,900

sauk Centre

PRICE REDUCED

129,900

$

Completely updated 3 BR, 2 BA home with endless charm. Home features original maple flooring, maple cabinets, tiled shower, open dining/living area & newer roof. Nice yard with garage.

124,900

$

310,000

$

sauk Centre

NEW LISTING

Impressive home in great condition with gorgeous original woodwork, built-ins, stain glass, formal dining, 3 BA, sitting room, rec room, 4-season porch, endless storage & character, attic, oversize two stall garage, nice landscaping & yard.

149,900

$

$

sauk Centre

sauk Centre

Absolutely gorgeous home with original flooring, trim, built-ins, & 9’ ceilings, completely remodeled 2200 sq. ft. 4 BR, 2 BA, open floor plan, FP, office, MF laundry, deck, porch, two stall garage, private yard with shrubs. IMPRESSIVE HOME! $

Spacious 5 BR, 3 BA, 4000 sq. ft. home with large master BR, BA & WIC. Huge kitchen/dining area great for entertaining, family room with fireplace plus a play room, bonus room & endless storage.

Convenient location with large yard & play set.

205,000

154,900

$

sauk Centre

Corner pub and grill

bar & grill 5 BR, 3.5 BA home with finished basement, new roof & recently updated kitchen with new appliances. Home office on main floor & additional room in basement. Lots of storage. Basement has in-floor heat with separate boiler system. Beautiful lawn (separate well for sprinkler system) & Rainbow play set on quiet, secluded city lot.

239,900

Well maintained & updated bar located on main Hwy. in Meire Grove. Has tradition of offering great food & drink specials along with creating a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Bar has updated kitchen, bathrooms and much more. Great business opportunity. Inventory included.

Great opportunity to own a well established Bar & Grill with a loyal clientele & 30 years in business. Conveniently located off I-94 in the desirable & growing community of Freeport. Building has had many recent updates. Priced to Sell!

95,000 169,900 279,900 CentralMNRealty.com

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320-491-6107

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BIG BIrCH LAKE BIG BIrCH LAKE BIG BIrCH LAKE BIG BIrCH LAKE

Unique property for sale on west side of Big Stunning original owner lake home Great west facing location on Big Birch Lake for sale on Long Lake. Featuring 4 BR Birch Lake. Must see level lake lot

by Beaver & 3 BA, 158’ of lakeshore & views with nearly no elevation to the water. Bay. Nearly 1 acre, heavily wooded throughout the home you must see. Home features 2 BR & 1 BA. Home buildable lake lot. Great swimming Spacious floor plan, gas fireplace, Needs work but has the potential to hard bottom shoreline, A-frame sits on deck for entertaining, dock & hot tub be very nice. Affordable opportunity waters edge, 135’ of lakeshore & road included, storage shed, tarred drive. to be on one of MN premier lakes. frontage. Schedule a showing today!

169,900

365,000

$

$

SAuK LAKE

LIttLE BIrCH LAKE

SALE PENDING

NEW LISTING

225,900 BIG BIrCH LAKE $

SALE PENDING 219,900

Gorgeous custom built home on beautiful Sauk Lake. Amazing west facing lake view, custom knotty alder cabinets & oak millwork, maintenance free exterior, 125’ of lakeshore, asphalt drive, dock & elevator included, deck for entertaining.

Must see lake home.

299,900

$

$

LIttLE FALLS

LONG prAIrIE PRICE REDUCED

Remodeled 1BR, 1 BA, Long Prairie home. Maintenance free exterior, Remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA, Little Falls home. Large private backyard. Lender deck for entertaining, storage shed.

Lender owned home being sold as is. owned property being sold as is.

61,200

$

35,200

$

179,900

$

WArD SprINGS

NEW LISTING

Move in ready patio home-cabin located in Ward Springs. This is a studio home with an open floor plan, huge lot, mature trees & fruit trees, great value on this property. Need overflow sleeping quarters for your lake place? Here it is. Don’t delay viewing.

59,900

$

Premier Big Birch Lake home for sale!

West facing & property has been recently remodeled from top to bottom.

Year round property! Affordable price for Big Birch Lake. Hard bottom lake shore offering excellent swimming.

Don’t delay viewing this property!

185,000

$

NEW LISTING

Very nice year round home for sale on Big Birch Lake. East facing with spectacular views of lake. 3 BR, 2 BA, gas fireplace, large deck on lake side, large heated garage with workshop, meticulously maintained property with beautiful landscaping.

249,900

$

BurtruM

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

BIG BIrCH LAKE

Enjoy living on popular Big Birch Lake with 125’ of shoreline in this spacious 4 BR, 2 BA home on over an acre lot with secluded backyard w/mature trees & abundant wildlife. Vaulted ceilings, center island, pantry, storage shed, gazebo & more.

269,900

$

NEW LONG prAIrIE Turnkey move LISTING in ready 3 BR, 1 BA Grey Eagle Amazing ranch style home for sale 10+ Acre hobby farm for sale just home. with 40 acres, 27 tillable. This home outside of Burtrum. This home needs This home has been recently a lot of finishing work and property remodeled from top to bottom. Nice features 4 BR & 3 BA, w/o basement, needs a major exterior clean up. Most yard, detached 3 stall garage, privacy gas fireplace, 40’x60’ pole building, heated att. garage, large main. free outbuilding are tear downs, this fence, lots of perennials, front & rear deck with sun awning,mature trees, property is lender owned and is being porch, alley access, appliances creek, duel heat, must see! sold as is with no warranties. included. Perfect starter! Agent/owner.

90,000

GrEy EAGLE

292,500

96,500

$

$

$

NEW LONG prAIrIE NEW LONG prAIrIE NEW LONG prAIrIE LISTING LISTING LISTING Very nice & well maintained move Awesome setting with nearly in ready Long 3 acres close to town. This 1991 Awesome almost 11 acre hobby farm Amazing spacious original owner home Prairie home. built manufactured home is move in located across road from Latimer Lake located just outside of Long Prairie.

Home features 4 BR, 2 BA, corner lot, ready. It features 3 BR & 2 full BA. The interior has been recently Long Prairie. Attached garage is heated, den, large living & dining room, MF & 2 stall detached garage, 2 storage completely remodeled & home extra large garage in back, additional LL laundry, large front porch, beautiful features 4 BR & 2 BA. Outbuildings 1+ acre lot available. Home features sheds, tarred driveway, storm woodwork, fenced yard, good location, shelter, appliances, mature trees, in poor condition, must see rural 3 BR & 3 BA, mf laundry, mf office, built in cabinets, must see! setting with beautiful mature trees. maintenance free deck. priced to sell!

NEW LISTING

LONG prAIrIE

79,999

$

114,900

99,900

239,900

$

$

$

LOtS • LOtS • LOtS • LOtS • LOtS • LOtS • LOtS MELrOSE

This is a very nice 2 acre building lot for sale in Steeple Heights Addition just outside of St. Rosa. This Lot has mature trees and is the end lot. If your looking for a great place to build a home this is it. A must see building lot.

49,900

NEW LISTING

Beautiful buildable lot right across the road from Lake Latimer. This is a great lot with mature trees and a storage shed.

Must see lot if your looking for a large building lot.

22,000

$

$

GrEy EAGLE

BIG BIrCH LAKE

Home package available from Lumber One. Over 3.5 acre lot on a tarred road with view of Little Birch Lake.

Price includes well, sewer & landscape package.

Impossible to find on Big Birch Lake! Heavily wooded 2+ acre building lot. This lot has 271’ of prime lakeshore and over 2 acres of land, this is an extremely rare opportunity to buy a lake lot like this on Big Birch Lake.

258,400

$

300,000

$

MELrOSE

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Price includes well, septic, and landscape package. End lot in a very nice development.

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278,400

$

NEW LISTING

89,900

$

GrEy EAGLE

Wonderful rural setting with nearly 14 acres ready to be built on. This building lot is located in the Grey Eagle-Burtrum area. This property has mature trees, open area for building, some wetlands, small pond, tarred & gravel road. must see building lot!

48,000

$

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49,900

$

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38 +, - Tillable acres located west of Burtrum. This land is ready to be planted now. Sellers will survey and create new legal descriptions once offer has been accepted.

Home package available from Lumber One. Nice city lot with mature trees. Lot has 85’ of road frontage & 170’ of lot depth, very large city lot. Listing price includes landscape package.

110,200

$

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LONG LAKE

171,800

$

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burtrum/long lk

STARTING AT

big birch lake

Price reduced

Price reduced

Your private wooded retreat on 4 secluded acres with over 300’ of lake front. Priced well below assessed value. Close to St. Cloud. Huge open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, loft, LL finished, wrap around deck, great views, available fully furnished.

Stunning original owner lake home for sale on Long Lake. Featuring 4 BR & 3 BA, 158’ of lakeshore & views throughout the home you must see. Spacious floor plan, gas fireplace, deck for entertaining, dock & hot tub included, storage shed, tarred drive.

365,000

$

$

little birch lake

Enjoy living on popular Big Birch Lake with 125’ of shoreline in this spacious 4 BR, 2 BA home on over an acre lot with secluded backyard with mature trees & abundant wildlife. Vaulted ceilings, center island, pantry, storage shed, gazebo & more.

19,900

$

st. joseph

Attention home builders!! This is a great opportunity to purchase the last (8) lots in this great established neighborhood that are located by the newly built & great Kennedy K-8 School.

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137,900

Price reduced

$

sauk lake

richmond/n. browns lk

Real Estate

Coordinator/Realtor

$

269,900

207,900

Realtor

Brittany Benson

melrose & sauk centre lots

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Land can be divided or build your dream home in the country! Minutes from Sartell & St. Joseph. Home is in the Sartell School District and you can bring your own builder!

115,000

$

avon estates 3 BR year round home in great condition on popular LITTLE BIRCH LAKE. Priced well below assessed value. Many updates include roof, windows, furnace, entire LL, driveway, garage foundation, septic, & more. Great fishing & unbeatable sunsets.

Desirable lake home with frontage on two lakes with low elevation & clean shoreline. Property is in excellent condition with newer roof, windows, kitchen, steel siding, screen porch, brick patio, one stall garage. Enjoy two lakes for a great price!

139,200

149,900

freeeport

I rare find, impressive 20 acre hobby farm in good condition with 72’x28’ pole shed, barn, shop, & storage shed. Sheep currently being raised, all fencing included. Home has been remodeled with 4 BR, open floor plan, more sq. ft. can be added in LL.

249,000

$

Price reduced

398,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157 $

$

sauk centre

paynesville

Large one story home with many updates to include kitchen, roof, AC, flooring, located on lrg lot with heated garage. 3 MF BR’s & laundry, 3 BA, large family room, LL office & toy room could be converted to BR’s. work shop, deck, great yard & value!

Completely updated 4 BR, 3 BA home with new roof, siding, windows, newly finished basement with large family room, beautiful 20x20 addition with fireplace, insulated garage, main floor laundry, & patio all located on a large lot with privacy & storage shed.

Nice home with lots of character, 3 BA, master-suite with whirlpool & WIC, two fireplaces, vaulted ceiling with loft, large family room, big lot with deck, new flooring & paint, lots of storage, nice location, close to school, 4th BR needs egress.

149,900

$

169,900

$

elrosa

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Aggressively priced home in Elrosa with everything on one level. Updates include vinyl windows, newer roof, vinyl siding, tiled kitchen floors and patio. Low taxes!

Over half the home built in 1999! Updates include: new furnace, water heater, furnace humidifier, carpet, laminate flooring, ceramic tile, fixtures, trim and solid doors, patio, fenced entire backyard, newer cement sidewalks + driveway and appliances.

84,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157 $

99,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157 $

10+ LOTS

Enjoy the convenience of city water and sewer with the enjoyment of the country feel. Close to walking trails, parks and public beach.

Starting at

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2 story home on 4.5 acres. Home includes sunroom, deck, patio, 4 BA, brazilian hardwood floors, surround sound, hundreds of new trees, rentable land, in-floor heat, and large 64’x48’ heated shed with bath and living area.

219,900

$

$

20 AcreS!

Nice home located on a secluded 1+ acre lot with mature trees & 200 feet of sandy shore on popular Sauk Lake! Interior has many updates with 3 BR, 2 BA, dining room, & laundry all on one level.

Enjoy living on a lake with a country setting.

149,900

$

sauk centre

Rambler in great location. 3 main floor BRs, 2 BA, move-in ready, on the edge of town in a quiet cul-de-sac. Two more BRs in basement, with egress windows in family room.

New shingles, siding and windows in 2012.

Carpet just replaced downstairs.

138,900 Cheryl Miller 320-761-4663

$

Price reduced

17,900

$

paynesville

5 BR, 3 BA home on large lot across from Rice Lake with 40’ garage. Home features master BR with WIC, main floor laundry, vaulted ceilings & spacious floor plan, large family room, living room, & sitting room, fireplace, rec room with hot tub & deck.

199,900

$

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Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and great fishing off the dock at this cute 2 BR, 1 BA cabin just minutes off I-94 on popular Sauk Lake. Features a large patio, extra large garage, and dock is included. Perfect for enjoying your summers all at a great price.

159,900 Cheryl Miller 320-761-4663

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This house has been completely remodeled. Has new shingles, windows, soffit, fascia. New plumbing from meter out. Updated electric(inspected). New kitchen cabinets, new bathroom fixtures, new flooring, new trim, new solid oak doors. Also has new deck in front and back. There are three words that describe this house: NICE, NICE, NICE. If you are looking for a new house at a used price this is it.

139,900

$

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Conveniently located 3 acre building site 5 miles south of Osakis located on a tar road.

29,900

$

$

Updated 3 BR, 2 BA home. Located close to downtown, churches and both public school and St. Agnes parochial school.

89,900

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110,000

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Co. Rd. 93, Osakis

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399,000

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149,900

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129,900

$

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SOLD

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24,500

$

Co. Rd. 93, Osakis

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49,900

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Big 2+ acre lot with cabin.

Private setting.

134,900

274,900

$

New Listing

$

Rice Lake Great view and best price on the lake!

236,900

169,900

$

Watkins

425,000

$

Grove City

94,500

$

Watkins

94,900

$

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$ 40 acre hobby farm or horse ranch. Endless opportunity with many buildings and additional land available.

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Rambler style home with many updates.

Nice sized backyard and big bedrooms with walk in closet.

Everything on one level.

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125,000

$

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Great slope to the lake with some of the best fishing around.

Big shed for motorhome or the toys as well as garage space.

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26 + or acres with two building entitlements available.

Great location off tar road and nice country setting.

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184,900

$

109,900

Eden Valley

119,900

$

Awesome country setting with 5 acres.

Large shed and many updates.

Great covered porch for quiet evenings in the country!

Great cabin on private road.

Nice sandy lakeshore.

144,900

$

Watkins

Eden Valley

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SOLD

424,900

$

Best lot on Lake Sylvia.

Great views and newer home. Lots of room to expand.

Premier sandy lakeshore.

Updated home with fenced in yard.

Yesteryear character updated for today’s taste.

Big yard Rambler style home finished up and down.

Extra shed space out back and big yard space. Great spot for the kids.

84,900

$

Watkins

140,000

$

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Dean, Kendra and Donna Lange are a family that stays together by building together, and hope to finish their latest project by July 1.

By GABBY LANDSVERK Correspondent Money may not grow on trees, but apparently houses do, at least for one tenacious family of do-ityourself builders in Burtrum.

Dean and Donna Lange, and daughter Kendra Lange, have been hard at work for the better part of a year constructing a vacation cabin of 850 square feet, 18 feet in the air.

The tricky part, though, is that the Burtrum family has constructed the treehouse almost entirely by themselves from raw materials; every board comes from lumber that was milled (sometimes from trees on the property) for the family, which they then planed and sanded themselves.

Everything but the roof, built by carpenters, has been a labor of love for the family, masterminded

by Dean, who has long dabbled in construction as a hobby.

“Everything that happens here is Dean’s idea,” Donna said with a

laugh, referring to numerous other buildings on the property Dean designed and built.

Although he went to school for a five-week course in log home building in British Columbia, Dean said most of his skill in construction comes from practice.

“Just trial and error, and talking to people ... asking questions,” Dean said.

He’s consulted other carpenters for projects over the years, but this has been the most challenging.

“Nobody’s been able to give me an answer,” Dean said of some of the more difficult parts of the house, such as the angle where the rafters intersect.

As a result, he’s had to use a little creativity, a lot of hard work and long nights spent in the shop, sometimes until 3 a.m.

Some of his best thinking, he said, happened in the shower or as he’s trying to fall asleep.

“It has to be a bit of a gift,” Donna said. “I’m always amazed at what he comes up with.”

The process of building the treehouse has been a trying and sometimes overwhelming ordeal, the family said, but their sense of accomplishment has kept them going even when it seemed impossible.

“I thought, ‘We’re never going to get this,’ but by noon the next day almost everything was up already,” Donna said of one particularly tough bit of building.

The family has worked on the treehouse for just about one year, beginning last spring and with a brief hiatus from the start of hunting season until January.

“Last summer we decided we weren’t going to play at all, we would just work,” Donna said.

Even more amazing is that the family fit their treehouse building into an already-full schedule. Dean has his own heating and cooling business and Donna runs a salon in nearby Upsala. She said even after a long work week, building the treehouse can sometimes be good stress relief.

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The Lange family are in the final stages of constructing a treehouse on their property in Burtrum.

The 800 square foot, fully finished home was built almost entirely by hand by the couple, Dean and Donna, and daughter Kendra. They hope to rent the treehouse out to weekend guests.

Treehouse

and running so she can use it her senior year.”

The family also plan to make the “I usually like the solitude of being house available for use to family out here. It’s usually very peaceful. friends and neighbors who have ... You go out with your cup of cof- helped with the project as a reward fee and just start in,” Donna said. for their hard work.

The Langes said they’ve received The couple’s son, Sam, has also helped with the driveway and many curious visitors since beginthe rock wall of the project, even ning work on the house, as passthough he no lon“I usually like the solitude ersby stop to ask what in the ger lives at home.

Their daughter of being out here. It’s usually world is going Kendra, a junior in very peaceful ... you go out on. with your cup of coffee “Kids get high school, seems and just start in” over the top exto have inherited her father’s tal—Homeowner Donna Lange cited about it,” Dean said. “One ent for building.

Her parents said she worked side- little boy said, ‘You guys must have by-side with them on the project, got up really early.’”

Along with occasional laughs impressing friends and coworkers from kids who think the house was with her knowledge. “(Kendra) just dug right in and built in a day, the Langes also find helped us all summer,” Donna fulfillment in positive feedback said. “Our goal is to get this up from friends and neighbors.

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One weekend, Dean said, more than 56 people stopped by to admire the house.

Even with all the attention it’s been getting, Donna said, there’s a lot more to the treehouse than meets the eye.

“There’s so much stuff, nobody will ever know how much time it took,” Donna said.

The family did everything they could by hand, investing a lot of time but saving money in the process.

“If we had needed to buy all the lumber, it would have cost thousands ... but we had it all milled and did it all ourselves, like everything we have here,” Donna said.

If they had paid contractors for all labor, it would have made the project prohibitively expensive.

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239,500

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175,900

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77,500

$

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designs to find the perfect fit.

Continued from Page 26 The family hopes to have the treehouse finished by July 1 and ing),” Donna said. “It must be ready for its first occupants the following day. thousands.”

They’re currently working on a The fact that the house towers over the hillside on 18 foot-tall website for potential guests to see trees means that the construction exterior and interior pictures of had to be painstakingly careful to the house, learn more and book their stay. assure safety and stability.

For the Langes, this is proving to “Everything had to be so solid because I’m afraid of heights,” be harder than hoisting 300-pound beams Dean said.

“It’s just not our thing. I’d rather In spite of his extensive experience with construction, Dean said stain 200 boards than (do publicity the treehouse has been his most work),” Lange said.

But the three hope that the natambitious project out of a long list ural beauty of the area, and the of interesting work he’s done.

“Every new project turns out to uniqueness of the fully-furnished be my biggest project,” Dean said. home 30 feet off the ground, will The last big segment of the proj- attract many visitors.

“It’s beautiful in the different ect yet to be finished is a covered bridge spanning 25 feet that lets seasons,” Donna said.

Two other tree house vacation guests make a grand entrance to the tree house. The bridge is an- homes are available for rent in other project Dean’s been mean- Long Prairie and Wadena, which ing to try for some time and he inspired the Langes to create their researched different style of truss own version.

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“It’s never really been done before,” Dean said of the huge scale of the Langes’ treehouse.

The couple said other treehouses are impressive in their own way, however.

“The one in Wadena is very different than ours. It’s very cool,” Donna said.

The Langes’ is by far the largest of local treehouses and may be the best furnished, fully equipped with electricity, and plumbing (installed by contractors) as well as heat and air conditioning.

“Hopefully it will be something that people will enjoy,” Donna said.

The family is still ironing out the details, but plans to rent the space by the day, with discount rates possible for a whole week or weekend.

For now, they just want to be finished building to enjoy a hardearned break.

“We are going to sit down for at least a year,” Donna said. “But he’ll never be done.”

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