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residential properties

NEW LISTING

Osakis

This 3 BR, 2 BA home is a very private piece of property with +/- 38 acres and a nice 3 stall pole shed. If you enjoy the outdoors this is home for you, there are deer and wildlife that walk right in your backyard. If you want country living, here is your place with room to roam. MLS #10-18310 $

184,600

Osakis

cLarissa

LOng prairiE

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. MLS #10-17111

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

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 suite in this home has its own entry, kitchen, and BA. Hardwood floors are like new, Thermo-Tech windows, new doors, and many unique features. Beautiful field rock patio with landscaped yard and gardens. MLS #10-16949 $

PENdING

243,000

122,500

224,888

LOng prairiE

This home is one of kind and has been updated and well maintained in the heart of Long Prairie. One of its great features is a grand wrap around porch to enjoy the sunsets, 4 BR, 2 full BA and spacious rooms. This home also has a lot and half with lots of yard to roam around. Many hours have been spent in new landscaping and flowers. Come and check this one out today!. MLS #10-17810

99,500

lakeshore properties

spring LakE

Two lots available, one is larger and a great spot to build a home! +/-100 of lake frontage, small elevation at lake. Private lots located at the end of the road. MLS #10-17881 & 10-17882 $

Osakis LakE

Osakis

NEW LISTING

134,900

Osakis LakE

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

79,900

Nice lot about 1/2 acre to come and make your own! Come and check it out today. MLS #10-18227

99,900

Osakis

Beautiful lake cabin with 65’ of level lake frontage. The interior is completely finished with tongue and grove wood. It also boasts two nice decks 18x8, the other with bench seating 10x18, a bunk house, 16x20 garage and a 8x12 shed. This lake cabin has everything you would need. Come check it out and head to the lake! MLS #10-17464

With 97 feet of beautiful lake frontage this home is a great getaway. The home has a nice lakeside patio that is 12x24 feet and it also has newer vinyl siding and 30 year lifetime shingles. Come and start enjoying the lake in this beautiful home on Lake Osakis. MLS #10-17733 $

173,500

PENdING

184,500

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 #10-17546 $

27,500 Osakis

Beautiful home on the South side of Lake Osakis with 140 feet of lakeshore. This home has a lot of character and charm and lots of storage with a 3 stall garage and an extra storage shed. Start living lake life today! MLS #10-17705 $

243,000

Access to +/-85’ of lakeshore and a dock. Lawn, snow, fertilizer, garbage, dock in/out etc are all covered under a low association fee. This 3 BR 2 full BA townhome has everything you would need and even a two car 20x22 attached garage. Fenced in private patio area. A must see property! MLS #10-17374

PENdING

147,400

PRICE REdUCEd

Osakis

Come enjoy lake living on a private dead end road, 24 x 30 det gar. & nice bonus room facing the lake. Nice deck, level lake lot. Extras included in sale price a 2000 Crestliner Pontoon with 50 hp Evinrude 4 stroke engine, Pontoon Lift, most inside furnishing, 17 hp 42 inch Murry Rider lawn mower, push mower, push sweeper & lots more. Come move in today without having to buy anything else, this is a great property at a great price with all these extras! MLS #10-18018. $169,900

165,900

mapLE LakE

Very nice level lot with trailer home on Maple Lake with over 120 feet of lakeshore. This property is priced below market value. Nice large trees on the lot and it is located at the end of Echo Drive, so it is very private. There are also 2 storage sheds on this property as well. Maple Lake is an excellent fishing lake. MLS #10-17674

This is a very nice cabin yet it could be used year round. Has a guest room with double bed, workshop 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 great for fishing. MLS #10-17028

69,900

154,900

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Osakis

Nice corner lot right next to the town motel/RV park and right off of the bike trail, lots of potential business ideas! A nice level lot and it is cleared already and ready to build. MLS #10-16940

55,750

An excellent place to start your business. Large lot with all the amenities available. Seller is motivated. MLS #10-18093

30,000

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. MLS #10-17281

62,500

SucceSSful buSineSS opportunity - oSakiS Option #1 building w/two storefronts on main level and two rentals on 2nd floor $69,900 Option #2 - business w//inventory $100,000 and equipment/tools $35,000 Building $69,900 MLS #10-16736

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Modular units become a comfy Wenker home By ROBERTA OLSON Correspondent

If the term “modular home” brings to mind visions of prefabricated, cookie-cutter style, box shaped homes, then you are invited to drive along Fifth Avenue Northwest in Melrose to see if you can guess which home is the neighborhood’s factory-built residence. Chances are you won’t be able to pick it out. A hint: It’s the year-old home of Pat and Mary Wenker, their two daughters and two dogs. It’s the pale green and tan home with the double peaked rooflines over the front entry; the L-shaped home with the beautiful patio and perennial garden ambling through the trees in the backyard. “We didn’t want to stand out in the neighborhood,” says Pat of their choice of a modular home. To which Mary adds, “We want-

Photos by Roberta Olson

Pat and Mark Wenker stand in the dining room of their modular home in Melrose. Behind the bank of cabinets is the stairwell leading to the unﬁnished basement. ed to make sure it fit the neighborhood.” The couple chose to locate their home on the middle of

The master bath adjoins the spacious master bedroom and the walk-in master closet.

three wooded lots in the Northwest Melrose neighborhood. They placed the home on a full basement, and added a 28x56 four-stall garage that runs two stalls deep, so they didn’t have to cut down too many trees. A large patio was added at the corner of the L created where the house and garage join, that looks out on the girls’ playground, and onto the landscaped perennial garden between their home and their neighbor’s home. The Wenkers decided to buy a modular home last year. They were looking for a home to suit their growing family, and because Mary had grown up in a modular home, they were open to the modular plan. In August 2014, the couple visited Factory Home Center in Paynesville, where model homes built at the Schult factory in continued on page 8

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long pRaiRie

Country living in Round Prairie Twp on a large beautiful 1.82 acre lot just 6 miles from town. Two stall 30x30 pole building garage. Three storage sheds. Many mature trees, hearty hostas, landscaping and gardens all over the partially fenced lot. Vinyl sided manufactured home w/ newly coated roof, has stick built addition added in 1994 w/7 yr. old shingles, newer windows. Buyer will get a brand new septic system installed with an accepted agreement. 3 BR and 1 BA. Request a showing TODAY! MLS #4634565

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

72,000

peRham

100’ of level sand beach. Open floor plan, 2 BR, 3 BA, beautiful floor to ceiling lakeside windows & cultured stone wood fireplace, hickory floors & knotty birch cabinets. Home features underground water system, detached 2 car garage and security system. MLS #4630009 $

475,000

lake beauty

long pRaiRie

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

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

Beautiful home with great views, located across the road from the Long Prairie Country Club. Nicely updated, 3 BR, 1.25 BA, FA heat/central air, beautiful spacious living room, large full bathroom on main with jetted tub. Family room in lower level. MLS #4620704

G ENDIN

119,900

169,900

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. MLS #4591880

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

bRoweRville

ING

PEND

119,900

bRoweRville

184,900

219,000

long pRaiRie

Must see! Beautiful rural property with 3 BR home on 10 acres. New vinyl siding and windows in 2014. Complete with lilac, plum, apple, chokecherry and flowering crab trees. MLS #4607957

129,900

long pRaiRie

NEW LISTING!

Fantastic property on the edge of Long Prairie. New steel roof, siding and some windows. 3 BR+, 2 BA, 2 working fireplaces, 2 kitchens, great decks for entertaining, very private back yard. MLS #4605357

long pRaiRie

234,000

long pRaiRie

Privacy awaits you, this beautiful custom 1 story home on the edge of Browerville. Beautiful views of Eagle Creek, very wooded, there are a total of 3 lots including where the home is. 3 BR, 3 BA, full basement with walkout, beautiful landscaping easy to maintain. MLS #4636339

lake ChaRlotte

bRoweRville

209,000

This 3 BR rambler has it all! Great location, vinyl siding, mostly newer windows, maintenance free deck and a great price. MLS #4645562

79,000

long pRaiRie

PRICE REDUCED!

IN PEND 99,900

Beautiful turn of the century three story home with original woodwork throughout, gas fireplace, and a wonderful three-season porch. MLS #4550145

54,900

daiRy FaRm - bRoweRville

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

ClaRiSSa

eagle bend

Great home for sale, walking distance to school. 2 BR plus, 1 BA, newer windows, siding, roof and furnace. Work shop in back yard, huge lot, alley access. Move in ready. MLS #4608502

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

NEW LISTING!

Location, Location, Location! This charming home that needs some TLC is located on a beautiful lot on a peaceful street. Inside you will find nice hardwood floors and built-ins. MLS #4618964

55,000

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

ING PEND 45,500

Here is a chance to own a beautiful 10 acre parcel in the country. Older 2 story home, 3 BR, 1 BA, fa heat, with a free standing wood pellet stove. Newer metal roof, vinyl windows, 48x30 pole building for storage. MLS #4643943

99,000

ING PENDING

PEND

42,000

55,000

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Long Prairie 320-732-2222 Bill Nelson, Broker

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long prairie long prairie commercial building commercial building ALL equipment, decor and furniture is scheduled to be sold by PCI Auctions on a 12 day online auction sometime mid Sept. They specialize in selling restaurant equipment nationwide. Date of auction to be announced. Once all equipment is gone, building will have a new price and will be sold AS IS. New A/C, water heater, tile. Building assessed at $98,900. Building has been winterized. Vacant since May 2013. Potential studio apt. rental space above. Possible commercial rental space on ML. Agent is the owner. MLS #4545077

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.

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

39,500

long prairie

MLS #4485729, 4485731, 4485732, 4485733

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.

10,000 $15,000 $17,000

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. MLS #4630951

This is a move in ready 3 BR, 2 BA Long Prairie home. Home would make a great starter home. Large corner lot location, detached garage, new hot water heater. Many updates have been completed. Don’t delay viewing this home. MLS #4546442

62,000

49,900

Jamie Flan, Realtor • Cell 320-260-1555

clarissa

browerville

long prairie

ONLY 4 LOTS ARE LEFT!

Priced at

Affordable home on a wonderful corner lot with room to expand. Freshly painted interior with an updated kitchen and bathroom! Come take a look today! MLS #4615666

long prairie

PRICE REDUCED

96,500

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long prairie

Beautiful move in ready home, 3 BR, 1.5 BA, hardwood in kitchen, formal dining that goes out to a deck that is great for entertaining, FA heat with CA. Beautiful yard with mature trees, maintenance free home. New shingles will be installed by seller. MLS #4611305

long prairie commercial building

PRICE REDUCED

84,900

Come take a look!. New siding, windows, roofing, interior has been cleaned up, new carpet and paint, and newer appliances installed. Property is handicapped accessible .Located on a tarred road 3 miles from town. MLS #4621455

IN PEND 129,900

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

139,900

Very affordable home and very well maintained. 2 BR, 1 full BA, attached garage, detached 2 car insulated and heated garage. Main floor laundry, full unfinished basement and room to expand. Located on nice lot close to Main Street, school and churches. Shingles are only 2 years old. MLS #4626560

129,900

long prairie

Beautiful wooded land just minutes from Long Prairie. Fantastic hunting land or build your dream home.

solD

87,500

42,000

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

cushing

long prairie

Beautiful buildable lot in West Acres development. Utilities are already on the lot.

35,000

long prairie

Beautiful heavy wooded lot on a tarred road. Approach is in.

59,900

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

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The home of Pat and Mary Wenker is located at 815 Fifth Avenue Northwest in Melrose. The four-stall garage is two stalls deep, eliminating the need to cut down trees on the wooded lot. The garage features a big workshop for Pat’s woodworking.

Wenker’s modular home

Continued from page 5

Redwood Falls, are on exhibit. Things clicked when they walked through the model home. “We asked if this house was for sale,” says Mary. Within weeks they had bought their new home, had the basement ready, and prepared for the Sept. 10 craning in of the 28x64 foot modular home to their chosen building site. All the Melrose city zoning requirements had been met. A month later, on Oct. 3, they

moved in. The modules had been Pat. “This is the last time I am placed, and connected. The inte- moving. We moved (Mary’s) rior finishing was completed, the Mom, my Mom after Dad passed carpet and flooring laid. The sid- away. Two weeks ago my busiing and roofing was finished at ness moved. I am too darn old to the seams. “We were able to get move again!” The Schult ofThe Wenka bigger house.” ficials came in and er’s home is 1,771 spent a day inspect- —Homeowner Mary Wenker square feet on the ing and walking the finished living levhouse, and checking off their el, with another 1,771 square feet punch list. in the unfinished basement. The Mary praises the modular con- house features three bedrooms, cept. “It was about a three month two 1/2 baths; a kitchen-dining turnaround,” she says. room with a big island, mud “It was almost too fast!” adds continued on page 12

The kitchen in the Wenker home features maple cabinets in a light ﬁnish, and a nice work island. 8 • Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide, October 2015

Long Prairie

22950 Cty 10 Move in ready home! Buyers will love this “1.06 park like setting” PLUS includes a long list of wonderful features, 3+ BR, with all 3 on 1 level, patio, 3-season porch, updated appliances, carpet, furnace, electrical (breakers). Plus one year home warranty for the buyer!

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Amazing storage shed/shop 3x36 with 12 ft. sidewalls & roof vaulted to 14 ft. center,10x10 & 10x12 overhead doors with openers, steel lined/insulated, radiant propane gas heat, 110v electrical & 220v welder plug-in and concrete floor. Bring the kids and the big boy toys there is room for both! MLS#10-17466

165,000

Osakis

Smith Lake Lot

3696 Old Lake Road SE Motivated seller! Beautiful .93 acre lot with 179 ft. of lakeshore is ready for your dream home! Single flight of stairs to the lakeshore, gentle slope! Shed 12x16 with power, patio 16x11, fire pit pad 13.6x13.6, the dock is included. Property has drilled well and septic system! Spend your life at the lake! MLS# 10-17972

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41045 Sauk Lake Rd. This Water front property is 1.17 acres with 200 feet of lakeshore, great location, quiet area! Level lot with nice mature trees to build on, high bank to the lake with landscaping courtesy of Mother Nature. Priced below county assessed value! MLS# 10-16913 $

50,000

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Beautiful 2.52 acre lot w/mature trees on West side of Upper Spunk Lake, a great fishing & recreational lake. 12.56 Acres of Common Land in outlot w/dock & boat slips for all owners. Protective Covenants. MLS#4590326

Great location close to Highway 23 in Cold Spring. Great income or owner occupant potential. Near Knaus Lake and public lake access. Great investment.MLS#4624039

Lake living at it’s finest! 3/4 acre lot & year round home featuring main level living with 2 BR, bath, kitchen/dining rooms, living room & laundry on the main floor, upstairs 3rd BR/loft. 4 season sunroom with gorgeous lake views! Large garage. MLS #4617663

SUPER RARE find! Spacious renovated home nestled in 10+ private acres with a huge hobby shop with showroom, 40x90 pole barn, apple trees and serene views. Close to Pleasant and Rockville lakes and just outside St. Cloud in Rocori school district! MLS #4616121

AvoN ~ $429,900

ALBANY ~ $499,900

st. joseph ~ $695,000

coLD spriNG ~ $949,900

Four Plex in Albany, To be built by Dale Kremers Construction. Each unit is 2 BR, 1 BA and attached 2 car garage. MLS #4553695

A Piece of Paradise with breathtaking views of rolling hills and Kramer Lake. No shortage of space with over 6500 sq. ft! Loaded with elegant wood work and archways, 3 fireplaces, large lower level family room with wet bar, in-ground sprinkler, all on 20 acres with trails, pond & wildlife! MLS #4615007

An architectural gem, this 4 BR, 3 BA rambler was designed with lake-living in mind. Amenities include 20 ft. vaulted ceiling with timber trusses, birch flooring, alder millwork, granite, stunning sunroom, efficient insulation, in-floor heat, heat pump. View our model. MLS#4631373

Investor Special! 3 BR, 1 BA home, 1 stall garage. Great location in the city of Melrose. MLS#4636079

4 BR rambler on 6.85 acres with spring fed ponds and creeks! Very private with new pole shed in‘12. Updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances. You will enjoy the 4 season porch, 2 fireplaces, and all of the storage this home offers. MLS #4581731

ALBANY~ $39,900

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Wenker’s modular home

Continued from page 8

room, den, living room, utility room, and large walk-in closets. The 14x14 master bedroom features an on-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, and a walk-in closet. Two pantries are great features of the house for Mary. One is in the kitchen, the other in the utility room. While the home was bought off the lot, the Wenkers added their own touches and colors to the rooms. Right now their two girls are sleeping in one of the two 10x12 bedrooms. “They like to be together,” says Mary. The third bedroom, is used as their playroom. In the future they will have their own rooms. And further in the future, the The master bedroom features an on-suite bath with a jacuzzi basement will be finished for ad- tub. ditional family space. The basement features egress windows us, this worked,” says Pat. worked since he was in college. and already has a bathroom Mary grew up in northeast Pat Wenker is originally from roughed-in. Melrose, and attended college in Minneapolis. She moved to RoyBecause a modular home is St. Cloud. He lived in St. Cloud alton, to Meire Grove, and then factory built, costs are kept low- for 17 years, moving back to Melrose. She is an accountant at er, Mary says. “So, we were able Melrose in 2002. That’s when he a Melrose business. When she is to get a bigger house.” and Mary began dating, marry- at work the girls sometimes stay “Modular might not work for ing in 2006. Pat is a supervisor at with grandmas, or go to daycare everyone,” says Mary, “but for CMD in St. Cloud, where he has or pre-school.

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MELROSE 39237 325TH AvE Well maintained 3 BR rambler on large country lot just a mile NE of town. Many updates! Duel fuel heating, newer flooring, extra deep garage with two heat sources and other storage sheds. Beautiful yard with mature trees and gardens.

159,900

Restored in 2013. Building is well insulated, has new heating, central air, windows, doors, water heater, interior and exterior lighting with high efficiency bulbs, fiber optic cable, security cameras, plumbing and electrical wiring. Included is mop sink, 3 hole and a hand sink. Bathroom is handicap accessible. Office plus 250 sq. ft. of basement storage. Zoned commercial/light industrial Class “C” building. Many business opportunities for this space. Option to lease available, $350 month.

95,900

BIG BIRCH LAKE 30584 440TH ST. MELROSE

MELROSE 417 1ST ST SW 3 BR, 2 BA with many interior updates, new interior walls, electric and flooring. New stainless steel appliances, open concept plan w/new granite island. Updated tiled baths. Lots of built in storage, large lot with perennial gardens. Convenient location near hospital.

Price Reduced! $129,900

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96,900

775,000

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JUST LISTED. Cute seasonal cabin on Big Birch Lake with 54 ft. of prime lakeshore. Mobile home with an addition. Boat house with extra living space above. Many extras! Call for details.

Price Reduced! $144,900

TWO LAKE LOTS ON PAULEY LAKE: Located off of Hwy. 28 only a few miles out of Sauk Centre. Close to Melrose and Grey Eagle area. Nice buildable lots, tranquil and pristine views with abundant wildlife. Pauley Lake - TBD 251st Ave., Sauk Centre: Over 600 ft. of lakeshore property. $47,900 Pauley Lake - TBD Alexander Loop, Sauk Centre: 192 ft. of lakeshore. $38,900 Melrose Business Opportunity - Long established Beauty Salon complete with 5 stations, pedi, manicure station, tuxedo rental business and a 2 BR apartment on the upper level. Check out website or call for more details.

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259,900

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320-420-1295

melrose

Beautiful 3 BR, 3 BA home that backs up to golf course on hole # 14. Nice upgrades, new kitchen appliances, 6 panel doors, tile & hardwood floors. Large 2-tier deck, huge yard w/irrigation system & fire pit. Extra room in finished lower level. A must see!

This classic home has great spaces, plenty of storage, newer furnace, newer shingles and plenty of character. Also includes 4 plus detached garage, balcony, porch, patio, almost 4 city lots and secluded backyard .Can be used as single family or rental.

3BR, 2 bath home with newer roof & windows, maintenance free siding, formal dining room, large kitchen, oversized 1 stall garage plus storage shed, private backyard, front porch, convenient location close to downtown.

sauk centre

melrose

albertville

214,900

279,000

59,900

neW london

Unique 3 BR 2 BA home + 2 BR, 1 BA, Build your dream home on these 20 gorgeous acres with 900 sq. ft. day care facility that could be lakeshore, rolling hills, abundance of wildlife, trees, privacy, and used as rental or guest house on the river countless premier building sites. Easy access to main road with with pool, deck, walk-out basement, huge endless possibilities to raise horses or cattle. Land will be surveyed with new legal description, parcel ID number assigned and heated 3 stall garage, additional kitchen, office, many updates & endless possibilities assessed for tax amount. More or less acres available if interested

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.

310,000

109,900

229,900

st. cloud/condo

9 ACRES

sauk raPids

albanY

105,000

PRICE REDUCED

Come see this beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA 3700+ square feet home with one level living on the main floor. Plus, a full basement for games & entertainment for friends and family. A must see!

92,500

179,900

PRICE REDUCED

214,900

174,900

avon

129,900

st. cloud

LAKE HOME

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.

greenWald

avon

sauk raPids

sauk centre

Spacious home with 3 BA to include master, 3 same floor BR, large family & living rooms, big laundry room, steel siding, newer roof & windows, large 2 stall attached garage, overall good condition for an affordable price. Desirable backyard & location in nice community.

Gorgeous 5 BR, 3 BA, 3 car garage with shed across the street from Lower Spunk Lake with a huge basement for entertaining. Lots of storage space for your toys. Sprinkler system, hardwood flooring, Large two tier deck where you can end the day with great views of the lake. A Must See!

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!

3 BR, 2 BA rambler with many updates, main floor laundry, oversize two stall garage. Located on a corner lot with mature trees and no close neighbors. Large entry foyer, newer kitchen, lower level office that could be converted to 4th BR, open floor plan. All for a great price!

252,500

129,900

sartell

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!.

2013 quality custom built home on over an acre lot with vaulted ceilings, thermotech windows, pantry, breakfast bar, custom cabinetry, walkout basement, only ceiling needs to be sheetrocked with additional bedroom and large family room. Oversized two stall garage with 18’ door. Nice deck off kitchen area.

248,800

Waite Park

melrose

4 BR, 4 BA brick home with lots of character on 1+ acres with mature trees & private backyard. Conveniently located across from school. Private master suite, WIC, formal dining room, fireplace, 3 BR on one level, large living areas, endless storage & character. One of a kind home with over 3000 sq. ft. and newly updated kitchen.

179,900

104,900

284,900

rice/river

PRICE REDUCED

Nice home with 104’ of riverfront on the Mississippi River with everything on one level. 4 season porch, sprinkler system, insulated/heated garage, in-floor heat. Peaceful setting & great views of the river.

289,900

239,900

rice

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 and will show well.

159,900

144,900

PRICE REDUCED

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99,900

114,900

PRICE REDUCED

Waite Park

2 BR, 2 BA attached patio home has all the features you’ve come to expect for this one level living. The home, though attached, is completely separate in every way.

119,900

st. cloud

Great rental potential with two unit multifamily home. Both units have 2 BR and 1 BA and their own kitchen and living rooms. Outside was painted in 2014. There’s an unfinished basement with lots of potential. A must see!

uPsala

NEW LISTING

Exceptionally nice 4 BR, 3 BA home with impressive decor & floor plan. Large open living/dining area with fireplace & 3 bay windows, 44” stairway leading to upper level with 3 same floor BR. Lower level features family room with bar, bedroom, & bathroom. Deep attached 2 stalls garage for work bench plus a 24’x14’ garage/shed. Beautiful front and back patios with privacy fence plus screen porch located on a large corner lot. Must See!! $

89,900

Charming home on popular Middle Spunk Lake with flat shoreline and hard bottom. Home features formal Awesome country living close to town with dining room, family room with fireplace, living room, and 5 BR, 3 BA home on 9.3 acres with 6 parking adorable sunroom with large windows & abundance of One level 2 BR, 1 BA townhome which is spots in the extra garage and large shed. Beautiful land includes a meadow & wooded handicap assessable. Wide doors and ramps natural light, 4 BR, outdoor patio overlooking the lake. lot. Fenced area for outdoor animals and tons to get into the home. Screened in area to Great opportunity to be conveniently located in town, on enjoy the out doors. a lake, and only minutes from I-94 of storage for all your toys!

Spacious condo with private BR suite & sitting area/den & deck, open living room & dining with large tinted windows with plenty of natural light. Large common areas, elevator, 2 underground parking stalls, peaceful walking trails, newer furnace & flooring.

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

st. JosePH

PRICE REDUCED

Waite Park

albanY

Very nice home with updated windows & siding, open floor plan, main floor laundry & 3 main floor bedrooms, deck, large yard with garden, oversized 2 stall garage, located in great community.

NEW LISTING

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Impressive home with countless amenities include 3BR’s on one level, vaulted ceilings, walk-out LL, large patio & firepit, in-ground sprinkler system, huge storage shed, finished heated garage, private backyard overlooking fields. Great Neighborhood.

169,900

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freeeport

20 ACRES!

A 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.

229,500

Melrose

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, lower level bar with walkout, hardwood floors, storage room,located on corner lot.

279,900

HolDingforD 5 ACRES!

One story home in great location on Beautiful 5BR, 3 BA home with many secluded country lot right outside city limits amenities on 5+ private acres with pole with newer windows & doors, large open shed located on Holdingford & Upsula kitchen, dining area with fireplace, center School bus route. Master suite, WIC, MF island, 3 main floor BR’s, 2 BR’s in lower laundry, pantry, center island, in-floor level need egress, storage shed, attached heat, maintenance free deck, front porch, two stall garage. finished garage.

129,900

299,900

Completely updated 2800 sq. ft. rambler with unbeatable river view & yard on over 1/2 acre lot with mature trees. Open floor with endless natural light, formal DR, 3 main floor BR’s, fireplace, office, large family room, newer windows, steel siding

159,900

149,900

freeport

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.

Newer 5 BR, 3 BA one story home on secluded country lot with open floor plan, WIC, in-floor heat, main floor laundry, walkout. Lower level with bar & family room, large heated 3 stall garage, maintenance free deck. Located off tar road, only minutes from I-94.

124,900

PRICE REDUCED

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 builtins,two fireplaces, huge deck & man cave!!

269,000

359,900

LAKE CABIN

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!

134,900

Melrose

249,900

PRICE REDUCED

st. JosepH

4 BR, 2 BA home in good condition. 3 stall garage, large private backyard with mature trees. Center island, WIC, vaulted ceilings, large foyer, fireplace, new main floor carpet. Located on a quiet street.

179,900

94,900

PRICE REDUCED

sartell

4 BR, 2 BA split level home with large foyer, office, cellar, updated kitchen cabinets, some windows, roof. Private yard with deck. Located on quiet street with open floor plan and oversized one stall garage.

149,900

NEW LISTING

181,900

139,900

Melrose

215,900

freeport

Melrose/sauk river

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

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.

149,900

129,900

sauk Centre

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

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.

139,900

169,900

sauk Centre

Melrose

Beautiful rambler on large lot with many upgrades, hardwood floors, master-suite, open floor plan with center island, office, MF laundry, WIC, 6 panel doors, in-floor heat, large heated 3 stall garage, sprinkler & private well, deck, nice landscaping.

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.

269,900

alBanY

paYnesville

Exceptional home with spacious floor plan, master suite & WIC, 4 season porch & deck, 3 main floor BR’s & laundry, huge family room with granite fireplace plus bar, office & bonus room. Very nice finished insulated, heated garage with cement driveway south facing, newer carpet, roof, water heater. Located on private street only minutes off main hwy. for easy commuting to St. Cloud or Willmar.

NEW LISTING

Spacious 3BR 2 BA Multi Level twin home Spacious 5 BR, 3 BA home with vaulted ceilings, with no association fees. Great sunroom added center island, office, main floor laundry, 3 BR’s on to the home with French door and fireplaces one level, large master w/WIC, LL family room. on both levels. Lofted living room overlooking Insulated, heated, & finished 3 stall garage. the dining & kitchen great for entertaining. Nice patio, sprinkler system. Conveniently located Home is very well kept and ready to move into. next to the golf course on a dead end street.

riCHMonD

Newer 3 BR, 2 BA home in quiet Nice value for this size of home with steel neighborhood with deck & large siding, some updated windows & applibackyard. Home features vaulted ances, 3 main floor bedrooms, large living ceilings, center island, spacious floor plan, finished basement with large family room & lower level family room, storage room, 4th BR can be added with egress room & office or playroom. Nice entry window. Located on corner lot with garden. with closet. Nice value. Priced well!

sauk Centre

Stunning home on acreage with endless amenities & unbeatable location. Beautiful log style interior with custom woodwork, master suite, LL walk-out, lrg heated shop plus 4 other sheds, guest house, 3 tier deck, gorgeous patio, endless privacy, MUST SEE!!

Melrose

sauk Centre

10 ACRES!

Great opportunity to own a operational printing business or invest in two commercial properties with six potential rental spaces. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown on main street. Four commercial units 1104, 864, 882, & 851 sq. ft. PLUS two 1200 & 980 sq. ft. residential 1BR units, two stall garage, patio, fenced in yard, additional parking, full functioning basement. Overall commercial spaces in good condition. This is a rare opportunity with endless possibilities & potential.

175,000

269,900

Corner puB anD grill

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!

169,900

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BIG BIRCH LAKE

Amazing west facing lake lot with over 1/2 acre on premier Big Birch Lake. Property has 76’ of prime hard bottom lakeshore. Home features 4 BR’s & 3 BA’s. Open MF floor plan with vaulted ceiling & excellent water views. New kitchen with gorgeous hickory cabinets, all new flooring throughout home, almost 4,000 finished square feet in home. Must see year round home!

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.

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

419,000

BIG BIRCH LAKE

unique property for sale on west side of Big Birch Lake by Beaver Bay. Nearly 1 acre, heavily wooded buildable lake lot. Great swimming hard bottom shoreline, A-frame sits on waters edge, 135’ of lakeshore & road frontage. schedule a showing today!

179,900

Great west facing location on Big Birch Lake. Must see level lake lot with nearly no elevation to the water and hard sandy beach lakeshore. The lot has approx. 50’ of lakeshore. This home/cabin has been occupied year round for 30+ years. It features 2 BR & 1 BA. Home needs work but has the potential to be very nice. Affordable opportunity to be on one of MN premier lakes. Enjoy the rest of your summer on Big Birch Lake. $

160,000

LITTLE BIRCH LAKE

Hard to find building lot on east shore of Little Birch Lake. Gentle slope down to lake and perfectly level at the waters edge. West facing lake view, patio area for camping, dock, hard bottom good swimming lakeshore. Must see lot on Little Birch Lake.

129,900

LONG LAKE

13+ acres on Long Lake Burnhamville Twp. This property is mostly low ground but may have building eligibility. Property currently has dock access & swimming area. Excellent hunting land with state owned property adjacent, great camping & hunting spot.

49,900

MOOSE LAKE

This is an awesome large 2.90 acre wooded lake lot for sale on Moose Lake Burnhamville Twp. This is a must see lake lot if your searching for a large lake lot on a small lake. Moose Lake is a 133 acre natural environment lake known for good fishing.

89,900

269,900

LITTLE BIRCH LAKE

Privacy with this year round lake home on Little Birch Lake. Large 2+ acre lot with 2 parcels. Home features 4 BR & 2 full BA, abundance of storage space, deck on lakeside plus 2 seasonal porches. Access to private boat landing. storage buildings. MusT sEE!

224,900

6 BR, 3 BA year round home on Little Birch Lake. sandy shore, vaulted ceilings with loft/ game room, walkout basement. Large kitchen/dining living room, great for entertaining. Patio, deck, guest house, 36x32 shed. secluded wooded lot on dead end.

219,900

Price just reduced $10,000. Its not everyday a property like this comes available in Central MN on any lake. This original owner custom built home On Mound Lake is turnkey and available furnished if wanted. Features 2 BR & 1 BA, open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace,large deck, dock, sheds. MusT sEE! Please don’t delay viewing this amazing property. New septic installed sept. 2015.

Truly an amazing must see original owner lake home on long lake Burnhamville Twp. new build in 2005, new shingles & drain-field in 2014, fully finished 3 level home. Level lot, beautifully landscaped with tons of perennials & mature trees offering privacy. MF kitchen/dining/living combo with vaulted ceiling. Floor to ceiling windows facing Long Lake, custom cherry cabinets, gas fireplace. Lower level is a walk-out, lower level kitchen has custom oak cabinets. dual heat, tarred drive, east view.

259,900

LITTLE BIRCH LAKE price reduced

LONG LAKE

3 BR year round home in great condition on Popular Little Birch Lake. Priced well below assessed value. Many updates to include roof, windows, furnace, entire LL, driveway, garage foundation, septic, & more. Great fishing & unbeatable sunsets.

147,900

279,900

LONG LAKE

New ListiNg

Affordable lakeside living on Long Lake, Burnhamville TWP with 1 + acre lake lot. This home is a 1999 schult manufactured home and is like new and ready for immediate possession. It features an open kitchen, dining, living combo with vaulted ceiling. 3 large bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Large detached garage plus 2 storage sheds. Home just had new shingles installed in september of 2015. Nice level area at waters edge with sandy lakeshore. MusT sEE!

149,900

BIG BIRCH LAKE PENDING

MELROSE RIVER

BEAuTY LAKE

price reduced

300,000 LONG LAKE PENDING $

Amazing west facing year round lakehome on Beauty Lake. Home features 3 BR & 3 BA, open kitchen, dining, living combo on lakeside plus lower level family room. Huge deck & screened in porch on lakeside great for entertaining. Attached heated garage plus 24’x40’ pole building, gazebo & extra storage sheds with electric. The dock & hot tub & appliances are included with sale. Central AC, electric in-floor heat & water heater are off peak rate. Property has 232’ of great lakeshore. $

259,900

If you’re looking for privacy & seclusion, then this cabin on Beauty Lake will be perfect for you. Property has gorgeous mature trees, the mobile home is in very good condition & has been maintained very well. Large deck with excellent view of lake & wildlife.

89,900

SAuK LAKE

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!

Very nice year round lake home on sauk Lake. East facing property with excellent sunrise views! Deck & 3 season porch facing lake with excellent lake view. The home features 2 BR, 1 full BA with full partially finished basement & 77’ of lake frontage.

299,900

LITTLE BIRCH LAKE

price reduced

MOuNd LAKE

BEAuTY LAKE

229,900

BIG BIRCH LAKE

Looking for a cabin on Big Birch Lake? This affordable property has a level west facing lot with hard bottom. Lakeshore seasonal cabin featuring 3 BR, 2 BA, 50’ of prime lakeshore. storage shed, patio area at waters edge. Extras included with sale of property. Don’t delay viewing this property.

SAuK LAKE

229,900

New ListiNg

159,900

New ListiNg

Completely updated 2800 sq. ft. rambler with unbeatable river view & yard on over 1/2 acre lot with mature trees. Open floor with endless natural light, formal dining room, 3 main floor BR’s, fireplace, office, large family room, newer windows, steel siding.

159,900

LITTLE SWAN LAKE

Very nice & fully remodeled 3 BR, 2 BA lake home on Little swan Lake. Little swan or Pillsbury Lake is located between swanville & Long Prairie. This is a deep clean lake known for excellent fishing. Vaulted ceilings, 2 decks, patio, 2 stall detached garage, appliances included, MusT sEE HOME.

149,900

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349,900

BIG SWAN LAKE

New roof & new exterior! Nice & small nearly no maintenance seasonal cabin on Big swan Lake. Affordable lakeside living, $300.00 Per year association fees includes garbage, lawn care, water, & sewer. sales price can includes furnished cabin, MusT sEE!

62,500

Melrose Office 408 Main St. East, Suite 1

Local • Experienced • Proven Results brandon@centralmnrealty.com www.brandonkellymn.com www.lakehomesbybrandon.com

(Melrose Beacon Building)

Long Prairie Office Brandon Kelly Broker-Realtor

22 2nd St. North Suite 2

320-491-6107

(Eco Water Building)

mElrosE

179,900

w w loNg NeNe g g tiNtiN LisLis

prairiE

Very nice Long Prairie ranch available for immediate occupancy. Home features 3 BR & 2 BA, brick exterior, fenced back yard, new flooring, updated windows, interior of home just repainted, oak cabinets, shallow well for exterior lawn/garden watering & storage shed. Don’t delay viewing this home!

99,900

pending 129,900

ward spriNgs

pending

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 lakeplace? Here it is! Don’t delay viewing. $

loNg prairiE

Original owner custom built home with 19+ acres located on edge of Long Prairie. You must see the views surrounding this home its amazing! Features 4 BR & 4 BA. 64X30 pole bld, small barn, storage shed, gardens, duel heat, covered porch, wildlife.

Amazing spacious original owner home located across road from Latimer Lake Long Prairie. Attached garage is heated, extra large garage in back, additional 1+ acre lot available. Home features 3 BR, 3 BA, MF laundry, MF office, maintenance free deck.

269,900

89,500

SOLd

price reduced

219,900

59,900

90,000

loNg prairiE

pending

Awesome almost 11 acre hobby farm located just outside of Long Prairie. The interior has been recently completely remodeled & home features 4 BR & 2 BA. Outbuildings in poor condition, must see rural setting with beautiful mature trees. $

Nice move-in ready Long Prairie patio home. Home features 2 BR & 1 BA. One level living, large yard and home is tucked off road. Many recent price ceddriveway, steel roof, property improvements, tarred redu maintenance-free exterior. Some newer windows.

loNg prairiE

BrowErvillE

24,900

Awesome location directly across road from golf course, just up the road is the public beach on Charlotte Lake and park. Home features 4BR & 2 BA. 4 same floor beds, formal dining with deck for entertaining, wooded lot, dual heat, storage shed.

SOLd 114,900

6 acre property with 2 home sites, 2 drilled wells and 2 newer septic systems. One livable mobile home and the other needing to be removed from property. Unique wooded lot, great location. Located on tarred road and close to town. Excellent location to build.

49,900

135,900

New ListiNg

loNg prairiE

Awesome setting with nearly 3 acres close to town. This 1991 built home is move in ready. It features 3 BR & 2 full BA. 2 stall detached garage, 2 storage sheds, tarred driveway, storm shelter, appliances, mature trees.

pending

loNg prairiE

littlE Falls

Remodeled 3 BR, 1 BA Little Falls Home. Newer garage and home has had many updates recently completed. Corner lot, large yard, storage shed.

loNg prairiE

Amazing ranch style home for sale with 13+/- acres, subject to land surver & new legal description. This home features 4 BR & 3 BA, walkout basement, gas FP, 40’x60’ pole bldg., heated att. gar., large maint-free deck with sun awning, mature trees, creek in back of property, dual heat. Excellent hunting land, must see hard to find rural property. Motivated seller!

This Grey Eagle Turn-key move-in home needs ready 3 BR, a total interior 1 BA. This home remodel and has been recently home is not remodeled from currently liveable. top to bottom. Nice This sale is subject yard, detached to short sale 3 stall garage, approval. Large, nearly 1 acre lot located across privacy fence, lots of perennials, front & rear porch, alley access, appliances included. the road from Grey Eagle school. Home exterior Agent/Owner! Perfect starter! has been remodeled. Perfect fixer upper! $

price reduced

grEY EaglE

loNg prairiE

Turn-key 4 BR, 4 BA home located directly across road from Circle Park. This home is fully handicap accessible on the main floor. Property has 2 full city lots with mature trees, garden area, grapes & raspberries. Private backyard w/large deck. Studio w/finished space in garage and storage loft, tuck under garage for additional storage space. Home has had many recent updates, flooring HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows & much more. Original character awaits.

loNg prairiE

This home is waiting to be finished and once finished will be one of kind. In-floor heat is stubbed in, 27’ floor to ceiling fireplace, drilled well, electric. Priced $100,000 below actual money into home. Motivated seller will consider trades. RV garage. $

149,900

53,000

Affordable large 2 story historic building available for sale in Browerville. Many recent improvements and newer electrical service & forced air heat. Current business operating could also be available with purchase if the buyer would want to continue the existing business. Hwy. 71 location with almost 3,000 sq. ft. Many future options with this growing small town.

24,900

loNg prairiE

pending g n i d n e p

Very Nice And Move In Ready 3 BR, 2 BA rural Long PrairieSauk Centre home. Home & property have been meticulously maintained. Open floor plan, sunken kitchen/living room floor plan. Gas fireplace, detached 2 stall garage plus storage shed, abundance of windows with lots of natural lighting, appliances are all included with sale. Home is a 2001 built manufactured home on 1.43 acres. Mature trees & beautiful setting. MUST SEE!

119,900

Awesome rural setting with nearly 6 acres located between Grey Eagle Long Prairie. Beautiful mature trees on this private setting. Home features 3 BR & 2 full BA. Abundance of living space with huge living & family room. Built-in corner hutches, newer flooring throughout, appliances are included with sale. Nice deck, detached 2 stall garage, plus extra storage shed.

89,900

grEY EaglE

alBaNY

loNg prairiE

mElrosE

SOLd

This is a mature and well established city lot ready to be built on. Lot has 85’ of road frontage and 170’ of depth. Home pkg. to be built is available from Lumber One or open for building with any other builder. Must see lot if your considering building.

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.

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 you’re looking for a great place to build a home this is it. A must see building lot.

Over 3.5 acre building lot with view of Little Birch Lake. Awesome country setting on tarred road and driveway is in. Ready to be built on. This is the last lot available for sale in Birchdale Estates.

29,900

19,900

upsala Nice 20 acre

building lot for sale just outside of Upsala on Hwy. 238. This land offers hunting opportunities as well. Land survey & perk test available. Close to Upsala, many lakes, tarred road, trees & wetlands.

44,900

18,500

Burtrum

38 +/- tillable acres located west of Burtrum.

110,200

49,900

alBaNY

grEY EaglE

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.

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.

172,800

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258,400

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NEW lISTING

sartell

Great location on this 1 owner patio home. 2 BR, 2 BA, on a quiet street. Spacious living room, kitchen, dining area. Great for entertaining! Well maintained with plenty of area for gardening. Large patio to enjoy your fall evenings.

169,900

lake henry

NEW lISTING

Kenny Tschida

Cheryl Miller

Realtor

melrose

Spacious one story home with large foyer & master BR, wide open living, dining, kitchen area, great for entertaining with abundance of natural light, deck overlooking river & private 3/4 acre lot with mature trees. Lower level features, full bar, billiards area, stone fireplace, 3 BR, & walkout patio. Wonderful location and setting all for a great price.

165,900

Brandon Kelly

Donna Schramel

Broker/Realtor

Realtor

PRICE REDUCED

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melrose

6 aCRES

Realtor

st. joseph Located along the Wobegon Trail which offers privacy and views on the edge of vibrant St. Joseph. 100% buildable, sandy soils and site was preliminarily approved for 70 unit apartment building.

330,000

Check out this home located on huge private lot. Large garage with 4 stalls plus office, BA & BR. Home features spacious floor plan with lrg kitchen & dining, 3 BR, family room in lower level plus shower, storage. Steel siding, some updated windows.

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STARTING AT

109,900

19,900

avon estates

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lakE homE

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20+ LOTS

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

PRICE REDUCED

1982 one story home in good condition with spacious floor plan, large bedrooms, main floor laundry with 1/2 bath, big lower level family room, storage room and office that could be used as 3rd BR but needs egress. Nice yard with deck, shed, garden, and mature trees.

109,900

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.

162,500

Price reduced to sell quickly! Over $40K lower than tax assessed value. Private wooded retreat on 5 secluded acres on quiet lake that is perfect for kayaking or fishing, feel like you are in the boundary waters without the drive. Huge open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, Loft, LL finished, wrap around deck. Property is sold with all furnishings.

paynesville

PRICE REDUCED

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.

Attention investors!!! Over 3,000 sq. ft. triplex w/great cash flow potential or use as a single family home! Live in one unit & have the other two pay your mortgage. Either way this is a great value & endless potential. Big 3 stall garage, nice yard.

129,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157 $

melrose

Sharp looking 1.5 story home with vinyl siding, newer windows, architectural shingles, exceptional landscaping, NG forced air furnace and central A/C. Large kitchen/dining and master bedroom on main floor. Home is sitting on a poured foundation!

82,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157 $

189,900

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.

389,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157

PRICE REDUCED

melrose

Starting at $12,900

194,900

189,900

freeport

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!!

freeport

Nice 2 Story home In Freeport. Features 6 BR, 2 BA on a corner lot. Includes large patio, sun awning, newer shingles, rain gutters, and garage door. All double pane insulated windows. Has WIC and center Island.

cold spring PRICE REDUCED

Very well maintained patio home with 2 BR, 2 BA, in-floor heat and a gas fireplace. The home is an end unit surrounded by beautiful trees and a patio in the back of the home. A must see!

122,500 Donna Schramel 320-291-7251 $

PRICE REDUCED

Great investment opportunity with all units full with long term tenants. There is tons of parking and extra area to build more units. Very minimal maintenance and easy management!

129,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157

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melrose

409,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157 $

NEW lISTING

upsala

Well maintained home on nearly an acre lot with plenty of trees & privacy. Countless updates to included steel siding, windows, roof, and furnace. Large entryway, spacious living room and formal dining room, 3 same floor BR’s, desirable front porch, oversized 2 stall attached garage and shed. Full attic, and basement unfinished with endless storage and possibilities. Very nice property for the price.

99,900

NEW lISTING

carlos

Aggressively priced business opportunity right outside of Alexandria. Includes over 3,200 sq. ft stick-built insulated shed, 1815 sq. ft. greenhouse, A/C, 5 space heaters, 4 overhead doors, bathroom, office area, 220 outlets, insulated windows, inside walls finished with steel, and 13 steel tables. See supplements for more information. Can’t build new for this price!

139,900 Jacob Imdieke 320-491-7157 $

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The importance of clean gutters Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples, and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds of leaves that adorn the maples, oaks and other trees near homes will eventually fall as autumn turns into winter. Some will float down to lawns, while others will get lodged in gutters and downspouts, posing problems that can cause substantial and potentially costly problems for homeowners. Homeowners know that gutter cleaning is an important part of fall home maintenance, but they may not completely understand why. Gutter cleaning can be a messy and time-consuming project, making it a project many homeowners are apt to put off. Waiting to clean gutters can lead to considerable problems, so it’s best to tackle the job well in advance of the winter. Gutters guide rainwater and runoff from the roof so it drains properly away from homes. When gutters are clogged with leaves, a number of problems can occur. • Leaks: Water will take the path of least resistance. When clogged gutters do not allow the water to drain away properly, water will find other ways to the ground. It may work itself right into the walls and ceilings of the home. In addition to damaging walls and ceilings, moisture inside the home can promote mold growth. It also makes interior spaces more appealing to pests. • Excess weight: Gutters are meant to hold the weight of trav-

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eling water and not much more. Gutters filled with leaves and other debris can quickly become heavy. This stresses the entire gutter system and can cause the gutters to fall off of the home entirely. • Nesting areas: Clogged gutters can serve as nesting areas for insects and birds. Mosquitoes and other insects lay eggs in pooling water. Gutters can quickly become breeding spots for harmful pests. Furthermore, birds may nest in gutters, creating unsightly messes and more damage. Seeds that sprout in clogged gutters can grow unchecked. • Ice-damming: Left untreated, pooled water and leaves in gutters can freeze over. Blocked water can back up and push against the roof, lifting shingles and destroying the roof in the process.

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• Foundation trouble: Clogged gutters also may contribute to flooded basements and cracked foundations. Leaking water will pool around the foundation, expanding when frozen and causing cracks in basement and crawlspace walls. It also can cause driveways and other cement areas around the home to sag and crack. Gutter cleaning should be scheduled in the spring and fall of each year. Homeowners can hire gutter-cleaning services to handle the job or do the job themselves. Rinse the gutters with water from the hose afterward to ensure good run-off. Take the time to seal any leaks as well. This routine maintenance can save homeowners many headaches and prevent some very expensive repairs.

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REDUCED

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350,000

53,000

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amount of automobile traffic. • Walk, don’t run. Trick-ortreaters should stick to sidewalks and only cross the street at intersection crosswalks. Make sure kids know to avoid darting out between cars or cutting across lawns and driveways. When darkness sets in, fast-moving children can be difficult to see. • Visit only lit houses. Residents who don’t want to answer the door will typically leave their homes’ exterior lights off. Only visit homes that are decorated, bright and welcoming to trick-or-treaters. • Go in groups. Children should go out in groups and always be accompanied by an adult chaperone. • Costume safety: Everyone should wear well-fitted costumes that do not drag on the floor or impede mobility. Choose face paint over masks so that vision is not obscured. • Beware of fire hazards. Keep clear of jack-o-lanterns that are lit by real flames. Homeowners can

opt for LED lights or other, safer methods of illumination rather than candles and open flames. Halloween is an exciting day for youngsters, and following a few safety can make the day both fun and safe.

Create spooky effects for Halloween Courtesy Metro Creative Connection Halloween is a great time to explore your creative side, especially when it comes to decorating for trick-or-treaters or planning a party. Many special spooky effects can be used to create the scary, intimidating atmosphere you desire. • Dry ice: Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is a good coolant because it can reach temperatures below that of ice and it will not leave a puddle or damp residue behind. Dry ice changes from a solid to a gas with no liquid form, through a process of sublimation. Place dry ice in punch bowls or beverage glasses. Or use dry ice in any other liquid to create billowing plumes of vapor that add to the spooky effects. Just be

sure to handle dry ice very carefully and make sure it is inaccessible to curious kids. • Smoke machine: Rent or purchase smoke machines, which can be found at party stores or big box retailers, to add to your eerie atmosphere. Dim the lights and have smoke rolling through the party room or by the front door. • Lightning and thunder kits: These kits combine strobe lights or lighting effects with sound systems to simulate the sounds and sights of a thunderstorm. • Faux cobwebs: Purchase spiderweb kits at retailers or make your own with cotton. Pure cotton balls can be pulled apart and stretched over various items in the house to create a spiderweb effect. • Accent lighting: Drape a nonflammable piece of fabric over a

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26,900

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Lots 7, 8 or 9

32,900

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95.48 acres of mostly tillable land.

399,000

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27,950

89,900

Lots 3, 13, 14 or 15

201 2nd Avenue West, Osakis

79,900

207 Oak Street West, Osakis

SOLD

30.28 acres with about 20 acres tillable, balance hunting land. Adjoins Marge Lake (marsh lake). Excellent hunting land. Might be buildable.

149,900

49,900

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Sauk Centre 320-352-0309

Easy living. Big 2+ acre lot with cabin. Private setting.

REDUCED

129,900

Great location with no backyard neighbors. Fenced yard and lots of updates! $

WatkinsClear Lake

Grove City

6.3 acres with very private setting. Huge shed with in-ﬂoor heat and some extra outbuildings for your own hobby farm.

129,900

425,000

REDUCED

157,000

Great slope to the lake with some of the best ﬁshing around. Big shed for motorhome or the toys as well as garage space.

Watkins

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

New Listing

169,900

Watkins

Cold Spring

Foley

Richmond - Chain of Lakes

Very clean patio home with updated cabinets and all on one level. Backs up to golf course.

129,900

Eden Valley

Rambler style home ﬁnished up and down. Extra shed space out back and big yard space. Great spot for the kids. $

119,900

Pearl Lake

26 + or acres with two building entitlements available. Great location off tar road and nice country setting.

125,000

Great cabin on private road. Nice sandy lakeshore.

REDUCED

139,900

Watkins Clear Lake

Richmond

Cold Spring

Watkins Clear Lake

Nice lake lot with nice tree coverage. Has manufactured home that could be used.

Great starter home. All maintenance free and fenced yard. Exceptional value!

Nice open ﬂoor plan, up and down. Private backyard with no backyard neighbors, park like setting.

Lake lot. Open lot with great slope to the lake. City sewer and private well already in. Just pull your camper in and enjoy!

New Listing

89,900

Rice Lake

134,900

119,900

Kimball Cold Spring

Watkins

Cold Spring

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Great view and best price on the lake!

236,900

Awesome country setting with 5 acres. Large shed and many updates.

184,900

Move in ready with corner lot and double garage with workshop area.

84,900

Great value with all the work done. Move in ready!

104,900

84,900

Watkins

REDUCED

134,900

Exceptional value with totally remodeled home. All maintenance free and new kitchen just waiting for a new owner. Best buy in town!

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LANDMARK LIFESTYLE HEY DUCK COMMANDERS 40 ACRE HIDEAWAY

Hard to ﬁnd home in the woods, new in 2012, nestled in 40 acres of heavy woods, small amt. tillable. Home is on cement slab with in-ﬂoor heat, super insulated home. Large master suite in upper level loft with gorgeous views, screened porch, on upper level to enjoy the sunsets. YES Great HUNTING! 7056 25th Avenue, Swanville. $ MLS # 4642153

235,000 WOODED LAKESIDE PARADISE!

23 Wooded acres, with over 500 feet of hidden lake frontage! Somewhere in the Burtrum Hills.

185,000

Jan knows where it is. Call her NOW!

CLEAN & COMFORTABLE!

97,000 - AFFORDABLE VALUE!

NICE, NICE!

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

97,000

LAKE HOME DEAL - HERE IT IS!

$110,000 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. MLS# 4473385 $

LOOKING FOR A HOMESITE? Developed city lot. Homesite with well, electric and septic already in. Great spot. Located at 24221 Co. R. 38 (Albany) in St. Anthony. $

3 BR, 2 BA well maintained home with many updates, new shingles in ‘14, new furnace. 210 Rhoda Avenue, Swanville It’s a Deal! MLS #4590789 Call Jim! $ IS THE #!

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25,000

80,000

BURTRUM HILLS HIDE-AWAY SECLUDED 34 ACRES

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

FLENSBURG LIQUOR - lock, stock & barrel! It will BOOM under your management!mls. #4610378

Contact Jim or Mike Put it to work for you!

239,900

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

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Lovely custom built home on 1 acre setting. Quality living with vaulted ceiling, real oak flooring, main floor laundry, spacious bedrooms, master with WIC and full bath. LL partially finished with 2 large BRs, 3rd unfinished bath. Open porch, all appliances included. 4954 Cardinal Drive, East of Upsala, just off #21. $ MSL 4641025

194,900

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81,400

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110,000

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UPSALA Where Things Are Always Looking UP!

Vintage, solid 4 BR home, vinyl siding, hardwood ﬂoors, detached 2+ car garage, small barn, fenced small pasture, large garden area, nice yard. 1.5 acres. Sweat equity needed. How do you respond to opportunity? 402 N. Main Street, Upsala, MN. MLS# 4606004 Call Mike Now!

CHEAPER THAN RENT

79,900

Gets you into this good 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,440 sq. ft. home. Large drive thru double garage and nice yard space. New roof in 2013. 218 S. Main St., Upsala. MLS #4573175. CHECK THIS PRICE! CALL JAN NOW!

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SAUK LAKE GREYSTONE GOLF COURSE:

MELROSE: JUST LISTED!

Best of both worlds! Golf out your front door and prime lake shore out your back door! Charming cabin on large wooded lot with 150’ shore! Comes fully furnished and ready for your vacations! Great future building site! Drastically reduced! Great price in the $130’s. See website!

Well maintained 3BR rambler on large country lot just a mile NE of town. Many updates! Dual fuel heating, newer flooring, Extra deep garage with two heat sources and other storage sheds. Beautiful yard with mature trees and gardens...$150’s

LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: Contract For Deed Financing Available!

LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: REDUCED!

Great building lot on the east shore with over 160 feet of lakeshore! Comes with 3BR cabin fully furnished and ready for use until you decide to build your dream home! Dock & other extras.

Great year round cabin. Recently remodeled with new windows, siding and updated shingles. 2 stall garage. 100’ lakeshore! See lakeshore link on our website!

North shore, seasonal cabin with level sandy shore. Cabin needs some finishing, boat house close to lake with great deck! Close to Rock Tavern Restaurant and public beach!

MELROSE:

PELICAN LAKE: REDUCED!

MELROSE: JUST LISTED!

Great seasonal get away! Over 220 feet Spacious updated home in the country level shore on a great swimming and just south of town on 5 wooded acres with fishing lake! Cute cabin and garage, dock large shed for all your toys! Priced in the and some furnishings! Great price! $300’s. See website for more information See website!

SAUK CENTRE:

Affordable 3BR, 2BA with many updates! Great location close to schools, bike trail, shopping and entertainment. Great price in the $70’s!

MELROSE:

BIG BIRCH LAKE: REDUCED!

Impressive 4BR, 3BA home in quiet Seasonal cabin with over 300 feet neighborhood close to school and church. prime level lakeshore! Boat house Maintenance free siding, newer shingles, large deck with private back yard, nicely with rail system, great building site on 2.2 private acres! Tennis courts, new finished on all levels! Loft with double whirlpool, kitchen slide outs and other dock and lift and some furnishings! upgrades! Reduced in the $160’s! See website!

BIG BIRCH LAKE:

BIG BIRCH LAKE: REDUCED!

Impressive new 2 story on the south shore with excellent swimming shore! All the expected amenities! And many upgrades including granite counters, cherry woodwork, beautiful stone tiled walk-in showers in all baths! Floor to ceiling windows throughout offering awesome lake views! Dock and many other extras included. See website!

MELROSE:

Spacious rambler with both levels nicely finished, a block from the golf course. Many updates! Steel siding, Pella windows, high ceilings, 2 huge bedrooms and main floor hot tub room (potential 3rd BR). $163,500

Spacious 5BR, 4BA rambler with both levels nicely finished, great location just a few blocks from school, gas fireplace, main floor laundry, oak 6 panel doors. Great garden in backyard. 8’ slate bed pool table in game room included. 3 same floor bedrooms and main floor laundry! See website!

MOUND LAKE:

MELROSE:

LONG PRAIRIE:

Charming REDUCED! turn of the century Victorian home close to downtown. Great investment opportunity with three potential rental units, close Affordable year round walkout on a to schools, churches & shopping! Great popular crystal clear lake, nicely updated income from three apartments! Many up- inside and out with two decks! Great hard dates including new windows! See website! bottom lakeshore!

Affordable Commercial/ Retail property with great visibility on Main Street right in the middle of town! Great tenant income history. Perfect for your small business and available immediately. Upper offices or potential 2BR Apt. Seller motivated. Reduced for quick sale in the $70s!

Burtrum: Just Listed! 40 acres with 400’ frontage on Bass Lake. Spacious cabin, wooded & tillable mix, fishing & hunting paradise. See website for more information. THiNkiNG OF bUiLDiNG? CHECk OUT OUR WEbSiTE FOR 7 ACRE WOODED LOTS NEAR THE biG biRCH LAkES, LAkE LOTS, AND MANY LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM iN TOWN!

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320-256-8000 MLS: St. Cloud / Twin Cities

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