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Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide

Spring

April 2013 Special Edition

Improvement

& Real Estate Your Guide To Better Living

John and Virginia Nathe found land on which to build adjacent to Meire Grove See article on page 3

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Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide

Spring

April 2013 Special Edition

Improvement

& Real Estate

Directory 1st State Bank, Sauk Centre ................................. 21 Ace Hardware....................................................... 13 Aspire Realty LLC ............................................... 23 Bayer Interior Woods............................................ 29 Benchmark Real Estate Services ........................... 32 Benusa Appliance Sales & Service......................... 30 Billmarks Insurance Services ................................ 12 Black Diamond Auction ........................................ 10 Bork Lumber & Steel, Inc....................................... 9 Bueckers City Sanitation ...................................... 20 Central Heating & Air Conditioning ....................... 4 Central Minnesota Credit Union ........................... 13 Centre Electric, Inc............................................... 10 Centre Rental, Inc ................................................ 12 Century 21, First Realty, Inc., John Meagher ........ 22 East West Realty ............................................. 6 & 7 Edina Realty, Barbara Lent .................................. 31 Edina Realty, Cory Ehlert ..................................... 11 Edina Realty, Randy Meierhofer ........................... 27 Edina Realty, Rhonda Green ................................. 17 Eldred Realty Osakis .............................................. 5 Engle Electric, Inc ................................................ 22 First Rate Glass, Inc. ............................................ 12 Fleet Supply, Sauk Centre..................................... 11 Freeport State Bank ............................................... 9 G&J Awning and Canvas, Inc. ................................ 4 Glenwood State Bank Real Estate......................... 26 Hartmann Realty ..........................................11 & 19 Heartland Security ............................................... 10 Hennen Lumber Company, Inc .............................. 18 Hoffman Plumbing & Infloor Heating ................... 18 Kostreba Contracting ............................................ 21

Landmark Realty ................................................. 31 Lifestyle Homes ................................................... 26 Main Street Real Estate ....................................... 29 Mid Minnesota Excavating ................................... 19 Mimbach Fleet Supply, Inc ................................... 29 Minnesota National Agency.................................... 4 Minnesota National Bank ..................................... 17 Minnesota Spray-Foam Insulation ........................ 19 Premier Real Estate Services Matt Imdieke.............................................14 & 15 ProBuild, Osakis .................................................. 20 Rocky Ridge Outlet .............................................. 25 Schultz Soft Water Inc. ........................................ 20 Schurman Excavating ........................................... 26 Scott Polipnick Concrete & Masonry, LLC ........... 17 Stanley Steamer ................................................... 18 St. Cloud Overhead Door Co ................................ 25 Stearns Electric Association ................................. 21 Tony's Lifetime Exteriors, Inc .............................. 22 Tree Top Nursery & Landscaping ......................... 13 Wheels Water Service ........................................... 25 Worms Lumber and Ready Mix ............................ 10 Zimmer Bros. Waterproofing ................................ 22 Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide is published monthly by the Dairyland Peach, 601 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN 56378. Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of the information within these pages. Buyers’ Choice Real Estate Guide and the Dairyland Peach are not responsible for typographical errors. Neither ads nor information may be reproduced or transmitted without the written permission of the Dairyland Peach. The Dairyland Peach reserves the right to reject any ad judged to be in poor taste or objectionable by state or federal laws.

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LAND • LAND • LAND Osakis

Hewitt

eagLe bend

This property is wooded and just off State 27. Small ditch runs through the east of the property and does flow in the spring and heavy rains. Great views of the Sauk River and the valley. MLS #10-10985

Excellent hunting spot with 1/3 hardwood trees with most of the rest tillable for your food plots, farming or building spots.

Quiet location for you to bring in your home or build new. All utilities are in place. Two nice sheds to store things while you get your house ready. 10 acres to enjoy and more acreage possibly available. At this price it won’t last long. MLS #10-10553

MarsHaLL

Excellent farmland. Has had cattle manure used also for fertilizer. Several approaches to the land off 300th Street and one off 210th Ave. Only 2% of farmland is available in MN, so don’t miss out. MLS #10-11461

550,000

MLS #10-10412

30,000

40,500

45,500

cOuNTRY SETTINgS/LISTINg/RESIDENTIAL Osakis

Osakis

PRICED JUST REDUCED

sauk centre

$4,000

This is a gorgeous country setting. Many mature oak trees, 33+ acres of land to enjoy. Some tillable, some wooded with pines. Large shed 45x88 with electric & lights, another 30x48 shed with loft for more storage. A chicken shed & more. Paved driveway to a large comfortable home. Everything in excellent condition. MLS #10-10794

265,900

40 beautiful acres which is heavily treed & has a 40x60 shed with 12’ sidewalls. Amish country home with a large kitchen/ dining room, pantry, washroom & lots of open space. Come enjoy country living. MLS #10-9378 Price Reduced to

95,900

1974 rambler with dbl. att. garage. Garage has a heated shop. Home was completely remodeled in 2006. 2 BR, 2 BA, full basement. Very efficient home to own. MLS #10-11280

132,000

Excellent 3 BR, 2 BA home. The home is ready to move in. New shingles, new siding, new bedroom upstairs. Nice 2 car det. garage, large corner lot. Close to uptown and yet on a quiet street. Everything you could want. MLS #10-11144 Reduced

117,000

LAKE PROPERTIES Osakis

A brand new two bedroom 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 two car garage. This beautiful home is priced to sell. MLS #10-10345

149,600

Osakis

Great year around lake home with a beautiful view of Lake Osakis and a nice level lake access with a cement sidewalk. Lots of potential to make it your own dream cabin. MLS #10-8519

260,000

Osakis

Lot is buildable

This is a great property already started for you with 1500 sq. ft. shed, electric and well. 100 ft. of deeded lakeshore with assoc. dues of only $50/year. A place for your boat and great time on Lake Osakis.

87,900

ELDRED REALTY OSAKIS 301 Central Avenue, Box A • Osakis, MN 56360

Terry Hetland, Owner/Broker Cell 320-304-4531

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

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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PRICE REDUCED!

browerville Big price reduction, selling building only. Prime location, owner wants this property moved. Roof is in need of repair.

24,000

browerville

Beautiful property on the edge of Browerville, 5 BR, 3 BA, 3 car garage. Custom oak cabinetry in the kitchen, over sized bedrooms, beautiful addition off dining room that walks out to a deck and to a spacious backyard. Finished basement for entertaining.

178,800

bertha

Older 1-1/2 story home. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, attached single car garage, detached pole type garage. Home is in need of repairs but certainly could be a nice home with a little TLC. Walking distance to stores and churches.

browerville

Nice home with lots of room. Big beautiful living room with gas fireplace. 5 BR, 3 BA, insulated triple car garage, new siding and stone on exterior with new decks in front and back, new furnace. Very private setting, river access.

Beautiful country style home in the woods on 4.59 acres. It is 4 BR, 3 BA, in-floor heat and central air, finished walkout basement with a beautiful family room. The home is located only 1/2 mile from town.

Beautiful home, 3 BR, 1-3/4 BA, updated kitchen, tile floors in kitchen and living room, main floor laundry, updated appliances, huge master bedroom over ext. garage, can fit 4 cars, new roof, updated windows/siding, extra shed and extra lot for gardening.

125,000

189,000

79,900

eagle bend

Well maintained home on corner lot. Large living room with new carpet, 4 BR, some hardwood floors, 1.5 BA. Hot water heat, 3 stall heated garage w/workshop, full unfinished basement, property is nicely landscaped and ready to be moved into.

Beautiful home with 3 BR, 2 BA, tuck-under garage, hot water heat, natural gas, shared driveway to access to the back of the home, newer doors on exterior, one owner home. This property is walking distance to the park and local churches.

Nice home with US Hwy. 71 frontage. Large lot with mature trees. 3 BR, 1.5 BA. This home has some nice updates.

long prairie

parkers prairie

Business opportunity. Already zoned commercial. US Hwy. 71 exposure, over 11 acres. Land is currently rented and planted into corn.

Two unique tracts. Located on Hwy. 71 and Co. Rd. 10. One tract is zoned commercial, the other is residential.

Price Reduced. Was $89,900

109,900

35,000

74,500

59,900

28,320

81,900

clarissa

long prairie

Truly a dream home. 5 BR, 4 BA, new flooring, updated custom cabinets in the kitchen, updated appliances, new windows, oak hardwood floors, gas fireplace, sprinkler system, heated shop and extra garage. Seller currently running B&B and antique store there.

Nice home on the edge of Clarissa with a lot of updates, new windows, roof, siding, soffit and facia, also some nice updates in the interior throughout. 2 BR plus, room in basement, needs egress window. Newer forced air natural gas furnace, attached garage, huge yard.

Well kept 3 BR, 2 BA home on city lot. New city improvement, all special assessments on property have been paid. Nice deck overlooking a great backyard. 8x12 shed, full basement with lots of potential. Newer furnace, move in ready.

Well kept 4 BR, 2 BA home on nice city lot. Beautiful yard with extra 8x10 utility shed. 4 BR on main floor. Partially finished basement with great potential. Property has location and a great price, take a look today!

26,000

189,900

69,900

long prairie goldstone dr. Bruders Pine Ridge Estates Lot 2 Block 1

16,000 Lot 3 $17,000 $

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75,000

109,000

long prairie

long prairie Fantastic Property

Beautiful home in the Woodland Circle area. 3 BR plus 1-3/4 BA, sunken living room with gas fireplace, large family room in basement with wood burning fireplace, brand new updated kitchen. Custom cabinets, cherry wood flooring, beautiful center island and more.

195,000

Nice 1 story home on quiet street. Big beautiful backyard for the family, nice updated home. Newer windows, roof, carpet, 4 BR, 1-3/4 BA, forced air gas heat, central air, great starter home.

106,000

Major updates to home, 4 BR, 3 updated BA, beautiful updated kitchen with custom cabinets, in-floor heat in kitchen and dining room. All new flooring throughout, newer windows, siding and shingles. Septic and well were also updated.

119,000

EAST-WEST REALTY Long Prairie 320-732-2222 â&#x20AC;˘ St. Joseph 320-271-1222

www.east-westrealty.com

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COMMERCIAL LISTING long prairie

A RARE opportunity to buy this property. Live and work right from home or convert the living space into additional business space. Property has over 5,000 sq. ft. of heated space. Current use is a turn-key gun shop on US Hwy. 71 and on Lake Charlotte, with nearly 3 acres. Property has had many recent improvements, full list is available. New huge detached garage. Seller would entertain a C4D for qualified buyer. Continue to operate as a gun shop, seller would sell all inventory at dealer cost.

349,900

FREEPORT

NEW LISTING

This home has been completely remodeled and is move in ready. You must see the interior to appreciate the extensive renovation. Home sits on a corner lot with alley access. Large fully finished, heated & insulated garage. New shingles & siding put on.

129,900

BuRTRuM

NEW LISTING

PENDING A must see rural property on 3 wooded acres. This home is beautiful and the setting is gorgeous. Home features 3 MF bedrooms & countless remodeling & move in ready. Bass Lake is across the road & public access. Opportunity to watch wildlife in your yard.

sT. cLOud

wATERfRONT LISTINGS

142,500

LONG PRAIRIE

Great affordable lake place on Lake Charlotte, completely remodeled, move in ready property. Sunrise & sunset views, large sunroom with hot tub on lake side. A chef’s kitchen, must see it to believe it. One level living. New detached garage. Must see property.

189,900

A HIddEN GEM ON LAkE OsAkIs This property is a must see. Completely remodeled like brand new & move in ready. Lake Osakis is a premier Central MN lake. 6,589 acres, great recreation & fishing lake. Home has 3 BR, 2 BA & features gorgeous woodwork. Home offers some of the best sunsets on Osakis Lake. Master bedroom has huge deck off lakeside. Don’t delay in viewing this year round home.

Priced at

239,900

3 BuILdING LOTs FOR sALE BIRcH LAkE AREA

3 BR, 2 BA starter or investment property. Home sits on a corner lot and is maintenance free. Single detached garage, nice wood floors and all appliances included. Licensed rental property.

85,900

NORTH OF GREY EAGLE Building lots for sale. 10 to 20 acres. Prices starting at

39,000

To be built. You still have time to customize this 3 level on a 11.5 acre lot just outside of Long Prairie. Price includes well, septic and landscape package. Call for details.

173,800

1+ Acres up to 4 acres. Call for information. Creek access to Little Birch Lake on an improved lot with tarred driveway.

Prices start at

24,900

NEW WATERFRONT LISTINGS COMING IN APRIL & MAY ON BIRCH LAKE

MELROsE

Very nice home and great location in Melrose. Large detached 3 stall garage, that is heated and has living space and a bathroom. Home features 3 BR, 1 full bath. Home is nicely updated and move in ready. The Sauk River Park is in your backyard. Great price on this property. Don’t delay on viewing!

BROWERVILLE

62,500

Unique property for sale on Big Birch Lake with 150’ of lakeshore. Year round lake home with total privacy. Located on west side of lake – Beaver Bay. Great private swimming area! $ Includes all personal property.

389,000

BIG BIRcH LAkE GREY EAGLE Building lot, hard bottom shoreline with A-frame that has 135’ shoreline and sits on the water’s edge. Nearly 1 acre. Located on west side of lake, Beaver Bay. Great swimming.

119,900

GREY EAGLE

Very nice 1.5 story home located in Browerville. Completely updated & gorgeous curb appeal. Features 3 BR & 1 BA. Corner lot with alley access, new concrete driveway & sidewalk, appliances included, pantry, nice front porch for entertaining.

BIG BIRcH LAkE

199,000

Freeport

Awesome rural setting on 5 acres & ready for your animals. Home has 3 BR & 2 BA, built in 2003, great condition, like brand new. Large shop & garage with 2 overhead doors and in-floor heat, huge garden area, 2 decks, storage shed.

105,000

•Bill Nelson, Broker •Mona LaDue: mona@east-westrealty.com 320.766.1470 •Brandon Kelly: brandon@east-westrealty.com 320.491.6107 •Jamie Flan: jamie_flan@yahoo.com 320.260.1555 •Tim Nelson: timnelson@email.com 320.260.1492

PENDING

SauK Centre

SOLD

Browerville

PENDING Freeport

St. Cloud

PENDING

long prairie

Big BirCH laKe

PENDING

SOLD

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“I Can Show You ANY Home Listed for Free”

REALTOR

Search Every Home Listed at www.mattimdieke.com

60+

HOMES SOLD IN 2012!

*Free Market Analysis. Now Taking New Listings!

mimdieke@premierhomesearch.com • 320-420-1295 melrose

melrose

3 BR, 3 BA walkout rambler on large lot in the country with lots of privacy, updated roof & furnace, master suite, 24x48’ shed, only 1 mile from I-94.

3 private acres with two garages, shed, small barn, 3 BR home with lots of character. Enjoy living in town but with the privacy and enjoyment of a country feel.

5 BR, 4 BA, 3000+ sq. ft. rambler with master suite, tiled walk-in shower, in-floor heat, main floor laundry, heated garage, sprinkler system, security system, deck, storage shed, large lot, game room, indoor workshop room, updated countertops, windows, siding.

commercial

MOTIVATED SELLER Great business opportunity! Body & mechanical shop. Over 6,000 sq. ft. in great condition with countless updates!

219,900

melrose

Great home on a large nicely landscaped lot with mature trees, next to Meadowlark Golf Course. Spacious family room added 2007 with gas fireplace. Two main floor bedrooms & laundry. New shingles & siding 2007. Aggregate patio & maintenance free deck.

122,900

sauk centre

Move in ready 3 BR, 2 BA split level home with newer roof & siding, storage shed, plus attached heated garage/work shop, large yard & open floor plan, all for a great price!

119,900

169,900

bucky’s bar

119,900

A fantastic opportunity to purchase an established bar and grill with a great atmosphere, large and loyal clientele, great food and over 7000 sq. ft. and so much more. Updated full service kitchen, walk-in cooler & freezer, newly remodeled lower level with full bar and restrooms.

Check out this 4 BR, 2 BA home in excellent condition. Built in 2008 with three garage stalls, open floor plan, large yard close to school and walking trails in a desirable neighborhood!

149,900

239,900

Very nice 4 BR rambler with updated siding, roof, flooring, paint, open kitchen, nice decor, fenced in backyard, all for a great price!

Enjoy this gorgeous home with updated windows, flooring, roof, steel siding & kitchen. Large family room with fireplace, formal dining room, deck with private fenced in backyard & patio. Two full bathrooms with open floor plan.

79,900

122,900

paynesville

albany

Gorgeous home in excellent condition, located on a private one acre lot with mature trees and a 30x30 shed. Over 2900 sq. ft., huge dining room & LL family room with walkout onto brick patio. Open floor plan, nice bathrooms w/whirlpool tub. This is a great deal!

3 BR, 2 BA home on quiet dead end street. Newer A/C unit, siding & roof, main floor laundry, large deck, big backyard, lower level family room, 4th BR could be done with egress on the lower level.

149,900

129,900

albany

st. joseph

4 BR, 2 BA home on North Lake with three garage stalls, updated siding, roof, shingles, AC, open floor plan, gorgeous backyard with an awesome view.

Cute home is in excellent condition with updated windows, flooring, roof, electrical, kitchen, bathroom & more. Fenced in backyard with shed, porch, nicely landscaped, close to school. Cheaper than rent! This is a great home with no work required.

Fantastic home with a newly finished basement, new roof & flooring on main, 6 panel doors, nicely maintained lawn, walking distance to a park & Wobegon Trail. Great neighborhood for kids, located within a quiet cul-de-sac! Includes deck & storage shed.

99,900

melrose

new munich

melrose

148,900

paynesville

169,900

new munich

4 BR, 4 BA, 3500 sq. ft. 2 story home on 1.5 acres, with a huge master suite, WIC & whirlpool tub. In-floor heat, porch & patio, sprinkler system, storage shed, located on a private cul-de-sac, only 2 miles off I-94.

139,900

sold

melrose

4 BR, 2 BA home in great condition w/many updates. 4 garage stalls, over 2600 sq. ft., huge kitchen, formal dining room, 2 family rooms, 4 BR on one level, main floor laundry, private backyard, deck, newer roof & boiler. Home appraised at $136,000.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

4 BR, 3 BA rambler with walkout basement, private backyard, deck, storage shed, formal & informal dining room, huge BRs & closet space, extra utility rooms for storage & use.

179,900

79,900

129,900

greenwald

melrose

4 BR, 2 BA home with an open floor plan, newly painted exterior, newer well, furnace and shingles, lots of character and charm, all in good condition.

Come and see this 8 BR, 4 BA, 3,000+ sq. ft. walkout rambler in great condition. 7 garage stalls, private backyard overlooking open field. Two separate 2 BR units in LL for income potential that can pay your mortgage or can be a single family home!

76,900

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199,900

Freeport/st. rosa

sauk centre

melrose

Unique property on 3/4 acre, home features 3 BR with many updates including newer siding, windows & roof. 50x50 insulated & heated shed, 50x25 red room with wet bar and bath, 60x50 cold storage shed. Great value, property appraised for $184,000 in Dec. 2012.

3 BR, 2 BA home in excellent condition built in 2007 in a great neighborhood with a very open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, large closets, all for a great price.

Gorgeous 5 BR, 2 BA custom built log home with 3200+ sq. ft., hickory floor & cabinets, granite countertops, pantry, master suite, WIC, jacuzzi tub, in-floor heat, main floor laundry & heated garage. Great value & must see!!!

Newer 4 BR, 2 BA home in excellent condition in a great neighborhood with open floor plan, center island, walk-through master bath, walkin closets, finished garage, deck, large yard.

149,900

st. joseph

4 BR, 2 BA home with over 3000 sq. ft. with an additional shed on 1.21 wooded acres in an unbeatable location. This home features new well, septic & roof. Large & open living spaces, sunroom, formal dining, walkout basement & more!

149,900

159,900

melrose

Nice 2 BR, 1 BA townhome all on one level, featuring custom cabinets, 6-panel doors and in-floor heat, spray foam to keep heat and cooling cost to a minimum.

Completely remodeled and updated home with endless upgrades. Gorgeous decor and landscaping. Huge kitchen, formal dining room, master suite/ WIC, original flooring and woodwork throughout. Located on a double lot with 4 garage stalls.

4 BR, 4 BA rambler w/updated kitchen, windows, doors, steel siding, sprinkler system, master suite, original hardwood floors, main floor laundry, lower level family room with bar. Central air, insulated garage. All located in a nice neighborhood.

sauk centre

159,900

sauk centre

aVon

Not actual photo

3 BR, 3 BA, 2600 sq. ft. with unfinished basement. Master suite and walk-in closet. Beautiful Avon Estates. Tours available. This is a model home with many lots to choose from in the development.

Very nice 4 BR, 4 BA two story home with extra lot included. Master suite with whirlpool, formal and informal dining room, bonus room, main floor laundry, deck, private yard.

4 BR, 3 BA rambler on a beautiful private 2.5 acre wooded lot with 3-car att. garage plus 40/26 shop. Built in 2000 with new steel siding & roof in 2010, open floor plan, master suite, all for a great price.

279,900

199,900

149,900

159,900

sauk centre

4 BR, 2 BA home in immaculate condition. 1 stall attached heated garage and detached 30x40 shed in the country on an acre, lots of privacy. Home has updated kitchen, bathroom, windows, siding, roof, flooring, appliances, etc.

sauk centre

125,000

159,900

215,000

289,900

aVon

melrose

sauk centre

To be built 1456 sq. ft. walk-out rambler with unfinished LL. 3 BR on MF including master/ suite & WIC, MF laundry, 6 panel doors, marble counter-tops, oak cabinets, Thermo-Tech windows, steel siding, located in beautiful Avon Estates overlooking open fields.

Nice two bedroom rambler on the edge of town with a country feel. New roof, insulated garage, newer flooring, private yard, lower level ready to be finished.

Beautiful log home on 8 private wooded acres with 5 BR, 3 BA, 3600 sq. ft. with all the amenities & updates. In-floor heat, speakers, wood boiler & forced air, master suite, heated 3 stall garage, sprinkler system. Overlooks a pond with lots of wildlife.

New 3 BR, 3 BA town home built in 2012 on the edge of town in a quiet cul-de-sac. 2 stall attached garage, custom cabinets, beautiful floors along with over 2300 finished sq. ft. Only adjoining wall on the town home is the garage.

199,900

lot melrose

89,900

329,900

Beautiful 3/4 acre lot overlooking open field. Close to a school, in a great neighborhood. Come and build your dream home.

39,000

170,000

aVon

lot melrose

lots 15,990

Nice affordable lot in popular neighborhood. Ready for your dream home.

Over 20 beautiful lots to choose from with a country feel.

29,900

Matt Imdieke,

“I Can Show You ANY Home Listed for Free”

REALTOR

Search Every Home Listed at www.mattimdieke.com

60+

HOMES SOLD IN 2012!

*Free Market Analysis. Now Taking New Listings!

mimdieke@premierhomesearch.com • 320-420-1295

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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sauk centre

Located on crystal clear (13.25 water clarity) 138 acre Cedar Lake between Sauk Centre & Long Prairie. Remodeled 3 BR, 1.75 BA, year round on 1.50 acres. Features new windows, siding, roof, 2 car attached garage, 1 car detached garage, new kitchen & flooring.

149,899

sauk centre Located on the 12th hole of the Lynx National Golf Course.

164,425

sauk centre

Built in 2008, here is a beautiful 4 BR, 2 BA within 5 minutes of downtown Sauk Centre. Features private wooded lot, sprinkler system, 36x36 shop, steel siding, granite countertops, 3 porches, 1 patio, red cherry hardwood floors, private master suite.

320,000

Just a short scenic walk to Cedar Lake and short drive to Sauk Centre. 3 BR, 1.75 split entry on 4.13 acres! This 1997 built split entry provides wonderful views, vaulted red oak ceilings, hardwood floors, in-floor heat and a 2 car attached garage!

sauk centre

Built in 2004 here is a well kept 3 BR, 2 BA tri-level with 3 car attached garage! Property sits on a beautifully wooded lot and features large kitchen/dining area, laminate flooring & finished basement.

163,100

LOnG PraIrIe

5 miles west of Long Prairie on 3 beautifully manicured acres. Here is a 3 BR, 2 BA one store built in 1980. Property features: All living facilities on one level, new shingles, septic, well & heat pump. Easy to finish basement, deck, patio porch with hot tub. $134,875

burtrum

Built in 1920 here is a 3 BR, 1.5 BA home located on a nice .25 acre lot in Sauk Centre. This property features 2 car detached garage, garden shed, new windows, siding & roof, main floor laundry and a nice sized kitchen area!

79,875

st. JOsePH

109,900

sauk centre

Situated on the shores of 2126 acre Sauk Lake. 2 BR, 1 BA seasonal cabin about 10 minutes from downtown Sauk Centre. Features beautiful views, sandy beach & a fairly wooded .56 acre lot. Priced almost $60,000 under the estimated market value!

114,900

164,875

Spacious 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 story home features steel siding, hardwood floors, walk-up attic, formal dining & nice crown molding/woodwork. Family room & bar area in the basement with an ‘indoor’ vented gas grill. Detached double garage has room for the toys!

Built in 1981, here is a 3 BR, 2 BA log home with a 36x48 pole building on 66.60 densely wooded acres located within a mile on Mons & Little Swan lakes.

Reduced to $164,900

LOnG PraIrIe

Situated on the shores of 238 acre Lake Beauty. Featuring 9 ft. water clarity. Here is a 2+ bed, 2.25 BA, walkout, 1-1/2 story built in 2007 on a wooded .41 acre lot! Features all living facilities on one level, large master suite, 2 car garage and a deck! $

Located 4.5 miles south of Long Prairie. Here is a move in ready 2005 3 BR, 2 BA home on 1.72 acres! Property features all living facilities on one level, central air, deck, patio, 2 car heated and insulated garage.

254,900

OsakIs

Built in 1984 here is a 2 BR, 1.25 BA, one level home abutting 10 acres of state ground & steps from Battle Point on Lake Osakis. Features all living facilities on one level, 2 car attached garage, Battle Point Fishing Pier, boat launch & located by park.

114,899

109,875

sauk centre

brOwervILLe

OsakIs

Located on beautiful 6389 acre Lake Osakis. Here is a nice 2 BR, 1 BA year round home on a level lot. Property features beautiful sunsets & 66 feet of sandy frontage!

119,899

Located 2.5 miles outside of Browerville and across from Horseshoe Lake public access is a wonderful 79.19 acre mix of tillable acreage (20+/-) wooded land with a touch of low ground.

Situated on the north bay of 2165 acre Sauk Lake, here is a buildable 1.36 acre lot with a gradual slope to the lake. Property features well, septic, electric hooked up & a 36x54 shop with studio living quarters.

128,750

117,500

SAUK CENTRE • LITTLE FALLS • LINCOLN LAKES

•We Have A 5% Option •#1 Website In The Area

Greg Rutten 320-766-3650

www.aspirerealtylf.com

320 Main Street, Suite 103 Sauk Centre

320-351-4950

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New Listing

Spicer

White Street - Eden Valley

104 9th Ave - Cold Spring

61,000

REDUCED! $109,900

Split level home with good sized yard. Great potential, just needs some love. $

Clean and move in condition. Quick closing possible.

Spicer is nicer beautiful home with cul-de-sac drive & huge backyard. Enjoy the hot tub as a bonus. Only minutes to the lake.

REDUCED! $154,900

Pierz Lake Gem - Paynesville Lake Louisa - Kimball

Level lake lot, buildable and quiet location. Hard-to-find lake lot with this kind of slope to the lake and at this price!

116,900

Clearwater Lot

Great price on lot with good commercial location right off of 94. Only two blocks from Fish Lake.

6,000

5 acres overlooking Pierz Lake & access to the lake with apple orchard out back & great shed for the toys. Exceptional property at an unbelievable price.

289,000

Pearl Lake

Great lakeshore property with nice sandy lake frontage. Just relax and enjoy. Exceptional value!

159,900

24752 County Road 34

200 ft. of frontage on Rice Lake. Looking for a great place to get away & have a spot to go hunting and some of the best fishing around? 31 acres. Build your dream home here.

190,000

New Listing

Kimball Reed Court

Exceptional lot on end of cul-de-sac road with no backyard neighbors. Backs up to wetlands area. 1.45 acres.

REDUCED! $6,000

19109 Schackman Lake Road

Watkins Lakefront property on Clear Lake. Best spot on the lake with lots of privacy acreage & big shop for the toys or equipment. New vinyl windows, new furnace, large new deck. Must see!

239,900

Unbelievable Price

REDUCED! $8,000

Lake Francis

REDUCED! $11,000

Motivated Seller

120 Meeker Ave. - Watkins

Move-in condition and everything you need on one level. Remodeled kitchen & new furnace. Lower level is great for entertaining or family fun!

95,900

329,900

St. Cloud

Great home, completely finished up and down. New furnace and all new windows.

99,900

Lot twin Lakes

Kimball Cattail Court

Lot on dead end road with nice country feel. 1.03 acres.

Lot on cul-de-sac road with 1.05 acres & ready to build on. Can’t find a better lot for less!

Looking for the perfect place to call home? 44+ acres with private environmental lake right in the backyard. Set up for at home business or horse ranch. Beautiful setting and newer home with great outbuildings!

Great 2-story home overlooking Lake Francis. Acreage and great setting. Lots of potential!

Nice commercial lot with over an acre. Great place to start a business.

4,000

REDUCED! $169,900 Just Listed

PENDIN

119,900

129,900

Just Listed

Eden Valley

This home from yesteryear has all the updates of today. You will love the beautiful woodwork & pillar post. Updated kitchen, windows, new furnace & AC on huge double corner lot. $

SOLD 74491 335th, South Haven

Pierz Lake

3 lots overlooking Pierz Lake. 2.8-4.6 acres. Great quiet setting. Starting at

29,900 to $69,900

Eden Valley

3 acres right on the edge of town. Large pole building and three car detached garage. Exceptional value!

One of the most beautiful settings around. Master bedroom has private bath & walk-in closet. Only minutes to Lake Francis. $

229,900

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“Your satisfaction is my greatest concern”

www.randymhomes.com

Cold Spring Office: 320-685-5820 Ext. 5829 Cell: 320-290-2870 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

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SAUK CENTRE: JUST LISTED:

2BR starter home with many recent interior updates including new flooring, plumbing fixtures, recent paint, etc. Ready for immediate occupancy! Affordably priced at only $57,900.

All serious offers will be considered! Way under appraised and tax value! Spacious 3BR, 3BA walkout with both levels nicely finished! 2 acres with 200’ lakeshore! Dock and other extras! See website.

MELROSE:

SAUK CENTRE:

MELROSE: JUST LISTED:

Spacious walkout rambler secluded in Remodeled 3BR, 2BA with newer siding, the woods next to the river. Very private, windows, shingles, newer flooring and huge kitchen / great room with vaulted appliances, attached 2-stall garage, ceilings, main floor laundry, family room great location close to school, with hickory & granite wet bar, heated fairgrounds and shopping. $109,900 garage. $194,900

MELROSE:

MELROSE: JUST LISTED:

SOLD Affordable 3BR home with updated windows & siding, big yard & 2-stall attached & 2-stall detached insulated garage! Only $105,900.

GREENWALD:

maintained 4BR home with newer Nice affordably priced 4BR, 1-1/2 BA, Nicely steel siding and windows, new shingles main floor laundry and extra room on in 2012, two fireplaces, great location main for potential bedroom or office/ close to downtown and bike trail. den. Call for details. $57,900 Reduced. See website.

Affordable 3BR, 2BA rambler with all Affordable 2BR, 2BA rambler with main floor bedrooms and main floor updated shingles, finished basement laundry. Updated shingles and steel with office or potential 3rd bedroom. siding. Reduced! See website. Only $79,900

BETWEEN SAUK CENTRE AND LONG PRAIRIE:

40 Acre Hobby Farm. Spacious 4BR, 3BA walkout, large addition with great room and tuck under garage, heated detached garage/shop, large machine shed with running water, fenced and ready for horses, beautiful country setting. Reduced. See website.

GREENWALD:

Updated 4BR home with maintenance free siding, newer windows, main floor laundry, newer 30x30 insulated garage, large lot. Reduced. See website.

MOUND LAKE:

GREY EAGLE:

Year round cabin with level sandy shore, completely remodeled inside and out, some furnishings, dock, lift and other extras! Reduced in the $260s. Add’l wooded back lot also available. Call for details. See website.

Affordable 2BR on corner lot with updated kitchen, flooring and 2-stall garage. Great price in the $40s! See Grey Eagle link on our website for more information.

Spacious 4BR, 2BA rambler with many updates, across from the Golf Course. Heated shop behind garage, finished basement. Two storage sheds. Affordably priced in the $130s

SAUK CENTRE: JUST LISTED:

Affordable building lots on the Lynx National Golf Course. 6 choice lots to choose from. See vacant land link on our website.

BIG BIRCH LAKE: A rare find. Large wooded lake lot offering complete seclusion, 135 feet hard bottom shore. See website for more info. Reduced! MELROSE: 7.5 Acre building lots, heavily wooded, next to State Park near Lake Sylvia, 4 available Reduced! See Website.

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MELROSE 320-256-8000 1062 Main Street S SAUK CENTRE 320-351-8001 MLS: St. Cloud / Twin Cities 32 Buyers’ Choice Real Estate & Home Improvement Guide, April 2013