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MLS: #7028307, Listed By: Daytona Sorvig, RE/MAX Advantage Plus, Source:FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS

66653 County Road 533

Effie, MN 56639

$1,430,000 $6,028/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

6,304

Sqft

8.14

Acres(Lot)

Description

Nestled on the shores of beautiful Deer Lake in Effie Minnesota, this masterfully reimagined 1880s barn home is a symphony of provenance, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Painstakingly reconstructed with reverence to its origins, the barn was originally crafted by Civil War veteran Michael Welker, a participant in the Battle of Gettysburg. Today, it stands as a living archive of American heritage—one that was honored in Lake and Company magazine and featured by Ohio Valley Barn Salvage. This extraordinary residence unfolds over a canvas of hand-hewn timber, alder wood accents, and centuries-old salvaged materials sourced from historic American landmarks. Custom alder front doors are flanked by cast iron Craftsman lanterns with original 1917 slag glass. Throughout the home, each element evo kes a tactile connection to the past—whether it’s the 1920s Art Deco sconces from Valley City, North Dakota, or the pantry door adorned with hand-etched 1910 glass. The kitchen is a bespoke work of art, where wormy chestnut cabinetry, hemlock barn siding, and alder wood appliance panels converge. The island, built from global shipping timbers once used at Wyoming’s Laramie Railroad Depot, is paired with a mid-1800s Iowa general store counter, creating a culinary space both soulful and functional. Reclaimed wood flooring from 1800s Ohio barns flows seamlessly through the main living spaces, where an 1885 parlor stove anchors the room. The staircase, constructed of solid oak threshing boards from Ohio and Pennsylvania—features decorative cast iron panels originally part of an 1860s Cincinnati fireplace insert. History whispers through every room: Doors from the former Nazareth College in Kalamazoo now grace the hallways. Hickory cabinetry in the master suite and lower level echo a timeless durability, while live edge maple window sills from Northern Minnesota add a refined rusticity. The basement family room pays homage to Americana with barnwood paneling from Montgomery, MN, a Kenosha restaurant freezer door from the 1960s, and glass etchings from a 1910 Kenyon farmhouse. Each fixture—from the 1924 schoolhouse lights to the antique vents and 1908 parlor stove—was chosen not just for function, but for story. Hand-forged metalwork by Black Turtle Metal Works in Western North Carolina finishes the home with a tactile authenticity, from light switch plates to custom handles. More than a home, this is a curated experience—an architectural palimpsest built upon the bones of American history and shaped by generations of artisans. For the discerning buyer seeking a legacy property unlike any other, this is your invitation. Offered exclusively by appointment.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,430,000

AD Id : 75724395

MLS Id : 7028307

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 8.14 Acres

Living Area Size : 6,304

Year Built : 2021

Garage : 3

County : Itasca

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 4

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 13 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full
Flooring Information

Hardwood, Tile
Roofing Information

Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s) Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Main Level
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Forced Air, Radiant Floor Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Building Information

Year Built: 2021 Building Area Total: 6567 Construction Materials: ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms) Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch Private Pool: No
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Dock

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 1096x275x1239xIrregular Main Square Feet: 8.14 Acres Lot Size Acres: 8.14 Lot Size Square Feet: 354578.4 Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Many Trees

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $1430000 Original Price: $1449900 Cash, Conventional

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 102234218 Annual Tax: $8278

Parking Information

Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage

Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 3

Location Information

Direction: From Effie turn onto SW State Hwy 1, approx. 14 miles turn left onto Itasca County Rd. 533, follow for approx. 3 miles to property on left. WaterSource: Well

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31149 County Road 40, Effie, MN, 56639	$349,500	3	1	1,987	1,987 SqFt

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/07/2026 @ 20:26

MLS: 7028307 LISTED BY: Daytona Sorvig, RE/MAX Advantage Plus 218-562-2041 SOURCE: FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS