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MLS: #7094221, Listed By: James Sanchez, White Bear Lake Realty, Source:FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS

7520 217th Street

Forest Lake, MN 55025

$1,250,000

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,651

Sqft

2.89

Acres(Lot)

Description

Preeminent Forest Lake living on Second Lake — a rare and remarkable offering that seldom comes available. Opportunities to own nearly 2.9 acres of estate-scale land with private lakefront on Forest Lake are extraordinarily uncommon, and this one arrives extensively reimagined, with 140 feet of professionally restored shoreline and sweeping, panoramic north-facing views across the open water. The shoreline tells a story of care. Professionally restored and watershed-district coordinated, it features a sand swim beach, a private dock, and a native pollinator buffer of river birch, dogwood, and prairie plantings, accented by natural fieldstone outcroppings — all over Forest Lake's naturally sandy bottom on one of the area's premier recreational lakes. Lawn rolls uninterrupted from the home t o the water; there is no road between you and the lake. Inside, approximately 97% of the home has been newly remodeled and renovated, so you can simply move in and start living. At its heart, a vaulted great room is wrapped in windows that pull the lake indoors, anchored by a classic white-painted brick fireplace and warm hardwood floors. The chef's kitchen is fresh and bright — white shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, a center island with seating, and a walk-in custom pantry — flowing into a dining space made for gatherings. New yellow birch hardwood graces the entry and kitchen, while the original hardwoods in the living and dining rooms have been beautifully refinished. Upstairs, a brand-new second-story primary suite is a true private retreat: a spacious bedroom, spa-inspired bath with freestanding soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and private water closet, plus a generous walk-in closet. Two additional main-level bedrooms, a full bath, a new half bath, and main-floor laundry complete a layout that simply works. Behind the timeless exterior, everything is essentially new: a high-efficiency two-stage furnace and central air, on-demand tankless water heater, all-new windows and patio door, a new roof, new James Hardie fiber-cement siding, updated electrical, and added insulation — even a new well pump with whole-house sediment filtration, water softener, and iron filtration. This is a classic lakefront home with the soul of its 1901 origins and the systems of new construction. The opportunities only begin there. Approximately 1,800 square feet of unfinished lower level is a blank canvas awaiting your vision — imagine a spacious family room, media room, additional bedrooms, or bath to expand the finished living space exactly the way you want it. Outside, an elevated deck and patio invite sunset evenings over the water, while a sweeping circular drive welcomes you out front and an even larger lawn unfolds toward the lake behind. Dream bigger still: the detached garage and original structure could give way to a fabulous new three-car garage with ADU above, with potential to explore for a lakeside boat house as well — possibilities to verify with the city and applicable agencies. Minutes from downtown Forest Lake, I-35, top schools, golf, and the lake's boat clubs, yet privately tucked on a parcel this size — this is the rare property where convenience, seclusion, and turnkey quality meet. Years of memories await; a legacy home where the hard work is already done, ready for your family to grow into and treasure for generations.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,250,000

AD Id : 85750577

MLS Id : 7094221

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 2.89 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,651

Year Built : 1901

Garage : 2

County : Washington

Subdivision: Hamilton Add

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 10 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full, Storage Space, Unfinished
Flooring Information

Hardwood, Tile
Roofing Information

Asphalt, Shingle
Interior Features

Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s) Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air Water front: 1

Building Information

Year Built: 1901 Building Area Total: 4481 Construction Materials: Concrete Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio Pool Features: None Private Pool: No View: Panoramic, Lake
Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Dock

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 154x591x140x530 Main Square Feet: 2.89 Acres Lot Size Acres: 2.89 Lot Size Square Feet: 125888.4 Lot Description: Waterfront

Property Information

Subdivision: Washington Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 9321 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One and One Half Property Age: 125

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $1250000 Cash, Conventional

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 1503221230010 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $10721 Tax Legal Desc: SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 032 RANGE 021 PT GOV LOT 4 DESC AS FOLL:COM AT INTERSECT OF N LINE OF 217TH ST N WITH SLY EXTENSION OF W LINE OF PROPERTY DESC IN BK 195 OF DEEDS PAGE 561 THN WLY ALG N LINE OF 217TH ST N 90FT TO PT OF BEG THN NLY PAR WITH THE E L INE OF SD GOV LOT 4 TO SHORELINE OF FOREST LAKE THN NWLY ALG SD SHORELINE TO ELY LINE OF PROPERTY DESC IN BK 214 OF DEEDS PAGE 479 THN SLY ALG SD ELY LINE TO SE CORN OF SD PROPERTY WHICH IS ALSO THE NE CORN OF PROPERTY DESC IN BK 281 OF DEES PAGE 241 THN SLY ALG E LINE OF PROPERTY DESC IN BK 281 OF DEEDS PAGE 241 TO SE CORN OF SD PROPERTY WHICH IS ALSO A PT ON N LINE OF 217TH ST N THN ELY ALG SD N LINE TO PT OF BEG AND THAT PT OF GOV LOT 4 DESC AS FOLL: PT W 25FT OF E 668.25 FT BOTH AS

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Garage Information

Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2

Location Information

Direction: Hwy 61 to Scandia Trail N then make a right and go East. 2nd Street past Castlewood Golf Course is Healy Ave N, make a left and go North 3 blocks, make a right on 217th St N, go right to 2nd driveway on left (huge circular driveway) WaterSource: Well

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