Description
Offered for the first time in over 30 years due to the sellers downsizing, this charming lake home presents a rare opportunity on Big Birch Lake.Set on nearly 2 acres of land with 80 feet of prime north-facing lakeshore, the property offers a peaceful setting and beautiful water views. The home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with an open kitchen and dining area designed to take full advantage of the scenic lakefront.Included with the property are the appliances, as well as the dock and pontoon liftmaking it easy to start enjoying lake life right away.Conveniently located just 45 minutes from St. Cloud and Alexandria, and only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area, this property is ideal as a weekend retreat or a full-time residence.
Details
| MLS # | 7047075 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1920 |
| Days On Site | 131 |
| Listing Provided By | Central MN Realty LLC | Brandon Kelly |
Features
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 1 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,308 |
| Garage | 1 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | Shoreline,Residential-Single Fam |
| Acreage | 1.83 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | North |
Interior
| Cooling | None |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air, Wood Stove |
| Appliances | Dryer, Fuel Tank - Owned, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
Exterior
| Roof | Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium |
Parking
| Parking Features | Detached Garage, Asphalt |
|---|
Taxes
| Property | 3192 |
|---|
Area Information
| State | MN |
|---|---|
| County | Stearns |
| City | Melrose |
| Zip Code | 56352 |
| Community Name | Elmwood Beach |
| School District | 740 |
| High School | Melrose |
| Listing VS Median (in Elmwood Beach) | |
Price: $459,000 low | high Med: $459,000 sqft: 1,308 low | high Med: 1,308 $ / sqft: $351 low | high Med: $351 On site: 131 low | high Med: 131 | |
Market Activity 56352
Request a showing
Request a showing
Listings courtesy of Northstar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of August 20, 2026 at 8:15:04 PM PDT All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com.
Contact
Learn More About This Property
| State | MN |
|---|---|
| County | Stearns |
| City | Melrose |
| Zip Code | 56352 |
| Community Name | Elmwood Beach |
| School District | 740 |
| High School | Melrose |
| Listing VS Median (in Elmwood Beach) | |
Price: $459,000 low | high Med: $459,000 sqft: 1,308 low | high Med: 1,308 $ / sqft: $351 low | high Med: $351 On site: 131 low | high Med: 131 | |