Experience rustic luxury year-round on the pristine shores of Lake Melissa—one of the region’s most coveted lakes. This architecturally designed home offers an exclusive lifestyle with 160 feet of lake frontage and 2.67 acres of rare, private real estate. Designed for upscale casual living, the expansive layout includes 4+ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious 2.5-stall attached garage. Inside, the home blends elevated design with warmth and comfort. Vaulted ceilings with massive beams create an inviting great room, complete with built-in daybeds, loft spaces, and cozy library nooks. The lakeside sun porch and open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances make entertaining effortless. Nearly every room opens to the outdoor, whether to the expansive lakeside deck or a secluded patio with a hot tub nestled in nature. Enjoy elite hard-sand shoreline and stunning western lake views, made easily accessible by a built-in lift that navigates the elevation with ease. Thoughtfully manicured grounds, a paved cul-de-sac driveway, and ultimate privacy enhance the serene setting. Whether you're seeking a private family retreat or a refined escape, this property captures the very best of the Minnesota lake lifestyle. New shingles installed in summer 2023. W/D included.
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$1,250,000
12104 County Highway 17, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
4beds
3,042sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
2.4 Acres Lot
$1,193,300 Zestimate®
$411/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lakeside sun porchThoughtfully manicured groundsStunning western lake viewsInviting great roomExpansive lakeside deckUltimate privacyBuilt-in lift
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 19, 2025 at 09:22am
Listed by:
Tina L Kraft 701-239-8093,
eXp Realty (3240 WF)
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6754070

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Sun Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Mud Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Basement
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Sun room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,042
- Total interior livable area: 3,042 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,742
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stair Lift
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Num(03047500), Lake Bottom(Sand), Lake Acres(1827), Lake Depth(43)
- Body of water: Melissa
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 160
Lot
- Size: 2.4 Acres
Details
- Foundation area: 2300
- Parcel number: 190445000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Shake Siding
Condition
- Age of Property: 30
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Detroit Lakes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $411/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,200,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,254
- Date on market: 7/13/2025
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