Charming cottage on West Lake Okoboji! Enjoy the low approach to Emerson Bay on this peaceful, dead-end road. The spacious, two-level deck is the perfect spot to entertain and enjoy views of the Saturday night fireworks. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features an open floor plan with wonderful natural light and a newer roof, while the two-car garage offers plenty of room to store your fishing supplies and lake toys. It's an easy walk to Emerson Bay State Recreation Area, with a playground, sandy beach, and boat ramp, and you're just steps from the bike trail that will take you all the way around West Lake. This Emerson Bay cottage offers a rare blend of character, Okoboji nostalgia, and lakefront opportunity!
For sale
$1,800,000
3016 Lakeview St, Milford, IA 51351
3beds
1,196sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,505/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming cottagePeaceful dead-end roadOpen floor planWonderful natural lightTwo-car garageNewer roofSpacious two-level deck
- 20 days |
- 575 |
- 15 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Hunter 515-745-4560,
Hunter Real Estate
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR,MLS#: 260248
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hkups
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Main Floor Bedrooms
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,196
- Total interior livable area: 1,196 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Dock
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake
- Body of water: West Okoboji Lake
- Frontage length: Waterfront Frontage: 48
Lot
- Size: 10,018.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48 x 78 x 160 x 160
Details
- Parcel number: 0626452008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Concrete, Frame/Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: IA
Location
- Region: Milford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,505/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,387,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,200
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000+1100%$1,505/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Great Lakes BOR #260248 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/1996 | Sold | $150,000$125/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,200 -2.5% | $1,387,300 +25.2% |
| 2024 | $10,458 +4% | $1,108,300 |
| 2023 | $10,054 +0.2% | $1,108,300 +23% |
| 2022 | $10,032 -3.8% | $901,300 +0.9% |
| 2021 | $10,428 +8.6% | $893,100 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $9,602 +15.4% | $881,500 |
| 2019 | $8,323 +14.5% | $881,500 +17.6% |
| 2018 | $7,269 -9.8% | $749,600 |
| 2017 | $8,062 +10.9% | $749,600 +5% |
| 2016 | $7,268 +4.3% | $713,700 |
| 2015 | $6,970 +1.8% | $713,700 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $6,846 +4.7% | $690,900 |
| 2013 | $6,540 | $690,900 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$10,731/mo
Principal & interest
$9261
Property taxes
$1470
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 51351
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Okoboji Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Okoboji High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
- 4/10Okoboji Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Okoboji
Source: Iowa Great Lakes BOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Iowa
- Dickinson County
- Wahpeton
- 51351
- 3016 Lakeview St
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