A rare opportunity to own this cherished Carlson Lake property is here. Tucked along the quiet shoreline and surrounded by mature trees, this home has been lovingly maintained by one family for over 50 years — it was custom built, a true testament to quality craftsmanship, pride of ownership, and timeless design. This home is incredible just the way it is, would be easy to cosmetically update to your liking or, redesign, renovation possibilities are endless, a true blank canvas.
Inside, you’ll find four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, with three bedrooms thoughtfully placed on one level for convenience. The main-level fourth bedroom offers exceptional versatility — whether used for guests, a home office, or as this family had, a private primary suite. This also creates main level living, there will be no need to ever move. Sliding glass doors open directly to the deck with captivating lake views, blurring the line between indoors and out.
The main floor is designed for both daily living and special occasions, featuring a kitchen framed by lake vistas, an informal dining area for casual meals, and a formal dining room perfect for hosting. Two spacious living/family rooms invite relaxation, with one boasting a built-in wet bar and its own deck access — ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Custom built-ins throughout add both character and functional storage.
Outdoors, an expansive covered front porch is the perfect spot for morning coffee, framed by landscaping and mature trees that ensure privacy. The wooded backyard and gently terraced lawn down to the water’s edge, where garden beds have thrived for over half a century, ready to be, and easily revived into a lush, productive landscape once again. Each terrace offers significant areas of grass the entire way down to the shore, easily add a dock. Enjoy year-round, views of nature and wildlife, excellent fishing and more.
The walkout basement extends your living options, offering a finished flex space for an office, theater, or family room, plus unfinished space ready to transform into another family room, gym, workshop, or additional bedrooms and bathrooms.
Recent improvements include newer mechanicals, newer windows, and updated insulation for energy efficiency and comfort.
Here, every season has its beauty — from lakeside coffee at sunrise to evenings by the fire pit under the stars. 1281 Carlson Lake Lane is more than a home; it’s a peaceful retreat in nature, enhanced by the convenience of nearby amenities and the distinction of School District 196. Explore Carlson Lake Park, fishing pier, hike trails through a canopy of mature trees, countless parks, and lakes nearby, walk the lake.
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Price cut: $10K (8/16)
$569,900
1281 Carlson Lake Ln, Eagan, MN 55123
4beds
3,469sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1974
0.6 Acres Lot
$566,900 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet shorelineWooded backyardExcellent fishingExpansive covered front porchSliding glass doorsFinished flex spaceCaptivating lake views
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Listing updated: 18 hours ago
Listed by:
Shannon VanBurkleo 612-481-5304,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6773613

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Recreation Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 177.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.3x12.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 231.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.8x18.10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120.91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.7x11.3
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 244.35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5x18.10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 127.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7x10.9
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.0x15.2
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 28.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.4x3.8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 260.51 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.9x10.9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 304.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9x23.6
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 255.19 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.9x15.10
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,469
- Total interior livable area: 3,469 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,024
- Finished area below ground: 288
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 85 x 298 x 85 x 315
Details
- Foundation area: 1445
- Parcel number: 108435305040
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Vinyl Siding, Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 51
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Eagan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,100
- Annual tax amount: $5,056
- Date on market: 8/16/2025
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