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For sale
Price cut: $5.5K (8/25)
$119,500
2217 Michael Beach Rd, Zim, MN 55738
1beds
0baths
400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
2.96 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Authentic northwoods characterComposting toiletAdditional multi-acre out lotDetached shower houseMultiple storage sheds
- 115 days
- 1,466
- 65
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Jorgensen 218-428-8808,
Edina Realty, Inc. - Duluth
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6124992
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 0
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Heating
- Wall Unit(s), Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Basement: N/A
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, RV Parking, Gravel, None
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Partially Wheelchair, Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Inland Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private), Shoreline Characteristics(Gravel, Shore-Accessible)
- Body of water: West Stone
- Frontage length: 585
Lot
- Size: 2.96 Acres
- Dimensions: 220 x 585
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy, High
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Storage Shed, Bunkhouse, Other
- Foundation area: 400
- Parcel number: 320010000090,00065,00290
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Log Home
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Previously Owned
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: None
- Sewer: Outhouse
- Water: Sand Point
- Utilities for property: Satellite
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Zim
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,500
- Annual tax amount: $809
- Date on market: 5/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 115 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $119,500-4.4%$299/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $125,000-10.4%$313/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124992 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,500-12.8%$349/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6124992 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2026 | Listing removed | $159,900$400/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148588 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $159,900-8.6%$400/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900$437/sqft |
Source: Range AOR #148588 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $698 -26.7% | $71,500 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $952 +11.5% | $66,300 -13.3% |
| 2022 | $854 +0.9% | $76,500 +11.2% |
| 2021 | $846 | $68,800 |
| 2020 | $846 | $68,800 |
| 2019 | $846 +79.2% | $68,800 +89% |
| 2018 | $472 -42.7% | $36,400 |
| 2017 | $824 +74.6% | $36,400 |
| 2016 | $472 -0.8% | $36,400 |
| 2015 | $476 +8.2% | $36,400 -38.7% |
| 2014 | $440 -41.7% | $59,400 |
| 2013 | $755 +3.6% | $59,400 |
| 2012 | $729 +11.7% | $59,400 |
| 2011 | $653 +2.1% | $59,400 |
| 2010 | $639 | $59,400 |
| 2009 | $639 +25.3% | $59,400 +18.8% |
| 2008 | $511 +4.7% | $50,000 +14.9% |
| 2007 | $488 +10.2% | $43,500 +15.1% |
| 2006 | $442 +3.5% | $37,800 +32.2% |
| 2004 | $427 +2.1% | $28,600 +12.2% |
| 2003 | $419 +6.2% | $25,500 +9.9% |
| 2002 | $394 -1.8% | $23,200 +8.4% |
| 2001 | $402 +6.5% | $21,400 +8.6% |
| 2000 | $377 | $19,700 |
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