This is your chance to own a piece of paradise with this 3BR/3BA Birch Lake home, only 15 mins from Ely the Gateway to the BWCA . Located on secluded Kramer Bay with 300+ feet of lake shoreline on 2.4 acres you will see amazing sunsets anytime of the year. This property offers the perfect North Woods escape. The picturesque level lot boasts beautiful gardens, natural landscaping with pines and ledge rock, and an in-ground irrigation system. Your breath will be taken away by the majestic knotty pine great room with 22-foot vaulted ceilings which creates that open and inviting atmosphere. The open floor plan and views of the lake from almost every room is perfect for entertaining effortlessly. The kitchen boasts new "Azure Blue" Granite countertops, plenty of cabinet space, maple hardwood flooring, and a breakfast bar. Enjoy stunning sunsets while relaxing on the screened-in porch off the living room & master suite and dine while watching the loons swim by. Expansive 500+ sq ft deck with retractable motorized awning to relax and enjoy the sounds and sun. Additional features include a home office with custom built in desk, underground fiber optic, and views of the water. Host guests in the knotty pine paneled bunk room above the heated garage, with a 3/4 bath, and you will LOVE the new 36x46 fully insulated steel Morton Building designed for storage space, exercise room, and more. Property even comes with a whole house generator, just in case. As one of the best-known walleye lakes around, Birch Lake is over 7,000 acres and provides endless outdoor adventures all year long! Don't miss out on this chance to own a year-round retreat. Come experience the tranquility of Birch Lake and you'll see why everyone loves it!
Sold for $850,000
$850,000
8515 Kramer Rd, Babbitt, MN 55706
4beds
2,297sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
2.4 Acres Lot
$1,019,000 Zestimate®
$370/sqft
$2,503 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,019,000
$917,000 - $1.13M
$2,503/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 08, 2025 at 04:13pm
Listed by:
Andrea Zupancich 218-749-0159,
Z' Up North Realty
Bought with:
Kerry F Davis, MN 40208514
Canoe Capital Realty, LLC
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6107832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: knotty pine finishings, private bath, walk in closet, patio doors to 3 ssn porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Views of Birch lake
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: Large double closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Dining room
- Description: open floor plan concept, enjoy the views of Birch from every angle
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Kitchen
- Description: tiled backsplash, hickory cabinets open to living room and new granite countertops
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Description: Beautiful vaulted knotty pine ceilings, wood burning stove, views of the lake
- Level: Main
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 16
Loft
- Description: knotty pine finishings, custom log furnishings, views of the lake
- Level: Upper
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Other
- Description: bunk house above garage with knotty pine ceiling and finishings and 3/4 bath in garage
- Level: Upper
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 22
Other
- Description: large windows overlooking the lake, screened in
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 8
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, In Floor Heat, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat In Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Doors: Patio Door
- Windows: Energy Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,297 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,297
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Heat, Insulation, Slab
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Dock, Inground Spinkler System
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Inland Lake, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Lake
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Waterfront Access(Private)
- Body of water: Birch
- Frontage length: 307
Lot
- Size: 2.40 Acres
- Dimensions: 325 x 400
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
- Residential vegetation: Heavily Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 1665
- Parcel number: 625002300060 625002300051
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood, Frame/Wood
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Metal
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Babbitt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2023 | Sold | $850,000$370/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6107832 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2023 | Pending sale | $850,000$370/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6107832 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $850,000+54.8%$370/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6107832 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2018 | Listing removed | $549,000$239/sqft |
Source: Success Realty Minnesota, LLC #6033031 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $549,000$239/sqft |
Source: Success Realty Minnesota, LLC #6033031 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,030 -7.9% | $892,900 +34.6% |
| 2023 | $7,634 +19.2% | $663,400 |
| 2022 | $6,406 +10.5% | $663,400 +29.2% |
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Neighborhood: 55706
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Babbitt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Northeast Range SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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- Minnesota
- Saint Louis County
- Babbitt
- 55706
- 8515 Kramer Rd