Experience the beauty and privacy of this 36.95-acre retreat, ideally located between Duluth and the Iron Range. Surrounded by serene woodlands, abundant wildlife, and fruit trees, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath residence offers comfortable main-level living with bedrooms, bath, and laundry conveniently located on the main floor. Thoughtfully improved with newer roofs on both the home and garage, newer flooring, an updated shed with electricity, and a prepared build site for a future garage or luxury outbuilding. Enjoy direct access to the outdoors with nearby ATV and snowmobile trails, hunting land, birdwatching, and peaceful natural surroundings. A rare opportunity to own a secluded Northwoods escape while remaining conveniently accessible to nearby amenities.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (6/3)
$269,900
8852 Arkola Rd, Kelsey, MN 55724
4beds
1,720sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
36.95 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 28 days |
- 1,726 |
- 178 |
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Listed by:
Cathy Ehret 218-348-9163,
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Tom Little 218-310-3334,
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Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6125027
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 176.73 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 13.7
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 176.73 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 13.7
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120.89 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.7 x 15.7
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 58.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.7 x 8.8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 16.8
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 10
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,720
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 36.95 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 405001002510
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl, Frame/Wood
Condition
- Previously Owned
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Lake Country Power
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Kelsey
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,685
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $269,900-3.6%$157/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6125027 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+78.6%$163/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7069306 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2021 | Sold | $156,702+21.5%$91/sqft |
Source: Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #6095319 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2021 | Pending sale | $129,000$75/sqft |
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| 3/21/2021 | Contingent | $129,000$75/sqft |
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| 3/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $129,000+7.5%$75/sqft |
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| 8/30/2019 | Sold | $120,000-7.7%$70/sqft |
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| 7/31/2019 | Pending sale | $130,000$76/sqft |
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| 6/8/2019 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$76/sqft |
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| 5/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $135,000+2.4%$78/sqft |
Source: Timber Ghost Realty, LLC #5131599 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2018 | Listing removed | $131,900$77/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest #4948867 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2018 | Price change | $131,900-3.7%$77/sqft |
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| 8/27/2018 | Price change | $136,900-2.1%$80/sqft |
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| 7/30/2018 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$81/sqft |
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| 6/23/2018 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$84/sqft |
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| 5/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,900$87/sqft |
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| 5/16/2018 | Pending sale | $149,900$87/sqft |
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| 5/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $149,900$87/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Classic Realty NW-Duluth #6074761 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,374 -22.2% | $228,700 +30.9% |
| 2023 | $1,766 +66% | $174,700 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $1,064 +2.7% | $159,700 +21.8% |
| 2021 | $1,036 | $131,100 |
| 2020 | $1,036 | $131,100 |
| 2019 | $1,036 -9.9% | $131,100 +35.9% |
| 2018 | $1,150 +1.2% | $96,500 |
| 2017 | $1,136 -1.2% | $96,500 |
| 2016 | $1,150 -1.5% | $96,500 +70.5% |
| 2015 | $1,168 +104.9% | $56,600 |
| 2014 | $570 +29.4% | $56,600 |
| 2013 | $440 -13.6% | $56,600 -12.2% |
| 2012 | $510 +19.7% | $64,500 -30.4% |
| 2011 | $426 +5.2% | $92,700 +1.4% |
| 2010 | $405 | $91,400 |
| 2009 | $405 +65.9% | $91,400 +23.5% |
| 2008 | $244 +1.2% | $74,000 +10.1% |
| 2007 | $241 +8.8% | $67,200 +19.1% |
| 2006 | $221 +2.4% | $56,400 +32.4% |
| 2004 | $216 -2.8% | $42,600 +12.1% |
| 2003 | $223 +7.3% | $38,000 +10.1% |
| 2002 | $207 -5.1% | $34,500 +1.5% |
| 2001 | $219 +7.3% | $34,000 +8.6% |
| 2000 | $204 | $31,300 |
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Neighborhood: 55724
Nearby schools
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- 5/10South Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 14.5 mi
- 4/10South Ridge SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 14.5 mi
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