NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12793 Talking Trees Rd Merrifield, MN 56465

Estimated Value: $578,000 - $1,010,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
$1,066/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 26, 2014

Last sale price $175,000 $228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 368% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,052/month

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Woodwork

About This Home

As of June 2014

Must see 3 bedroom Lake Edward Home. Home features a four season porch, an open floor plan, deck, full finished walk-out basement, new carpet in lower level, fireplace in living room, wood stove in family room and a two attached garage.

Last Listed By

Chad Schwendeman

eXp Realty Listed on: 01/22/2014

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,523

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x750x155x835
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 531150010050009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,523

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Single Family
  • Property Subtype 1: (SF) Single Family
  • Cooling System: None
  • Outside Features: Wood
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Water Source: Well
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 768.00
  • Above Grade Finished Area Search: 768.00
  • Assessment Pending Y N: No
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 646.00
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Elevation High Point Waterfront: 0-4
  • Floor Plan Type: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Foundation Area Units: Square Feet
  • Internet Entire Listing Display: Yes
  • Lake Bottom Type: Reeds, Undeveloped, Weeds
  • Lake Depth Feet: 75
  • List A O R Key Numeric: 13569
  • Listing Organization: Iowa
  • Living Area Finished: 1414.00
  • Living Area Finished Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel Numbers: 531150010050009
  • Rental License: No
  • Stories Type: One
  • Tax Assessment Balance: 15.00
  • Water Body Name: Edward
  • Waterfront Frontage: 105
  • Waterfront Slope Type: Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: Concrete Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished (Livable), Full, Walkout
  • Appliances: Range
  • Dining Room Features: Kitchen/Dining Room, Living/Dining Room
  • Family Room Features: 2 or More, Lower Level, Main Level
  • Bathroom Type: Main Floor Full Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 646.00

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt Shingles
  • LakeAcres: 2574.82000
  • Road Between Waterfront And Home: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Driveway - Gravel

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Private, Tank with Drainage Field

Association/Amenities

  • Property Amenities: Deck, Kitchen Window, Natural Woodwork, Patio, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • School District: 181 - Brainerd
  • School District Phone: 218-454-6900

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential-Single Family
  • Construction: Previously Owned
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Assessment Pending: No
  • Lot Size: 105x750x155x835
  • Homestead: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0000
  • Lot Size Area Units: Square Feet

Building Info

  • New Development: No

Tax Info

  • TaxLegalDescription: LOT 5 BLOCK 1
  • Tax Amount: 2523.00
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax With Assessments: 2538.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 531150010050009

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: Square Feet
  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: 181 - Brainerd

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
Wilczek Heather Lynn
Bought by
Wilczek Kurt Thomas
Total Days on Market
126
Current Estimated Value
$818,553

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$302,232
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$516,321

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2025
Sold by
Wilczek Heather Lynn
Bought by
Wilczek Kurt Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Outstanding Balance
$302,232
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$516,321

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2014
Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
Anderson Robert
Bought by
Wilczek Kurt
Seller's Agent
Chad Schwendeman
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
NON-RMLS NON-RMLS
Non-MLS
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.26%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
4.2%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2014
Closed on
Jun 26, 2014
Bought by
Wilczek Kurt
Seller's Agent
Chad Schwendeman
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
NON-RMLS NON-RMLS
Non-MLS
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-7.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
4.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1991
Sold by
Janis Chistine And
Bought by
Anderson Robert

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wilczek Kurt Thomas $500 First American Title Insurance
Wilczek Kurt Thomas -- None Listed On Document
Wilczek Kurt $175,000 --
Wilczek Kurt $175,000 --
Anderson Robert $77,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilczek Kurt Thomas $310,000
Previous Owner Wilczek Kurt $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2014 06/26/14 Sold $175,000 -7.4% $228 / Sq Ft
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2014 01/22/14 For Sale $189,000 -- $246 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,910 $828,200 $244,400 $583,800
2023 $3,988 $680,300 $218,800 $461,500
2022 $3,182 $576,300 $240,200 $336,100
2021 $3,252 $357,700 $179,200 $178,500
2020 $3,012 $338,800 $173,100 $165,700
2019 $2,114 $308,600 $145,300 $163,300
2018 $1,746 $220,000 $113,100 $106,900
2017 $1,708 $194,100 $113,100 $81,000
2016 $1,674 $179,000 $106,600 $72,400
2015 $2,476 $257,300 $186,600 $70,700
2014 $1,277 $262,000 $186,600 $75,400
Source: Public Records

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Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: NST4441943

NorthstarMLS

APN: 531150010050009