NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2197 Birch Point Rd Tower, MN 55790

Estimated Value: $588,485 - $699,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,934 Sq Ft
$341/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2022

Last sale price $549,000 $284 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,661/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Docks
  • Bay View
  • Private Waterfront
  • Beach Access
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2022

Classic 3 bedroom/3 bath Lake Vermilion home that brightens the spirit with its warm and gracefully aged knotty pine paneling, stone fireplace with gas log, and wood floors. The home has been recently updated with new bathrooms and kitchen. The kitchen features custom cabinetry with granite countertops and updated appliances, and the bathrooms have ceramic tile walk-in showers. The master bedroom features a raised ceiling, glass patio door, and a private bath. There is a 16x22 boathouse at the water edge that includes a studio/rec room above and a balcony overlooking the lake. The exteriors of the house, boathouse, and garage have all been recently updated with maintenance free siding. Beautifully wooded site with sunset glows. The site features approximately 134 feet of lakeshore and .93 acres. Great location for all the waters sports you enjoy. The Birch Point Marina is located nearby, so gas up and enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Vermilion.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Aberhamson

Vermilion Land Office, Inc Listed on: 07/06/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember NONMEMBER

Nonmember Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 300x133
  • Private Waterfront
  • 134 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Few Trees

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Lake

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Woodwork
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Boathouse
  • Docks

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 387-0295-00080+

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,849

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0.93 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Hwy 169 to Hwy 77 to Birch Point Road to fire #, north side of Hwy 77.
  • Waterfront Info Lake Maximum Depth: 76
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-753-8985
  • Remodeled Addition: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: Public
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Sand, Shore-Accessible
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Twp Number: 62
  • View Type:Pond View: Bay, Inland Lake
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Reso Association Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Natural Woodwork, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Dock
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1256
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 678
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Bedroom 3: Family Room
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Lower
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Main
  • Property Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walkout, Bath, Family/Rec Room, Washer Hook-Ups, Dryer Hook-Ups
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Basement, Full Master, Full Main Floor
  • Formal Dining: Informal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Wood Burning
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Dining Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Kitchen
  • Bedroom 5: Master Bedroom
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 8: Bathroom
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 1934
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • LakeAcres: 39272.5
  • Out Buildings: Boathouse
  • Road Frontage: County
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 134
  • Waterfront Name: Vermilion
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Steel

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Asphalt
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • ParkingFeaturesGarageDimensions: 24x24

Utilities

  • Power Company: Lake Country Power
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Louis County #2142

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 300x133
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.93
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
  • Parcel Number: 387-0295-00080+
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3849

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2022
Closed on
Aug 25, 2022
Sold by
Murphy Iii Daniel J and Murphy Lavonne D
Bought by
Jensen Thomas J and Jensen Roberta J
Seller's Agent
Steve Aberhamson
Vermilion Land Office, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember NONMEMBER
Nonmember Office
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Current Estimated Value
$658,871

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,871
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2006
Sold by
Bakkas Blessing Llc
Bought by
Murphy Daniel J and Murphy Lavonne D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Murphy Brian H and Murphy Bonnie D
Bought by
Bakkas Blessing Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2003
Sold by
Borgstrom Patricia Anne and Borgstrom Richard A
Bought by
Murphy Brian H and Murphy Daniel J
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jensen Thomas J $540,000 All American Title Company
Murphy Daniel J -- None Available
Bakkas Blessing Llc -- --
Murphy Brian H $73,833 --
Murphy Brian H -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2022 08/29/22 Sold $549,000 0.0% $284 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2022 07/06/22 For Sale $549,000 -- $284 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

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 $3,192 $378,300 $106,700 $271,600
2023 $3,192 $361,100 $103,300 $257,800
2022 $2,954 $326,400 $91,300 $235,100
2021 $2,680 $288,100 $83,300 $204,800
2020 $2,662 $257,700 $83,300 $174,400
2019 $2,588 $255,500 $83,300 $172,200
2018 $2,446 $253,500 $81,300 $172,200
2017 $2,382 $235,800 $81,300 $154,500
2016 $2,430 $235,800 $81,300 $154,500
2015 $2,854 $260,600 $79,600 $181,000
2014 $2,854 $260,600 $79,600 $181,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Steve Aberhamson

    Vermilion Land Office, Inc

    (218) 780-4769

    25 Total Sales

    Steve Aberhamson
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Nonmember NONMEMBER

    Nonmember Office

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6104074

APN: 387029500090

Minnesota St Louis County Tower 55790

2197 Birch Point Rd, Tower, MN

Not Listed for Sale

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