NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2238 Birch Point Rd Tower, MN 55790

Estimated Value: $1,373,819 - $2,216,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,940 Sq Ft
$567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 31, 2019

Last sale price $1,000,000 $340 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,072 / mo

1128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Guest House
  • Sauna
  • Docks
  • Spa
  • Panoramic View

About This Home

As of October 2019

Custom Lake Vermilion Home At Water’s Edge, Right Out of “Better Homes & Gardens”! SE Facing Sand Beach, Private Gradual Lot, Mesmerizing Views—See 5 Miles All The Way Across Big Bay! Set back off paved rd on 2.7 acres of towering pines & 200 ft shore, just 5 mi to golf, dining. Built on site of historic Birch Point Inn & featuring original fireplace, 2940 SF (4538 SF w/basement), 4BR/3BTH cedar shake sided home, sauna on beach, hot tub, 4 car gar, dock w/lift, 5 guest cabins (keep all or remove if desired). Glassed lakefront livingrm w/natural light pouring in, French drs to waters edge porch. Huge kitchen has French drs to deck & is open to living & dining rms—all lakeside. Lakeside main flr master w/his & her bths. Upstairs, lakefront guest bedrms & bth. Basemnt could be workshop, fam rm. Open yard w/night lighting. Relax to water lapping shore, loon calls & lake breezes! Click links for 3D Tours! Reasonable offers considered.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Janisch

Janisch Realty Inc. Listed on: 08/11/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Janisch

Janisch Realty Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,858

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 2.7 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 400x243
  • Private Waterfront
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Many Trees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,940 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sauna
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Phone Available

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Bunk House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 387-0045-00070

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,858

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

2.7 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Hwy 169, N. on Hwy 77, R. on Birch Pt. Rd to Fire#.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-780-6644
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Sand
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Twp Number: 16
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Reso Association Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Hardwood Floors, Hot Tub, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Tiled Floors, Walk-In Closet, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Dock, Hot Tub
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 2940
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Forced Air, Propane
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Bedroom 3: Kitchen
  • TotalBedrooms: 4
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Upper
  • RoomLevel6: Upper
  • RoomLevel7: Upper
  • RoomLevel8: Upper
  • Property Style: Traditional
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Unfinished
  • Basement Material: Poured Concrete
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: main
  • Level 2 Three Quarter Bathrooms: main
  • Bathroom 3 Level: upper
  • Bathroom Description: Full Master, Private Master, Separate Tub & Shower, Whirlpool
  • Formal Dining: Formal Dining Room
  • Extra Rooms: Den/Office
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Living Room
  • Bathroom 2: Dining Room
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Bedroom
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 8: Den/Office
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 2940
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Sauna, Storage Shed, Bunkhouse, Guesthouse
  • Road Frontage: County, Paved
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 200
  • Waterfront Name: Vermilion
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Stone, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Asphalt
  • Garage Capacity: 3

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Louis County #2142

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 400x243
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 2.7
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Telephone, Rolling
  • Parcel Number: 387-0045-00070
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 7858

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2016
Closed on
Oct 30, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lisa Janisch
Janisch Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dan Janisch
Janisch Realty Inc.
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,668,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$668,205
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$693,017
Interest Rate
3.6%
Estimated Equity
$975,188

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,000,000 None Available
$740,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $800,000
Previous Owner $322,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $1,000,000 0.0% $340 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2016 08/11/16 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $340 / Sq Ft
Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $12,942 $1,207,800 $375,100 $832,700
2023 $11,578 $1,150,800 $359,800 $791,000
2022 $10,548 $1,027,600 $306,300 $721,300
2021 $8,878 $898,800 $270,600 $628,200
2020 $8,082 $805,800 $270,600 $535,200
2019 $7,918 $760,500 $270,600 $489,900
2018 $7,424 $759,400 $269,900 $489,500
2017 $7,220 $709,800 $270,000 $439,800
2016 $7,380 $709,800 $270,000 $439,800
2015 $7,907 $709,000 $262,300 $446,700
2014 $7,907 $709,000 $262,300 $446,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Janisch

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lisa Janisch

    Janisch Realty Inc.

    (218) 780-6644

    284 Total Sales

    Lisa Janisch
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  • Dan Janisch

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dan Janisch

    Janisch Realty Inc.

    (218) 348-2921

    41 Total Sales

    Dan Janisch
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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6024650

APN: 387004500070

Minnesota St Louis County Tower 55790

2238 Birch Point Rd, Tower, MN

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