$545,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2026

261 Caps Trail Lutsen, MN 55612

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
2.9 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 11, 2026

$378 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Loft
  • Detached Garage
  • Lake View
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2026

Escape to this peaceful 2 bedroom home tucked in on Tait Lake in Lutsen! Enjoy the wooded trails on the 2.90 acres that includes 190ft of shoreline and a relaxing creek that bubbles through the property in the summer months. Inside, the home offers a warm and inviting layout including a generously sized primary bedroom and a charming loft with ladder access, perfect for a reading nook, guest space, or creative retreat. Large windows bring in natural light and frame the surrounding forest views, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere throughout. The home features a bright and efficient galley-style kitchen outfitted with new appliances, offering a clean and modern cooking space. Dual countertops provide ample prep area, maple cabinetry and woodsy finishes create a fresh, functional layout. The streamlined design keeps everything within easy reach, making meal preparation simple and enjoyable. Perfect for everyday cooking or entertainment, the kitchen combines modern convenience with practical design. A comfortable guest bedroom provides extra space and flexibility, perfect for hosting visitors or creating a quiet workspace. A spacious living room filled with natural light, complimented by a freestanding wood stove that radiates warmth throughout the space. Large windows frame views of the outdoors, while wood accents and soft lighting add a welcoming, rustic charm. Stay warm all winter with new energy-efficient Steffes heaters, delivering steady, comfortable heat while keeping operating costs low, perfect for relaxing after a day on the trails or the lake. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway, full-time home, or nature-focused retreat, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, recreation, and tranquility. Excellent fishing, canoeing, and year-round exploration right from your doorstep. 2 car detached garage gives you room for your vehicles and seasonal toys. Not too far from the Boundary Waters, and Lutsen Mountains Ski and Summer Resort, in the midst of the Superior National Forest! An outdoor adventurer’s dream Lutsen location!”

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Silviya Duclos

TimberWolff Realty LLC Brokerage Phone: Listed on: 03/13/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Silviya Duclos

TimberWolff Realty LLC Brokerage Phone: Listed on: 03/13/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,878

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Unpaved Streets

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Loft
  • Lake Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Private Water Source

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 27-340-1170

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,878

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

2.9 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Hwy 61 in Lutsen turn onto the Caribou Trail (CR 4) and follow it approx. 13.5 miles to Caps Trail on the left. In about a quarter of a mile at the T turn right. #261 is about a mile on the left. There is no for sale sign per an Association rule.
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • LotSizeAcres: 2.9
  • Lot Size: irreg
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Unpaved
  • Water Body Name: Tait
  • Co List Office Mls Id: LSA11344
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Living Area: 1440
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • LSA_Foreclosure: No
  • LSA_Auction: No
  • LSA_ManagementCompany: ***
  • LSA_LeasedLand: Owned
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomType: Bathroom
  • RoomType: Loft
  • RoomType: Entry Hall
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Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • LSA_MainFloorBedroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Foundation Details: N/A
  • LSA_WaterfrontAccess: Private

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • LSA_GarageType: Detached

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Cook County #166

Lot Info

  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Parcel Number: 27-340-1170

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3878

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2026
Closed on
Jun 11, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Silviya Duclos
TimberWolff Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Silviya Duclos
TimberWolff Realty LLC
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.54%
Views
65

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2023
Closed on
May 31, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Virginia Detrick Palmer
Coldwell Banker North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Conner Linde
Real Estate Consultants
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.98%
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.08%
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $545,000 --
Deed $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/11/2026 06/11/26 Sold $545,000 -3.5% $378 / Sq Ft
05/04/2026 05/04/26 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2026 03/13/26 For Sale $565,000 +18.9% $392 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 Sold $475,000 -5.0% $330 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2023 12/29/23 For Sale $499,900 -- $347 / 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
2025 $3,928 $618,200 $233,600 $384,600
2024 $3,428 $566,200 $243,500 $322,700
2023 $38 $535,700 $239,100 $296,600
2022 $3,364 $446,400 $189,800 $256,600
2021 $3,512 $359,400 $179,700 $179,700
2020 $3,052 $374,400 $190,800 $183,600
2019 $2,980 $319,900 $149,800 $170,100
2018 $2,922 $304,400 $149,800 $154,600
2017 $2,664 $319,700 $163,400 $156,300
2016 $2,422 $311,100 $116,300 $194,800
2015 $1,860 $311,100 $116,300 $194,800
2014 $1,740 $339,500 $148,100 $191,400
2012 -- $339,500 $148,100 $191,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6124017

APN: 27-340-1170

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