NOT LISTED FOR SALE

30553 Tern Ave Shafer, MN 55074

Estimated Value: $434,000 - $497,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,237 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 27, 2025

Last sale price $502,000 $224 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,875 / mo

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Soaking Tub
  • Chisago Lakes High School Rated 9+
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your private retreat just minutes from the St. Croix River and the charm of Taylors Falls! Nestled on 10 acres of mixed woods and open pasture, this beautifully updated home offers over 2,200 sq ft of living space. The spacious loft serves as the master suite, complete with its own en suite bathroom and walk-in closet—your perfect sanctuary. A long, tree-lined driveway leads to a peaceful setting featuring a lean-to, chicken coop area, and footings ready for a future barn. Enjoy peace of mind with newer siding, windows, gutters, and roof. Located just off Hwy 8, this property offers the ideal blend of privacy, nature, and convenient access to town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Jo Pennig

Edina Realty, Inc. Listed on: 06/11/2025

Edina Realty, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Shari Steele

Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsay Schlagel

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,887

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 343x1302
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Insulated Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Block Exterior
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drain
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germanson Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080041203

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,887

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

9.92 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Outside Features: Vinyl
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: Soaking Tub
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Drilled, Private, Well
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1587
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • NST_SingleFamilySubType: Acreage
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 2237
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Hen House, Hog House, Lean-To
  • PatioPorchType: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gravel, Insulated Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Center Island, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Chisago Lakes
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 6512132096

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 343x1302
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Unknown
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Block

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 080041203
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3887
  • TaxWithAssessments: 3940

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Dunlop Brandy L and Dunlop Michael L
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Jo Pennig
Edina Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Schlagel
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$502,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-8.73%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$477,962

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$24,038
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.70%
Original Mortgage
$492,907
Outstanding Balance
$488,956
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$10,994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2018
Sold by
James Anderson
Bought by
Dunlop Brandy L and Dunlop Michael L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,500
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Anderson James
Bought by
Dunlop Brandy L and Dunlop Michael L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,500
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2012
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Schultz Jessica and Anderson James

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2000
Sold by
World Wide Builders Llc
Bought by
Paetznick Stephen and Paetznick Deborah
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$502,000 Ancona Title
Dunlop Brandy L $272,500 --
Dunlop Brandy L $272,500 --
Schultz Jessica $145,000 --
Paetznick Stephen $265,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $492,907
Previous Owner Dunlop Brandy L $272,500
Previous Owner Anderson James D $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Sold $502,000 +0.4% $224 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $500,000 -4.8% $224 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $525,000 -4.5% $235 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $246 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

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 $2,854 $261,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,578 $426,200 $133,700 $292,500
2022 $3,940 $389,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,754 $314,200 $0 $0
2020 $3,564 $316,200 $89,400 $226,800
2019 $3,934 $0 $0 $0
2018 $3,742 $0 $0 $0
2017 $3,452 $0 $0 $0
2016 $3,370 $0 $0 $0
2015 $3,208 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $209,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6721807

NorthstarMLS

APN: 08-00412-03

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