NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3285 Thomas Rd Tower, MN 55790

Estimated Value: $650,000 - $1,066,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,053 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 25, 2020

Last sale price $477,000 $232 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,820 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boathouse
  • Docks
  • Panoramic View
  • Private Waterfront
  • Sauna
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2020

Custom One Owner Lake Vermilion Home W/Excellent Swimming Shoreline, Private Gradual Lot, Beautiful Island Studded Views All The Way Across Frazer Bay! Set on half acre & 100 ft shoreline, centrally located on Vermilion just 12 mi to town. Built 1996, 3174 SF, 3BR/3BTH cedar sided home. Vaulted great rm w/natural light pouring in from two story tall Marvin windows, stone (gas) firepl, glass doors to wrap around lakefront deck. Kitchen w/island open to great rm & dining rm—all lakeside. Main flr master, main flr full bth, main flr laundry. Log stairs to spacious loft BR or rec rm w/water view, full bth. Wlkout basement w/non-egress BR, toilet (plumbed for sauna w/shower), area for lakeside fam rm & workshop. Gorgeous lakefront yard for activites, dock, grandfathered wet boathouse, wd burning sauna by the lake! Roof only 6 yrs old. County approved septic. Drilled 325 ft well. Click on link to view 3D Tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Janisch

Janisch Realty Inc. Listed on: 07/21/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin McCarter

Janisch Realty Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,580

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 28,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 301x100
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Few Trees

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Woodwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Sauna
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Exchanger

Outdoor Features

  • Boathouse
  • Docks
  • Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Dual Heating Fuel
  • Private Water Source
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 387-0105-00040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,580

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0.66 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: From Hwy 115, L. on Hwy 77, L. on Breezy Point Rd., L. on Thomas Rd. to Fire #.
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-780-6644
  • Road Maintenance: Private
  • ShorelineCharacteristics: Gravel, Sand
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Twp Number: 62
  • View Type:Pond View: Inland Lake, Panoramic
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Natural Woodwork, Tiled Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups
  • Amenities Exterior: Deck, Dock
  • Total One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Frame/Wood
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 1878
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 175
  • Garage Type: None
  • Heat: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Bedroom 3: Kitchen
  • TotalBedrooms: 3
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Upper
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Lower
  • RoomLevel7: Main
  • RoomLevel8: Main
  • RoomLevel9: Lower
  • Property Style: Traditional
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Features: Unfinished, Bedrooms
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: Full Master, Private Master
  • Formal Dining: Combine with Kitchen
  • Extra Rooms: Storage Room
  • 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: 1.25 - 1.75 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Laundry Room
  • Room 8: Storage Room
  • Room 9: Family Room
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 2053
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Boathouse, Sauna
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 100
  • Waterfront Name: Vermilion
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Louis County #2142

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 301x100
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.66
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Light, Rolling
  • Parcel Number: 387-0105-00040
  • Waterfront Type: Inland Lake

Rental Info

  • Lease Terms: Cash, Conventional

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3580

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2022
Sold by
Brost and Brost Stephen
Bought by
Stephen M Brost And Krista N Brost Revocable and Brost
Current Estimated Value
$799,546

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2020
Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Molesky Stephen M and Molesky Nadine R
Bought by
Brost Stephen and Brost Krista
Seller's Agent
Lisa Janisch
Janisch Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Erin McCarter
Janisch Realty Inc.
List Price
$477,000
Sold Price
$477,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.47%
Original Mortgage
$381,600
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stephen M Brost And Krista N Brost Revocable $500 None Listed On Document
Brost Stephen $477,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brost Stephen $381,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Sold $477,000 0.0% $232 / Sq Ft
07/25/2020 07/25/20 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2020 07/21/20 For Sale $477,000 -- $232 / 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 $6,676 $630,900 $192,800 $438,100
2023 $5,568 $606,200 $192,800 $413,400
2022 $2,276 $508,000 $167,300 $340,700
2021 $3,428 $430,300 $146,100 $284,200
2020 $3,650 $364,700 $131,000 $233,700
2019 $3,558 $383,800 $131,000 $252,800
2018 $3,344 $382,300 $129,500 $252,800
2017 $3,248 $357,700 $129,500 $228,200
2016 $3,322 $357,700 $129,500 $228,200
2015 $3,700 $356,100 $124,900 $231,200
2014 $3,700 $366,400 $125,300 $241,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Janisch

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Janisch

    Janisch Realty Inc.

    (218) 780-6644

    282 Total Sales

    Lisa Janisch
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Erin McCarter

    Janisch Realty Inc.

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6091795

APN: 387010500040

Minnesota St Louis County Tower 55790

3285 Thomas Rd, Tower, MN

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