$439,900
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

37895 State Highway 18 Aitkin, MN 56431

2 Beds
1 Bath
888 Sq Ft
0.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$495 Per Sq Ft

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake View
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Imagine your ideal year-round lake home retreat, where comfort meets tranquility! This charming getaway features two cozy bedrooms, a galley kitchen, and a beautifully finished living area that invites you to unwind. Picture yourself lounging on the stunning covered deck by the lakeside, or savoring the breathtaking views from the warm, half-log finished Great Room. On chilly nights, you can curl up by the fireplace, admiring the serene lake views through the French doors and large lakeside windows. With an impressive 100 feet of sandy-bottom lakefront, you’ll love spending your summer days by or in the water! Plus, there’s ample storage available in the dry crawl space, and in-floor heating adds to your comfort. Relax on the lovely covered lakeside deck, all nestled on a private, level lot. This truly is the ultimate getaway

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Sandelands

Sandelands Realty Listed on: 06/10/2025

Co-Listed By

Rebecca Sandelands

Sandelands Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Fish

MN Real Estate and Management LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,972

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x296x100x310
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Additional Parcels

Home Design

  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 888 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Lake Views
  • Range
  • Washer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elys Lake View Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 361077300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,972

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Accessibility Features: No Stairs Internal
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 888
  • Water Body Name: Mille Lacs
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • FoundationDimensions: 37x24
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area: 888
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Great Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Foyer, Bathroom, Deck

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Frame
  • PatioPorchType: Covered,Deck,Wrap Around
  • Lake Acres: 128250
  • Lake Bottom: Sand,Excellent Sand
  • LakeChain: N
  • Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet: 0-4
  • Waterfront Frontage: 100

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway - Other Surface

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant Floor
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Electric,Propane
  • Power Company: Mille Lacs Energy Co-op

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Aitkin
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 8001
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-927-2115

Lot Info

  • Topography: Level
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 100x296x100x310
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31145.4
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels Description: 361077301
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 361077300
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1972
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1972.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front, Lake View

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Engels Gerald and Wuertz Henry
Bought by
Schmidt Dan and Schmidt Magdalena
Seller's Agent
Thomas Sandelands
Sandelands Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Fish
MN Real Estate and Management LLC
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$439,900
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.27%
Original Mortgage
$437,900
Outstanding Balance
$437,900
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$3,526

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 1998
Bought by
Engels Gerald T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $439,900 --
Deed $20,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $437,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $439,900 0.0% $495 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $439,900 -- $495 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $986 $213,600 $138,800 $74,800
2024 $1,126 $187,500 $119,200 $68,300
2023 $1,054 $213,600 $147,700 $65,900
2022 $1,012 $185,700 $125,500 $60,200
2021 $916 $137,100 $93,800 $43,300
2020 $900 $130,900 $89,900 $41,000
2019 $876 $123,300 $84,600 $38,700
2018 $826 $117,000 $82,800 $34,200
2017 $788 $111,500 $77,300 $34,200
2016 $780 $111,500 $77,300 $34,200
2014 $752 $111,600 $78,300 $33,300
2012 $8 $126,800 $87,000 $39,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6735832

NorthstarMLS

APN: 36-1-077300