$1,275,000
SOLD JAN 2, 2026

42581 E Big McDonald Dr Dent, MN 56528

7 Beds
6 Baths
5,466 Sq Ft
0.93 Acres

Recently Sold

$233 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 175 Feet of Waterfront
  • Heated Floors
  • No HOA
  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of January 2026

Lake Living at its finest!! This 7-bedroom 6 bath log home has it all! As soon as you walk in the door, your eyes will take you to the massive open concept living and kitchen with floor to ceiling windows showing off those incredible lake views. With 7 bedrooms, two of them having their own private ensuite, and 6 bathrooms there is plenty of room for family and friends. Don't forget the bonus bunk house, with its own bathroom as well! Head outside to take in those beautiful lake views. Whether you're relaxing on your deck, laying out on the beach or dipping your toes in the 175' of sugar sand lake frontage it's sure to put a smile on your face. From your back porch you'll see your large yard as well as 3-acre back lot with garage and workshop. There is definitely no shortage of space and land with this property. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Sands

Jack Chivers Realty Listed on: 01/02/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Gene Anderson

Cormorant Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,568

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 175'x 293'x 70'
  • 175 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Few Trees
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Utility Room Floor Drain
  • Heated Floors

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Window Egress

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Exchanger

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mcdonald Shores Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20000990837000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,568

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3792
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Fuel Tank - Owned, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Living Area: 5466
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1674
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
  • View: Lake
  • Other Structures: Bunk House, Workshop, Storage Shed
  • PatioPorchType: Composite Decking, Deck, Front Porch
  • Lake Bottom: Hard, Sand
  • Waterfront Frontage: 175

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Asphalt, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating
  • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
  • LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Balcony, Deck, Dock, Kitchen Center Island, Natural Woodwork, Porch, In-Ground Sprinkler, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Perham-Dent
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 2183464501

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 175'x 293'x 70'
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Log

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 20000990837000
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5568
  • TaxWithAssessments: 5568

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2026
Closed on
Jan 2, 2026
Sold by
Helen Lepire Manger Trust Dated April 1
Bought by
Wolff Scott and Svedjan-Wolff Kerri
Seller's Agent
Kristi Sands
Jack Chivers Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gene Anderson
Cormorant Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.54%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-59.71%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Sold $1,275,000 -1.5% $233 / Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

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 $7,156 $1,015,400 $485,000 $530,400
2024 $5,568 $981,100 $468,200 $512,900
2023 $4,988 $665,900 $271,500 $394,400
2022 $5,686 $498,800 $0 $0
2021 $5,666 $665,900 $271,500 $394,400
2020 $5,686 $589,700 $247,200 $342,500
2019 $5,736 $573,500 $223,300 $350,200
2018 $6,214 $573,500 $223,300 $350,200
2017 $4,616 $583,500 $230,700 $352,800
2016 $4,526 $414,000 $218,300 $195,700
2015 $4,106 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $411,000 $218,300 $192,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6801203

NorthstarMLS

APN: 20000990837000