$400,000
SOLD JAN 2, 2026

49306 Choke Cherry Ln Marcell, MN 56657

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,564 Sq Ft
55.71 Acres

Recently Sold

$112 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

204 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sauna
  • Pole Barn
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 55.71 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2026

Experience the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern elegance in this beautifully updated country estate. Set on 55+ pristine acres with a private pond and direct access to hundreds of acres of adjoining state and federal land, this property offers unparalleled privacy and endless recreational opportunities. The expansive 4-bedroom, 4-bath home features a newly remodeled kitchen with high-end appliances, fresh interior paint throughout, and a luxurious new sauna in the lower-level bath. Private main floor primary suite. Enjoy the serene views from multiple private decks, or unwind in the spacious walk-out basement after a day on the trails. Outdoors, explore miles of private trails ideal for hiking, or snowshoeing. Deer stands and food plots are already in place—perfect for hunters or nature enthusiasts. Three versatile outbuildings offer exceptional utility: 24x24 garage, 70x30 metal building with a fully insulated, heated 30x30 workshop, 48x26 Menards building Located just 3 miles north of Marcell and 15 minutes from Bigfork, this rare offering delivers the ultimate Northwoods lifestyle—luxury, privacy, and adventure, all in one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alexandra Bloch

Edge of the Wilderness Realty Listed on: 05/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chuck Carstensen

Re/max Results- Elk River

Re/max Results- Elk River

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,945

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 55.71 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Private Waterfront
  • 1,829 Feet of Waterfront
  • Poultry Coop

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Sauna

Kitchen

  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Pole Barn
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Drilled Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-016-3400 26-016-3103

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,945

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

55.71 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: SINGLE FAMILY
  • Directions: Hwy 38 North through Marcell. Right on County Road 45. Right on Chokecherry Lane to property on your left
  • L O1 Office Phone1 Number: 218-832-4000
  • Road Maintenance: Public
  • Property Sub-Type: SF/Detached
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Lot Description Waterfront: Yes
  • Reso Association Amenities: Ceiling Fans, Kitchen Center Island, Natural Woodwork, Sauna
  • Amenities Exterior: Balcony, Porch
  • Mfg And Park Info Construction Type: Concrete Block
  • FinFootageAboveGrade: 2268
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Heat: Baseboard, Fireplace, Propane
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • MainFloorBath: Yes
  • RdBtwnWtrfrntAndHome: No
  • Reso Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Room 10: Storage Room
  • Room 11: Laundry Room
  • Room 12: Family Room
  • Bedroom 3: Kitchen
  • TotalBedrooms: 4
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Level 1 Bedroom: Main
  • RoomLevel10: Upper
  • RoomLevel11: Lower
  • RoomLevel12: Lower
  • RoomLevel3: Main
  • RoomLevel4: Main
  • RoomLevel5: Main
  • RoomLevel6: Main
  • RoomLevel7: Upper
  • RoomLevel8: Upper
  • RoomLevel9: Upper
  • Property Style: Multi-level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator
  • Basement Material: Concrete Block
  • Basement Style: Full
  • Bathroom Description: 3/4 Basement, 3/4 Main Floor, Full Main Floor, 3/4 Upper
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Den Fireplace Type: Electric
  • Bedroom Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: Foyer
  • Bathroom 2: Bathroom
  • Main Residence Features:Family Room4: Living Room
  • Bedroom 5: Primary Bedroom
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Room 9: Den/Office
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Fin Square Footage: 3564
  • Exercise Room Level2: Main

Exterior Features

  • Out Buildings: Chicken Coop, Pole Building, Workshop
  • Road Frontage: Township
  • Waterfront Access: Private
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 1829
  • Waterfront Name: Pond
  • Construction Status: Previously Owned
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Driveway: Driveway - Gravel
  • Garage Capacity: 6

Utilities

  • Power Company: Other
  • Sewer: Private
  • Water: Drilled

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Deer River #317

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 55.71
  • Cultivated Acreage: LSAR
  • Geo Subdivision: MN
  • Parcel Number: 26-016-3400 26-016-3103
  • Waterfront Type: Pond

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3945

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Dec 30, 2025
Sold by
Wolfson Barret Joao Myers and Wolfson Elliott Louis
Bought by
Thompson Thaddeus
Seller's Agent
Alexandra Bloch
Edge of the Wilderness Realty
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Carstensen
Re/max Results- Elk River
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-16.49%
Views
284

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
62.06%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,909

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Wolfson Barret Joella Miyers and Wolfson Elliott Louis
Bought by
Wolfson Elliott Louis and Myers Barret Joella

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2017
Sold by
Smeby Penny L
Bought by
Wolfson Elliott L and Wolfson Barret J Myers

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2015
Sold by
Smeby Penny L and Smeby Howard E
Bought by
Smeby Penny L
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 First American Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $847 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $265,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Sold $400,000 -6.8% $112 / Sq Ft
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $429,000 -2.3% $120 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $439,000 -8.4% $123 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $479,000 -- $134 / 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 $3,282 $420,200 $91,100 $329,100
2023 $3,282 $439,400 $74,300 $365,100
2022 $2,958 $368,500 $69,400 $299,100
2021 $2,766 $283,400 $54,200 $229,200
2020 $2,882 $259,500 $54,200 $205,300
2019 $2,712 $259,500 $54,200 $205,300
2018 $2,546 $258,800 $53,200 $205,600
2017 $2,466 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,428 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,268 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6119314

APN: 26-016-3400

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