$259,000

4973 Spirit Lake Rd Mountain Iron, MN 55768

Estimated payment $1,536/month

Total Views 547
1 Bed
-- Bath
1,350 Sq Ft
$192 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

A Storybook Log Cabin with History on Spirit Lake (Doherty Lake). Welcome to a one-of-a-kind lakeside retreat with history and character. The heart of this cabin is its hearth: the hand-built stone fireplace, crafted in the 1940s by none other than the grandfather of MacGyver himself. When the "new cabin" was built in the 1970s, it was thoughtfully constructed around this iconic fireplace—allowing it to sit just steps from the water’s edge. The level lot offers an easy, short walk to a sandy swimming beach. Just a few feet from the cabin, you'll find the traditional lakeside sauna house. A spacious deck welcomes you as you drive up, while another large lakeside deck offers sunsets. In summer, neighbors have gathered on pontoons in the center of the lake, adding a communal vibe. Enjoy the peaceful simplicity of fishing from your dock, swimming or diving at your private beach. Evenings are best spent by the outdoor fire ring, where generations have shared stories under the stars. As the seasons shift, the scent of burning wood and the comforting crackle of the fireplace bring a cozy ambiance that's perfect for watching football or curling up with a book. The interior features a spacious upper sleeping loft and a front sunroom, now furnished with a bed surrounded by lake-facing windows. A permitted privy is included, and all furnishings can remain (excluding personal photos, wall art, and fish mounts), making this an easy, turnkey escape. Completely ready for your next chapter—come settle in and start your own story on Spirit Lake.

Listing Agent

Karen Gessell

COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS Listed on: 08/14/2025

COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS

Co-Listing Agent

Pamela Gilhousen

COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front

Home Design

  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outhouse

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Sand Point Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Spirit Lake Shores Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 385005300060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,482

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Sand Point
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1350
  • Water Body Name: Doherty
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • FoundationDimensions: 32x27
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Fireplace Features: Full Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1350
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement YN: No
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun Room, Bedroom 1

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • View: South, West
  • Other Structures: Sauna, Storage Shed
  • PatioPorchType: Deck
  • Lake Acres: 71
  • Lake Bottom: Sand
  • LakeChain: N

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Outhouse
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Wood
  • Power Company: Lake Country Power

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Mountain Iron-Buhl
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 712
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-735-8271

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39944.52
  • Land Lease: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Unknown
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Log

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 385005300060
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1482
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1509.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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
2023 $1,482 $147,400 $69,400 $78,000
2022 $1,396 $141,800 $69,400 $72,400
2021 $1,334 $119,600 $51,300 $68,300
2020 $1,338 $113,400 $51,300 $62,100
2019 $1,342 $115,800 $51,300 $64,500
2018 $1,332 $115,800 $51,300 $64,500
2017 $1,182 $116,000 $51,500 $64,500
2016 $1,052 $104,700 $38,500 $66,200
2015 $922 $88,100 $34,100 $54,000
2014 $922 $88,100 $34,100 $54,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 For Sale $259,000 -- $192 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $60,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $54,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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