$263,000
SOLD JAN 12, 2026

5296 County Road 56 Pine River, MN 56474

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,103 Sq Ft
3.18 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 12, 2026

$238 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 120 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake View
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Docks
  • No HOA
  • The kitchen features windows

About This Home

As of January 2026

Lakefront home for sale on Jail Lake in Pine River, MN. Escape to the serenity of lake life with this cozy and well-maintained 3 season cabin on beautiful Jail Lake. Tucked among the trees, this property offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort—ideal for weekend getaways, and family gatherings. Property Highlights:
Inviting Cabin Interior
Warm knotty pine finishes throughout
Spacious kitchen with island, ample storage, and modern appliances
Comfortable living room with a classic stone fireplace
3 bedrooms + bonus loft space for extra sleeping accommodations
Updated bathroom with convenient storage and natural wood accents
All Furnishings Included Outdoor Living Spaces
Expansive wrap-around deck perfect for grilling, entertaining, or soaking in lake views
Screened porch for bug-free summer nights
Peaceful wooded setting with lush green space
Extra Amenities 24x40 detached garage/shop with overhead storage concrete floor, and 10 foot side walls with two additional bunk rooms off the side. – plenty of room for toys, tools, and lake gear. Additional storage shed and workshop space
Private shoreline with a dock and access to great fishing and boating on Jail Lake
Dock, Manual Lift and Pontoon Included in the Sale
Lot & Location
Nestled on a private wooded lot with stunning views of Jail Lake Conveniently located near Pine River, offering both seclusion and accessibility
Surrounded by nature, trails, and seasonal recreation opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a weekend cabin, a hunting/fishing basecamp, or a relaxing retirement retreat, this property checks all the boxes. Enjoy mornings on the deck, evenings by the fireplace, and endless adventures on the lake

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Fritch

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: 7637463997 Listed on: 08/22/2025

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

Steven Rusher

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: 7637463997

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Cline

Central MN Realty LLC

Central MN Realty LLC
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $634

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 120 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Unpaved Streets
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Patio Home
  • Cabin
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,103 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 640012404200009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$634

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

3.18 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Window Unit(s)
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Drilled, Private
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1103
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Attribution Contact: 7637463997
  • NST_SingleFamilySubType: Acreage, Cabin, Patio Home
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1103
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Bunk House, Pole Building, Storage Shed
  • PatioPorchType: Covered, Front Porch, Screened
  • Lake Bottom: Soft
  • Waterfront Frontage: 120

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Gravel, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
  • LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s), Dock, Kitchen Center Island, Kitchen Window, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Natural Woodwork, Porch, Boat Slip, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pine River-Backus
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 2185874720

Lot Info

  • Topography: Low Land
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: getting
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Seasonal

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Block, Frame

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 640012404200009
  • Tax Annual Amount: 634
  • TaxWithAssessments: 634

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Sold $263,000 -2.6% $238 / Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $269,900 -5.3% $245 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 For Sale $284,900 -- $258 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History

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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 $5,906 $62,970 $9,742 $53,228
2024 $5,617 $54,544 $8,438 $46,106
2023 $5,804 $48,630 $7,523 $41,107
2022 $5,804 $46,608 $6,206 $40,402
2021 $5,951 $43,723 $5,822 $37,901
2020 $5,777 $41,124 $5,476 $35,648
2019 $5,531 $38,308 $5,101 $33,207
2018 $6,257 $35,455 $5,283 $30,172
2017 $6,280 $32,890 $4,901 $27,989
2016 $5,961 $29,857 $4,449 $25,408
2015 $4,525 $27,091 $4,037 $23,054
2014 $4,985 $29,627 $3,889 $25,738
2012 $5,153 $31,552 $4,142 $27,410
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6775433

NorthstarMLS

APN: 640012404200009

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