Seller's Agent in 2025
Greg Anselmo
EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY
(218) 244-4648
153 Total Sales
55159 Gale Lake Rd Bigfork, MN 56628
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,760
Sq Ft
38.31
Acres
Highlights
- Guest House
- Recreation Room
- No HOA
- 1,668,784 Sq Ft lot
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Living Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Private and charming describes this 2 bedroom 3 bath home located in the heart of the Northwoods! Main floor bedroom includes access to the large deck overlooking your very own private 5.4 acre unnamed lake, which is home to loons, swans, otters, and beaver. This home boasts a beautiful full walk-out basement with a large hand hewn beamed ceiling rec room, with a stone wood burning fireplace. There are 2 detached garages and one includes a nice bunk space for your guests. Open kitchen, dining room, and living room with vaulted ceiling. End of the road privacy. Owner stocked over 800 Crappie and 5,000 minnows and the lake is 27' deep. ATV and snowmobile trails nearby. Make this your new up-north home!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,648
Year Built
- Built in 1989
Lot Details
- 38.31 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 2018x1064x1259x1282
- Irregular Lot
- Additional Parcels
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Heated Garage
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Utility Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 3 Bathrooms
Additional Homes
- Guest House
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Propane
- Well
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 600154202
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 27, 2025
Sold by
Kelder Douglas and Kelder Louann Frances
Bought by
Donalds Edward and Donalds Tom Christina
Seller's Agent
Greg Anselmo
EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Manthey
Edina Realty, Inc.
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.32%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,708
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.79%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2012
Sold by
Matson Karen A
Bought by
Benner Timothy K and Benner Rebecca K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $430,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $215,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $327,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $172,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $261,600 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Sold | $430,000 | -6.3% | $244 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/20/2025 07/20/25 | For Sale | $459,000 | -- | $261 / Sq Ft |
Source: NorthstarMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $140 | $261,300 | $62,300 | $199,000 |
| 2023 | $140 | $253,900 | $54,900 | $199,000 |
| 2022 | $98 | $253,900 | $54,900 | $199,000 |
| 2021 | $2,588 | $168,500 | $44,400 | $124,100 |
| 2020 | $2,732 | $202,600 | $64,400 | $138,200 |
| 2019 | $2,706 | $202,600 | $64,400 | $138,200 |
| 2018 | $2,440 | $202,600 | $64,400 | $138,200 |
| 2017 | $2,376 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,342 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,580 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Greg Anselmo
-
Jennifer Manthey
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jennifer Manthey
Edina Realty, Inc.
(218) 821-1823
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: NorthstarMLS
MLS Number: 6754300
APN: 60-015-4202
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