NOT LISTED FOR SALE

68018 217th St Darwin, MN 55324

Estimated Value: $544,377 - $569,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,274 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2025

Last sale price $575,000 $451 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,115/month

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Beach Access
  • Mud Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of August 2025

Exceptional and dreamy lake front cottage on 2,400+ acre Lake Washington with sand bottom along shoreline/shallows and known for its walleye and bass fishing. Located a little over an hour from the Twin Cities and just minutes away from Hutchinson, Litchfield and Dassel. Enjoy the lake view through the wall of windows or head outside to your deck and patio with stunning views of the lake and beautiful sunsets. Offering a turnkey and handsome fully furnished home with vaulted tongue and grove painted wood ceilings and walls creating a classic Nantucket-style home flooded with natural light. Completely updated with distinctive and easy to care for LVP flooring throughout, newer kitchen cabinetry, center island and hard surface counters. Convenient and charming front entry/mudroom, open and airy main living space, two well proportioned bedrooms, laundry closet plus cozy den that can also be used as an extra bedroom. An additional bonus is the newer built and charming three season porch with gas fireplace, additional dining and family room to enjoy gatherings and lake views. A well-built and expansive shed with shelving is the perfect storage space for lake living. Newer rip-rap and lakeside landscaping enhance your lake side experience, plus 64ft aluminum porta-dock with canopy and 5,000lb boat lift. Offered mostly furnished, this turn-key and exceptionally maintained lakefront property is ready for you to walk-in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Kessler

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 612-386-6148 Listed on: 07/03/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Jose Kosar

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 612-386-6148

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Derichs

Riverwood Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,422

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Many Trees
  • Zoning described as Shoreline,Residential-Single Family

Home Design

  • Shake Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,274 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Pleasant View Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080541000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,422

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1274
  • Water Body Name: Washington
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Attribution Contact: 612-386-6148
  • Attribution Contact: 612-386-6148
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Living Area: 1274
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement YN: No
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Den, Three Season Porch, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Deck, Patio, Porch, Mud Room, Workshop

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Frame
  • PatioPorchType: Composite Decking,Deck,Front Porch,Patio
  • Lake Bottom: Sand
  • LakeChain: N

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Porch,Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Litchfield
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 320-693-2444

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: See Lister
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11586.96
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Shake Siding, Vinyl Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 080541000
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2422
  • TaxWithAssessments: 2422.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Kjg Holdings Llc
Bought by
Serbus Tyler
Seller's Agent
Robert Kessler
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Karen Derichs
Riverwood Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$555,844

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,156
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.23%
Original Mortgage
$546,250
Outstanding Balance
$545,777
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,067

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2022
Sold by
Sandberg Michael S and Sandber Rebecca
Bought by
Kjg Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2018
Sold by
Sandberg Michael and Sandberg Rebecca
Bought by
Michael S Sandberg and Rebecca B Sandberg

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Stier Larry L and Stier Julie Ann
Bought by
Sandberg Michael and Sandberg Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Serbus Tyler $575,000 Burnet Title
Kjg Holdings Llc $509,751 Goldman Law Office Llc
Michael S Sandberg -- None Available
Sandberg Michael $726 Edina Realty Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Serbus Tyler $546,250
Previous Owner Sandberg Michael $176,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $575,000 0.0% $451 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $575,000 -- $451 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,422 $402,300 $245,000 $157,300
2024 $2,422 $331,000 $204,200 $126,800
2023 $2,630 $331,400 $204,200 $127,200
2022 $2,694 $291,300 $176,800 $114,500
2021 $2,514 $267,300 $160,300 $107,000
2020 $2,236 $240,700 $139,400 $101,300
2019 $1,952 $206,000 $117,500 $88,500
2018 $2,000 $195,800 $117,500 $78,300
2017 $1,978 $195,200 $117,500 $77,700
2016 $2,024 $184,900 $117,500 $67,400
2015 $1,960 $0 $0 $0
2014 $1,960 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6749057

NorthstarMLS

APN: 08-0541000