$550,000
SOLD APR 18, 2025

7135 161st Ave NE Forest Lake, MN 55025

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,223 Sq Ft
5.98 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 260,445 Sq Ft lot
  • No HOA
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of April 2025

Find the allure of a log home that has been renovated and has the privacy that gives you the serenity this space can provide. Come see and appreciate the updates done along the way; all roofs in 2018, HVAC in 2022, water added to the barn in 2022, and the list goes on. Enjoy the upper level owners suite with a large balcony overlooking the property. A 3-car garage is divided and 1 car stall area is fully insulated and heated. This hobby farm has seen many a furry friend in the years and is ready for new residents! Come enjoy your own slice of heaven today! Seller received multiple offers and has accepted one - no more showings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Lindstrom

Edina Realty, Inc. Listed on: 03/26/2025

Edina Realty, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Dan Lindstrom

Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Sweetser

RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 5.98 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Insulated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drainage System
  • Sump Pump
  • Drain
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Drilled Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ridgewood 3Rd Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 163222130009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,660

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Drilled, Private, Well
  • Fee Frequency: N/A
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1545
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • FoundationDimensions: 34x28
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Drain Tiled, Drainage System, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Full Masonry, Gas
  • Living Area: 2223
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 678
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Walk In Closet, Utility Room, Patio, Deck

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Chicken Coop/Barn
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Block,Log
  • Farm Type: Hobby

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
  • Garage Square Feet: 1064

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Private Sewer
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
  • Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Forest Lake
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 831
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 651-982-8103

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: -
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 260445.24
  • Land Lease: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Log

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 163222130009
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4660
  • TaxWithAssessments: 4660.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Other, Pond

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Powers Amanda
Bought by
Stotts Mary
Seller's Agent
Susan Lindstrom
Edina Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Sweetser
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.76%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$532,434

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$17,566
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2020
Sold by
Jennrich Ricky A and Jennrich Laurie J
Bought by
Powers Amanda Bernedette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,200
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $550,000 --
Warranty Deed $384,000 Ancona Title And Escrow
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $307,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $341,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $72,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $288,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $48,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $191,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $550,000 +4.8% $247 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $525,000 -- $236 / 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 $4,695 $428,200 $188,500 $239,700
2024 $4,695 $422,800 $188,500 $234,300
2023 $4,082 $416,100 $177,700 $238,400
2022 $3,951 $367,500 $124,400 $243,100
2021 $3,770 $321,700 $113,600 $208,100
2020 $4,081 $299,500 $103,800 $195,700
2019 $3,630 $306,400 $121,100 $185,300
2018 $2,968 $259,800 $0 $0
2017 $3,085 $223,300 $0 $0
2016 $2,643 $203,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,264 $203,300 $92,100 $111,200
2014 -- $182,000 $85,500 $96,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6659599

NorthstarMLS

APN: 16-32-22-13-0009