$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
  • No HOA
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Patio

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.

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 +36.7% $236 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Sold $384,000 +1.1% $232 / Sq Ft
04/04/2020 04/04/20 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2020 03/21/20 For Sale $379,900 -1.1% $229 / Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Off Market $384,000 -- --
03/10/2020 03/10/20 Price Changed $379,900 -5.0% $229 / Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 For Sale $399,900 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $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

Deed History

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

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Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6659599

NorthstarMLS

APN: 16-32-22-13-0009