$250,000
SOLD JUN 5, 2025

8562 Sara Rd NW Brandon, MN 56315

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,694 Sq Ft
0.7 Acres

Recently Sold

$148 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

242 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Evansville Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

Cabin Sweet Cabin! Here's the affordable opportunity that you've been waiting for in owning your little slice of Lake Life. This well built, seasonal, walkout cabin sits on one of the premier lakes of Douglas County, Chippewa, .... or as the Locals refer to it, 'Big Chip'! With its clear water, wonderful fishing and sandy hard-bottom shoreline, this lake checks all the boxes for whatever the water activity might be! The cabin is only minutes from the Brandon I-94 freeway exits and right before the end of the pavement on a lightly traveled dead-end road. The floorplan flows seamlessly through its open, main level floor plan. On this level you'll find towering vaults in the kitchen and family room spaces, accented by the floor-to-ceiling double-sided fireplace with blower. Additionally, there are 2 nice sized bedrooms, and a 3/4 bath. Enjoy the outdoors and the huge wrap-around deck on 3 sides, or maybe it's a book in the quaint 3-season porch backside. On the walkout lower-level you'll find 2 more bedrooms and the second, massive, 3/4 bath. The cute barn designed shed has great working space and a wood burning stove for those cooler days of spring or fall projects. If it's not the lake on certain days you can easily wander into Alexandria or maybe even grab the bike trail in Brandon for a long ride. A nice stroll to the neighborhood winery just a short mile away might be what the afternoon calls for? This lake home is in need of some crafty, dedicated hands to bring it back to its full potential or possibly even a yearly retreat! All the pieces are in place here including the list price which is very close to the assessed county values and below an appraised value that the Seller had completed a couple years ago. If it's sweat-equity and value on the water that you're searching for, make sure you prioritize a visit to this great seasonal home on Big Chip!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Olson

RE/MAX Results Listed on: 09/10/2024

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Olson

RE/MAX Results Listed on: 09/10/2024

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,569

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Circulating Fireplace
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Storage Room
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Chippewa Shores Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 090320000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,569

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Drilled
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1104
  • Water Body Name: Chippewa
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • InternetOptions: Fiber Optic
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Walkout
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Two Sided, Circulating, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1694
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 590
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom, Three Season Porch, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Storage, Deck

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Metal
  • View: Lake, North, Panoramic
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Block,Frame,Steel
  • PatioPorchType: Deck
  • Lake Bottom: Hard,Sand
  • LakeChain: N
  • Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet: 15-26

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Open

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Natural Woodwork,Porch,Panoramic View,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Brandon-Evansville
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 320-524-2263

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 320 157 305 154
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30492
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Seasonal

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Cedar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 090320000
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2569
  • TaxWithAssessments: 2568.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Bette M Buelow Trust and Boyat Jill M
Bought by
Valley Thomas R and Valley Lisa H
Seller's Agent
Christopher Olson
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Olson
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-23.05%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$299,671

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,671
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2022
Sold by
Buelow Bette M
Bought by
Bette M Buelow Trust
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $250,000 Title Group Inc
Quit Claim Deed $500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Sold $250,000 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Off Market $250,000 -- --
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Price Changed $299,900 -7.7% $177 / Sq Ft
09/13/2024 09/13/24 For Sale $324,900 -- $192 / 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 $2,528 $306,700 $122,500 $184,200
2024 $2,528 $306,800 $122,500 $184,300
2023 $2,486 $277,200 $108,500 $168,700
2022 $2,410 $258,500 $105,000 $153,500
2021 $2,104 $227,000 $100,100 $126,900
2020 $2,108 $222,400 $100,100 $122,300
2019 $1,914 $219,000 $100,100 $118,900
2018 $1,786 $214,200 $100,100 $114,100
2017 $1,746 $203,000 $100,100 $102,900
2016 $1,738 $194,097 $97,097 $97,000
2015 $1,728 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $189,900 $91,000 $98,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6599991

NorthstarMLS

APN: 09-0320-000