12104 County Highway 17, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Overview

Description

Experience rustic luxury year-round on the pristine shores of Lake Melissa, one of the region’s most coveted lakes. This architecturally designed home offers an exclusive lifestyle with 160 feet of lake frontage and 2.67 acres of rare, private real estate. Designed for upscale casual living, the expansive layout includes 4+ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious 2.5-stall attached garage. Inside, the home blends elevated design with warmth and comfort. Vaulted ceilings with massive beams create an inviting great room, complete with built-in daybeds, loft spaces, and cozy library nooks. The lakeside sun porch and open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances make entertaining effortless. Nearly every room opens to the outdoor, whether to the expansive lakeside deck or a secluded patio with a hot tub nestled in nature. Enjoy elite hard-sand shoreline and stunning western lake views, made easily accessible by a built-in lift that navigates the elevation with ease. Thoughtfully manicured grounds, a paved cul-de-sac driveway, and ultimate privacy enhance the serene setting. Whether you're seeking a private family retreat or a refined escape, this property captures the very best of the Minnesota lake lifestyle. New shingles installed in summer 2023. W/D included.

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 160
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1995
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 3
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1742
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1742
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1300
Total SqFt: 3042
Total Finished Sqft: 2742.00
FireplaceYN: No
Lake/Waterfront Name: Melissa
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2300
Garage Stalls: 2.5
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Acres: 2.4
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: Stair Chair Lift Air Conditioning: Central Air Basement: Poured Concrete Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Cedar; Shakes Foundation: Combination Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air Lake Details: Sand Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field Stories: One and One Half Water: Well

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 1099900
ListPrice: 1099900
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 12104
Street Name: County Highway 17
Postal City: Detroit Lakes
County: Becker
State: MN
Zip Code: 56501

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 8064
Tax With Assessments: 8254

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1742
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1000

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 1827
Lake Depth: 43
Sand: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 41
Section#: 21
Township#: 138

Office/Member Info

Association: FMR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
High School: Detroit Lakes
Legal Description: SECTION 21 TOWNSHIP 138 RANGE 041 PT GOVT LOT 4: COMM S QTR COR SEC 21 TH W AL S LN 1925.37'TO CSAH #17, NLY AL HWY 319.75', TH W 283.04', N 24.99' TO POB; TH S 24.99', E 283.04' TO WLY R-O-W CSAH #17, TH NE 226.77', SW 343.21', SLY 25.08',TH SWLY 105.60',NW 115' TO LK MELISSA, TH SLY TO A POINT W OF BEG, TH E 261' TO POB
Listing City: Detroit Lakes
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Lake View Twp
School District: Detroit Lakes
School District Phone: 218-847-9271
DNR Lake ID#: 03047500
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 7222
Property ID Number: 190445000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 8254
In Foreclosure?: Not disclosed
Potential Short Sale?: Not disclosed
Lender Owned?: Not disclosed

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Experience rustic luxury year-round on the pristine shores of Lake Melissa, one of the region’s most coveted lakes. This architecturally designed home offers an exclusive lifestyle with 160 feet of lake frontage and 2.67 acres of rare, private real estate. Designed for upscale casual living, the expansive layout includes 4+ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious 2.5-stall attached garage. Inside, the home blends elevated design with warmth and comfort. Vaulted ceilings with massive beams create an inviting great room, complete with built-in daybeds, loft spaces, and cozy library nooks. The lakeside sun porch and open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances make entertaining effortless. Nearly every room opens to the outdoor, whether to the expansive lakeside deck or a secluded patio with a hot tub nestled in nature. Enjoy elite hard-sand shoreline and stunning western lake views, made easily accessible by a built-in lift that navigates the elevation with ease. Thoughtfully manicured grounds, a paved cul-de-sac driveway, and ultimate privacy enhance the serene setting. Whether you're seeking a private family retreat or a refined escape, this property captures the very best of the Minnesota lake lifestyle. New shingles installed in summer 2023. W/D included.
Directions: google maps

Accessible

Stair Chair Lift: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Basement

Poured Concrete: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Exterior

Cedar: Yes
Shakes: Yes

Foundation

Combination: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic System Compliant - Yes: Yes
Tank with Drainage Field: Yes

Stories

One and One Half: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Room Information

Bathroom Level: Main Bathroom Level: Basement Dining Room Level: Main Family Room Level: Basement Family Room Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Level: Basement Kitchen Level: Main Living Room Level: Main Mud Room Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Level: Basement