3495 Deer Forest Road, Makinen, MN 55763

$349,995
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,360 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,421,798 Status: Pending
Current Price: $349,995 List Date: 3/25/2026 Last Modified: 4/06/2026

Overview

Description

Multiple offers received. Escape to the Northwoods with this 3-bed, 2 bath home set on 36.2 private acres in Makinen, MN—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or those seeking peace and space. This property is fully equipped for year-round living and recreation, featuring an indoor wood-fired sauna(with shower) plus a dedicated woodshed stocked and ready. The land is thoughtfully developed with established hunting fields, food plots, and a 6’x8’ enclosed deer stand, plus an extensive network of walking trails throughout. Gardeners will appreciate the weed-free flower garden, a large 20’x23’ fenced garden, and an additional garden shed for tools and storage. Additional exterior features include an RV driveway with parking and power hookup—ideal for guests or extended stays. Nature lovers will enjoy being surrounded by opportunity, with 5 lakes within approximately 5 miles, plus 640 acres of State land and over 102,000 acres of Federal land directly across the road for endless exploration. Inside, the home offers modern comforts including fiber optic internet and a Bose surround sound system in the upstairs living room. Numerous updates provide peace of mind: dryer (2025), central A/C & septic lift pump(2024), washer (2023), propane furnace and dehumidifier (2019), & pressure tank (2018). 2 non-conforming bedrooms in lower area can be used as office or bonus room in addition septic is compliant. A rare combination of privacy, recreation, and convenience—this is your chance to own a true Northern Minnesota retreat

Listing Details MLS# 7033531

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1972
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1180
Above Grd Total SqFt
1180
Below Grd Total SqFt
1180
Total SqFt
2360
Total Finished Sqft
1818.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1180
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
828 x 401 x 406 x 928 x 1170 x 915 x 60 x 370
Acres
32.64
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Basement: Full; Poured Concrete Construction Status: Previously Owned Exterior: Vinyl Foundation: Other Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air Property Subtype: Modular Home Sewer: Mound Septic; Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: Bi-Level Water: Drilled

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-04-02
Contingency
None
Original List Price
349995
ListPrice
349995
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
3495
Street Name
Deer Forest
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Makinen
County
St. Louis
State
MN
Zip Code
55763
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Colvin Town Of

Assessments

Assessment Balance
81
Tax With Assessments
2056

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1180
Finished SqFt Below Ground
638

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
957

Public Survey Info

Range#
15
Section#
Yes
Township#
56

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
LOT 1 EX ELY 416 FT OF SLY 416 FT & EX 0.27 AC FOR RD R/W
Listing City
Makinen
Map Page
999
Municipality
Makinen
School District
Mesabi East
School District Phone
218-229-3321
Zip Plus 4
8071
Property ID Number
300001000015
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
1971
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Multiple offers received. Escape to the Northwoods with this 3-bed, 2 bath home set on 36.2 private acres in Makinen, MN—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or those seeking peace and space. This property is fully equipped for year-round living and recreation, featuring an indoor wood-fired sauna(with shower) plus a dedicated woodshed stocked and ready. The land is thoughtfully developed with established hunting fields, food plots, and a 6’x8’ enclosed deer stand, plus an extensive network of walking trails throughout. Gardeners will appreciate the weed-free flower garden, a large 20’x23’ fenced garden, and an additional garden shed for tools and storage. Additional exterior features include an RV driveway with parking and power hookup—ideal for guests or extended stays. Nature lovers will enjoy being surrounded by opportunity, with 5 lakes within approximately 5 miles, plus 640 acres of State land and over 102,000 acres of Federal land directly across the road for endless exploration. Inside, the home offers modern comforts including fiber optic internet and a Bose surround sound system in the upstairs living room. Numerous updates provide peace of mind: dryer (2025), central A/C & septic lift pump(2024), washer (2023), propane furnace and dehumidifier (2019), & pressure tank (2018). 2 non-conforming bedrooms in lower area can be used as office or bonus room in addition septic is compliant. A rare combination of privacy, recreation, and convenience—this is your chance to own a true Northern Minnesota retreat
Directions
Take Town Line Rd (Hwy 16) to intersection of Deer Forest Rd. GoSouth. Home on west side, first driveway. Sign in yard

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Poured Concrete
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Property Subtype

Modular Home
Yes

Sewer

Mound Septic
Yes
Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes

Stories

Bi-Level
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Listing Office: Think Minnesota Realty LLC
IDX
Last Updated: April - 06 - 2026
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