43854 Sylvia Crest Road, Melrose, MN 56352

$449,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,528 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 218,671 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $449,000 List Date: 4/29/2026 Last Modified: 5/06/2026

Overview

Description

Known as the “House on the Hill,” this one-of-a-kind property overlooks beautiful Sylvia Lake and sits on 5 wooded acres with scenic cleared trails winding throughout the land. Full of character and craftsmanship, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home showcases the talent of its previous owner, a skilled woodworker, with unique custom touches throughout the home and outbuildings that make this property truly special. Enjoy peaceful views, privacy, and space to spread out with designated office spaces, in-floor heat, and dual heat options with both propane and a wood boiler for year-round comfort and efficiency. Relax and unwind in your own sauna, or take advantage of the spacious heated shed—perfect for extra storage, a workshop, or hobby space. Recent major updates include a brand-new septic system and newer roof, giving peace of mind for years to come. Whether you're looking for a private full-time residence, hobby property, or a retreat near the lake, this property offers endless possibilities in a truly unforgettable setting!

Listing Details MLS# 7064454

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1993
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1264
Above Grd Total SqFt
1264
Below Grd Total SqFt
1264
Total SqFt
2528
Total Finished Sqft
2464.00
FireplaceYN
No
Lake/Waterfront Name
Sylvia
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1264
Garage Stalls
4
Lot Dimensions
432x660x700x186x214
Acres
5.02
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Natural Woodwork; Sauna; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Egress Windows; Full; In-Floor Heat; Tray Ceiling(s) Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 1/2 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Wood Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane; Wood Heating: Boiler; In-Floor Heating; Zoned Laundry: Main Level; Sink Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Gazebo; Sauna Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Property Subtype: Acreage Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Stories: One Water: Well

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
449000
ListPrice
449000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
43854
Street Name
Sylvia Crest
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Melrose
County
Stearns
State
MN
Zip Code
56352

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
2402
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1264
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1200

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
85
Lake Depth
56

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
24x46
Garage Square Feet
1196
Multiple Garages
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes
Storage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
33
Section#
2
Township#
126

Office/Member Info

Association
SCAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
5.02 A. FR'L. 5.02 A. OF GOV'T LOT 6 LYING N OF RD WHICH RUNS ALONG N SHORE OF SYLVIA LAKE. SECTION 02 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 033
Listing City
Melrose
Map Page
999
Municipality
Melrose Twp
School District
Melrose
School District Phone
320-256-4224
DNR Lake ID#
73024900
DNR Lake Classification
Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4
173
Property ID Number
21122480000
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
2402
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Known as the “House on the Hill,” this one-of-a-kind property overlooks beautiful Sylvia Lake and sits on 5 wooded acres with scenic cleared trails winding throughout the land. Full of character and craftsmanship, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home showcases the talent of its previous owner, a skilled woodworker, with unique custom touches throughout the home and outbuildings that make this property truly special. Enjoy peaceful views, privacy, and space to spread out with designated office spaces, in-floor heat, and dual heat options with both propane and a wood boiler for year-round comfort and efficiency. Relax and unwind in your own sauna, or take advantage of the spacious heated shed—perfect for extra storage, a workshop, or hobby space. Recent major updates include a brand-new septic system and newer roof, giving peace of mind for years to come. Whether you're looking for a private full-time residence, hobby property, or a retreat near the lake, this property offers endless possibilities in a truly unforgettable setting!
Directions
From Cty Rd 17 turn North onto Birch Lake Rd. Turn left onto Sylvia Rd, take a slight left onto Sylvia Crest Rd, take another left before the dead end sign, driveway will be on the right.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes
In-Floor Heat
Yes
Tray Ceiling(s)
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
1/2 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Wood
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake View
Yes

Laundry

Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes
Gazebo
Yes
Sauna
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage
Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes

Special Search

All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Well
Yes
Listing Office: Central MN Realty LLC
IDX
Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026
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