524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308

New Listing
$685,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,708 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,166 Status: Active
Current Price: $685,000 List Date: 5/18/2026 Last Modified: 5/18/2026

Overview

Description

Discover the ultimate in Lake Cowdry living at this executive lakefront retreat, a truly cherished prize possession, fully renovated for the ultimate lake experience. Enjoy a prime Alexandria location just outside city limits, offering privacy, serenity, and unparalleled convenience to the Central Lakes Bike Trail, Brophy Park, and town amenities. Featuring 116 feet of pristine lakeshore, this property boasts ample shoreline with a hard, sandy bottom and deep waters perfect for water skiing, tubing, and fishing. This is lakefront living at its best. The home has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, resulting in the ultimate lake experience. Inside, this home offers a desirable 4-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom layout, featuring a roomy, open-concept floor plan and large living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the main level, all flooded with stunning panoramic lake views. The open-concept living and dining areas create a warm and inviting space, complete with beautiful new floors and a remarkable fireplace. Additionally, the open and airy kitchen is newly remodeled and features fantastic appliances. The entire house has new, extremely pleasing paint, new light fixtures and new finishes throughout. Wait till you see the living room fireplace. The entire lower level expands the home's functionality and living space. This walkout basement level features a wonderfully inviting family room adds the highly desirable fourth bedroom, which is generously sized to easily accommodate a king-size bed with extra space. An updated second bathroom and a convenient dedicated laundry area complete this superb living space. The shoreline is protected by all new riprap, complemented by a new chain-link fence and brand new stairs leading directly to the lake. You decide—year-round home or cabin getaway? Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise on Lake Cowdry. Schedule a tour today!

Listing Details MLS# 7073418

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront Frontage
116
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1975
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1480
Above Grd Total SqFt
1480
Below Grd Total SqFt
1228
Total SqFt
2708
Total Finished Sqft
2588.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Cowdry
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1480
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
104 181 116 163
Acres
0.44
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Dock; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Patio; Porch; Sauna; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Basement: Egress Windows; Full Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Full Basement Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service; 200+ Amp Service; 60 Amp Service Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fencing: Chain Link Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; Humidifier Lake Details: Sand Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Supra Outbuildings: Sauna Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom Stories: One Water: Drilled; Well Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
685000
ListPrice
685000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
524
Street Direction Prefix
E
Street Name
Lake Cowdry
Street Suffix
Road
Street Direction Suffix
NW
Postal City
Alexandria
County
Douglas
State
MN
Zip Code
56308
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Aud Sub

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
4152
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1480
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1108

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
242
Lake Chain Acreage
7404
Lake Chain Name
Alexandria
Lake Depth
52
Sand
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
ALEX
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
768
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
38
Section#
14
Township#
128

Office/Member Info

Association
GAAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
SEC-14 TWP-128 RANG-38 LOT E & SE 28.8' OF LOT F ADDN TO & REARR OF AUD SUBD OF PART OF GOVT LOT 1. AC .33
Listing City
Alexandria
Map Page
999
Municipality
Alexandria
School District
Alexandria
School District Phone
320-762-2141
DNR Lake ID#
21010300
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Zip Plus 4
8126
Property ID Number
270695000
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
4152
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Discover the ultimate in Lake Cowdry living at this executive lakefront retreat, a truly cherished prize possession, fully renovated for the ultimate lake experience. Enjoy a prime Alexandria location just outside city limits, offering privacy, serenity, and unparalleled convenience to the Central Lakes Bike Trail, Brophy Park, and town amenities. Featuring 116 feet of pristine lakeshore, this property boasts ample shoreline with a hard, sandy bottom and deep waters perfect for water skiing, tubing, and fishing. This is lakefront living at its best. The home has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, resulting in the ultimate lake experience. Inside, this home offers a desirable 4-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom layout, featuring a roomy, open-concept floor plan and large living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the main level, all flooded with stunning panoramic lake views. The open-concept living and dining areas create a warm and inviting space, complete with beautiful new floors and a remarkable fireplace. Additionally, the open and airy kitchen is newly remodeled and features fantastic appliances. The entire house has new, extremely pleasing paint, new light fixtures and new finishes throughout. Wait till you see the living room fireplace. The entire lower level expands the home's functionality and living space. This walkout basement level features a wonderfully inviting family room adds the highly desirable fourth bedroom, which is generously sized to easily accommodate a king-size bed with extra space. An updated second bathroom and a convenient dedicated laundry area complete this superb living space. The shoreline is protected by all new riprap, complemented by a new chain-link fence and brand new stairs leading directly to the lake. You decide—year-round home or cabin getaway? Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise on Lake Cowdry. Schedule a tour today!
Directions
County Rd 82 to E Lake Cowdry Road. House will be on the lakeside of the road.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Dock
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Filtration System
Yes

Basement

Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Full Basement
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes
200+ Amp Service
Yes
60 Amp Service
Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Stone
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
Humidifier
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes

Outbuildings

Sauna
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Side Porch
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Well
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes

Room Information

Dining Room Dimensions: 9x14 Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 19x17 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 15x9 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 18x8 Level: Lower Hearth Room Dimensions: 12x14 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 10x15 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 20x13 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x19 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x9 Level: Main
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Last Updated: May - 18 - 2026
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