7742 E Lake Carlos Drive NE, Carlos, MN 56319

New Listing
$609,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,008 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,909 Status: Pending
Current Price: $609,000 List Date: 5/07/2026 Last Modified: 5/12/2026

Overview

Description

Step back in time and experience the charm of this classic 1946 lakefront cottage, where timeless character meets relaxed, easy living. Nestled among mature trees, this inviting retreat features a stunning lakeside sunroom lined with windows—perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets, and everything in between. Inside, you’ll find warm knotty pine walls, a cozy stone fireplace, and comfortable gathering spaces that create an authentic ‘up north’ feel. Thoughtful vintage details throughout blend seamlessly with the home’s natural setting, offering a true getaway from the everyday. Whether you’re enjoying peaceful lake views, hosting family and friends, or simply unwinding by the fire, this charming cottage captures the essence of classic cabin living. This is some of the finest shoreline on Lake Carlos, part of Alexandria's Chain of Lakes. 100 feet of shoreline with .48 of an acre. Enjoy the cabin or purchase it for your future build project. The property also features the footprint of an old boathouse—offering a rare opportunity to rebuild and create the ultimate lakeside hangout, bunkhouse, or storage for all your water toys on the same footprint. Whether you choose to embrace the vintage cottage as-is or envision building your dream lake home, this is a special opportunity to own a piece of lake history in an unbeatable location. Classic charm, incredible shoreline, and endless potential—this is lake life the way it was meant to be!

Listing Details MLS# 7058686

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
103
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1946
Yearly/Seasonal
Seasonal
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1008
Above Grd Total SqFt
1008
Total SqFt
1008
Total Finished Sqft
1008.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Carlos
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1008
Lot Dimensions
100x207x103x199
Acres
0.48
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Below Grd Total SqFt
0
Garage Stalls
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: None Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Porch; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Basement: Crawl Space Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Fireplace Characteristics: Wood Burning Foundation: Other Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air Lake Details: Excellent Sand Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: One Water: Well Waterfront View: Lake; West

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-05-11
Contingency
None
Original List Price
609000
ListPrice
609000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
7742
Street Direction Prefix
E
Street Name
Lake Carlos
Street Suffix
Drive
Street Direction Suffix
NE
Postal City
Carlos
County
Douglas
State
MN
Zip Code
56319
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Carolina Heights

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
3580
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
irregular
Crawl Space
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1008

Lake Details

Lake Acres
2605
Lake Chain Acreage
7404
Lake Chain Name
Alexandria
Lake Depth
163
Excellent Sand
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
OTHER
Combo
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
37
Section#
21
Township#
129

Office/Member Info

Association
GAAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
SEC-21 TWP-129 RANG-37 LOT-011 CAROLINA HEIGHTS AC .48
Listing City
Carlos
Map Page
999
Municipality
Carlos
School District
Alexandria
School District Phone
320-762-2141
DNR Lake ID#
21005700
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Zip Plus 4
7603
Property ID Number
120789000
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
3580
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Step back in time and experience the charm of this classic 1946 lakefront cottage, where timeless character meets relaxed, easy living. Nestled among mature trees, this inviting retreat features a stunning lakeside sunroom lined with windows—perfect for morning coffee, evening sunsets, and everything in between. Inside, you’ll find warm knotty pine walls, a cozy stone fireplace, and comfortable gathering spaces that create an authentic ‘up north’ feel. Thoughtful vintage details throughout blend seamlessly with the home’s natural setting, offering a true getaway from the everyday. Whether you’re enjoying peaceful lake views, hosting family and friends, or simply unwinding by the fire, this charming cottage captures the essence of classic cabin living. This is some of the finest shoreline on Lake Carlos, part of Alexandria's Chain of Lakes. 100 feet of shoreline with .48 of an acre. Enjoy the cabin or purchase it for your future build project. The property also features the footprint of an old boathouse—offering a rare opportunity to rebuild and create the ultimate lakeside hangout, bunkhouse, or storage for all your water toys on the same footprint. Whether you choose to embrace the vintage cottage as-is or envision building your dream lake home, this is a special opportunity to own a piece of lake history in an unbeatable location. Classic charm, incredible shoreline, and endless potential—this is lake life the way it was meant to be!
Directions
Hwy 29 north, left on Prairie Rd NE, right on E Lake Carlos Dr to the property on the left.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

None
Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Porch
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Appliances

Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes

Exterior

Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Other
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes
West
Yes

Room Information

Bathroom Dimensions: 4.8x11.3 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 15.6x7.5 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 11.5x7.3 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 12.2x7.4 Level: Main Living Room Dimensions: 16x16.10 Level: Main Porch Dimensions: 17.2x7.9 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 13.9x7.3 Level: Main
Listing Office: Counselor Realty Inc of Alex
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Last Updated: May - 12 - 2026
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