8278 244th Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025

$740,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,280 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 103,673 Status: Closed
Current Price: $740,000 List Date: 9/26/2025 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Overview

Description

First time available in years! This full custom walkout rambler is a true showcase of quality and design, set on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees, and unmatched privacy. Inside, every bedroom is a private ensuite, offering comfort, privacy and convenience. The primary suite features bright windows, custom built-ins, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. Large bedrooms highlight unique windows, generous space, and great character. The main level impresses with open-concept living, a chef’s kitchen, 9-Foot ceilings, and architectural details throughout. The sunroom and large windows flood the home with natural light, while the expansive deck provides a perfect perch to enjoy the serene wooded backdrop. The lower level Also with 9 Foot Ceilings is an entertainer’s dream with a spacious family room, fireplace, custom built-ins, wet bar, bonus office/flex rooms, and a guest kitchenette. In-floor heat warms both the lower level and garage, adding everyday luxury. Outdoors, the property shines with a sprawling lawn, irrigation system, and beautiful wooded surroundings that offer peace, privacy, and room to roam.

Listing Details MLS# 6794666

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1999
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
3
Bath Three Quarters
2
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
2640
Above Grd Total SqFt
2640
Below Grd Total SqFt
2640
Total SqFt
5280
Total Finished Sqft
5190.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2640
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
260x428x269x477
Acres
2.38
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Cable; Deck; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Paneled Doors; Panoramic View; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sun Room; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Wet Bar Basement: Drain Tiled; Full; Storage Space; Tile Shower Bath Description: Double Sink; His and Her Closets; Full Primary; Private Primary; Bathroom Ensuite; Jetted Tub Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior: Brick/Stone; Metal; Stucco; Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: None Financing Terms: VA Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Internet Options: Cable Laundry: Main Level Parking Characteristics: Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Second Unit: Existing In-Law w/Kitchen Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One Water: Private; Well

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-03-31
Contingency
None
Closed Date
2026-04-22
Original List Price
795000
Sales Close Price
740000
ListPrice
795000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
8278
Street Name
244th
Street Suffix
Street
Postal City
Forest Lake
County
Chisago
State
MN
Zip Code
55025
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Forest Ridge 2

Acreage Information

Wooded Acres
1.8

Assessments

Assessment Balance
566
Tax With Assessments
11212

More Information

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
2640
Drain Tiled
Yes
Full
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Tile Shower
Yes

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2640
Finished SqFt Below Ground
2550

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Door Height
9
Garage Door Width
18
Garage Square Feet
880
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
21
Section#
34
Township#
33

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 033 RANGE 021 SUBDIVISIONNAME FOREST RIDGE PLAT 2 LOT 009 BLOCK 003 SUBDIVISIONCD 10577
Listing City
Forest Lake
Map Page
39
Municipality
Forest Lake
School District
Forest Lake
School District Phone
651-982-8103
Zip Plus 4
7235
Property ID Number
131094968
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
10646
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
First time available in years! This full custom walkout rambler is a true showcase of quality and design, set on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees, and unmatched privacy. Inside, every bedroom is a private ensuite, offering comfort, privacy and convenience. The primary suite features bright windows, custom built-ins, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. Large bedrooms highlight unique windows, generous space, and great character. The main level impresses with open-concept living, a chef’s kitchen, 9-Foot ceilings, and architectural details throughout. The sunroom and large windows flood the home with natural light, while the expansive deck provides a perfect perch to enjoy the serene wooded backdrop. The lower level Also with 9 Foot Ceilings is an entertainer’s dream with a spacious family room, fireplace, custom built-ins, wet bar, bonus office/flex rooms, and a guest kitchenette. In-floor heat warms both the lower level and garage, adding everyday luxury. Outdoors, the property shines with a sprawling lawn, irrigation system, and beautiful wooded surroundings that offer peace, privacy, and room to roam.
Directions
US 61 (Lake Street) to North Shore. R to 235th. L to Itasca. L to 244th. L to house.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Cable
Yes
Deck
Yes
French Doors
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Paneled Doors
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Sun Room
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink
Yes
His and Her Closets
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes
Jetted Tub
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Metal
Yes
Stucco
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Financing Terms

VA
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Cable
Yes

Laundry

Main Level
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking
Yes
Deck
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes

Second Unit

Existing In-Law w/Kitchen
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Special Search

All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Room Information

Amusement Room Dimensions: 25x19 Level: Lower Hobby Room Dimensions: 13x11 Level: Lower Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 25x12 Level: Lower Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 20x13 Level: Lower Family Room Dimensions: 26x19 Level: Lower Bar/Wet Bar Room Dimensions: 15x9 Level: Lower Living Room Dimensions: 17x15 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 13.5x12 Level: Main Dining Room Dimensions: 11x10 Level: Main Kitchen Dimensions: 15.5x14 Level: Main Mud Room Dimensions: 9x7 Level: Main Garage Dimensions: 24x26 Level: Main Garage Dimensions: 10x22 Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 10x8 Level: Main First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 19.5x12 Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 12x11 Level: Main Sitting Room Dimensions: 20x12 Level: Main Foyer Dimensions: 8x10 Level: Main Deck Dimensions: 27x12 Level: Main
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Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026
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