744 N Shore Drive

Forest Lake, MN
$ 249,000 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 925
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Step back in time with this beautifully restored 1910 single-family home, originally a cabin and now thoughtfully converted while maintaining its vintage charm. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home blends history and modern convenience, offering a rare opportunity across the street from Forest Lake with stunning lake views. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new boiler (2020), new water heater (2020), new sewer line (2022), and a roof replaced by the previous owner in 2019. Enjoy the beauty of lake life just steps from your front door while being close to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. If you love history, craftsmanship, and character, this Forest Lake home is one you won’t want to miss.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 249,000
  • City
  • Forest Lake
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • WASHINGTON
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • G M Simmons Add Forest Lake
  • Lot Size
  • 0.172 Acres
  • Zip
  • 55025
  • Sqr Footage
  • 925
  • Year Built
  • 1910
  • Taxes
  • $ 2352
  • Style
  • Single Family
  • MLS#
  • 7000112
Listed By: Edina Realty, Inc.
Data Source: Northstar MLS (NSTAR)

Features

General

Living Area 925
Sewer City Sewer/Connected
Heating Baseboard,Boiler
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Roof Age 8 Years or Less
Appliances Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Year Built 1910
Electric Circuit Breakers
View Lake
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family
Tax Year 2025
Waterfront Features Lake View
Accessibility None
County Washington
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Contingency None
Subdivision Name G M Simmons Add Forest Lake
Full Baths 1
Directions Hwy 61 to N Shore Drive,North on N Shore Drive to home.
City Forest Lake
High School District Forest Lake
Zoning Description Residential-Single Family
Lot Size Units Acres
Property Attached Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 2352
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Lender Owned No
Amenities Unit Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Washer/Dryer Hookup
PostalCity Forest Lake

Interior Features

Basement Drain Tiled,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 925
Total Bedrooms 2
Total Baths 1
Bath Desc Main Floor Full Bath
Fuel Natural Gas

Exterior Features

Parking Features Driveway - Other Surface
Lot Features Tree Coverage - Light
Water Source City Water/Connected
Lot Size Area 0.172
Building Area Total 1850
Lot Dimensions 50x150
Waterfront Y/N No
Foundation Area 925
Road Frontage Type City Street

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Faribault, MN office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

6/15/2026 Listed $275,000
6/30/2026 6% - $260,000
8/1/2026 5% - $249,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 55025

Price
AVG $590K
$250K
Taxes
AVG $5,391
$2,352
Year Built
AVG 1981
1910
Visits
AVG 76
276
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744 N Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN is a Single Family Home for sale at $249000 with 925 sqft and a lot size of 0.172 Acres Acre(s). 744 N Shore Drive Forest Lake has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1910. The property's zip code is 55025 which is in Forest Lake, MN

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