47023 Black Bear Beach Road

Ponsford, MN
$ 6,450,000 Beds 7 Baths 4.5 Sq 5,632 Virtual Tour
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Three homes. Four parcels. 904 feet of shoreline. One unrepeatable estate on Bad Medicine Lake. Once in a generation, a property assembles itself into something that transcends category. The Bad Medicine Lake Estate is not a lake home. It is not a cabin. It is not a retreat. It is all of these things simultaneously — and it is the only one of its kind in the region. Stretching 904 feet of pristine Bad Medicine Lake shoreline across four contiguous parcels, this 5,632-square-foot legacy compound is anchored to one of Minnesota’s most coveted glacial lakes — and offered in its entirety as a single, irreplaceable holding. Three distinct, fully appointed residences sit on the land: The Main Lodge — Custom-built from the ground up with no detail spared. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, in-floor gas hot water boiler heat, gas forced air, central air conditioning, and a private interior elevator serving the home’s levels. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the great room. The Summer House — A two-bedroom, one-bathroom companion residence designed for warm-weather entertaining and guest stays, warmed by its own wood-burning fireplace. The Winter House — A one-bedroom, one-bathroom retreat built for cold-season comfort. Behind the beauty is uncompromising infrastructure: oversized buried propane tanks and top-of-the-line standby generators ensure the entire estate runs seamlessly through any storm or outage — true self-sufficiency without sacrificing a single luxury. Multi-generational living. Private guest quarters. Income potential. A four-season family seat on nearly a fifth of a mile of shoreline on one of the cleanest, deepest lakes in the state. To replicate this assemblage today — the land, the build quality, the shoreline — would require years of planning, permitting, and craftsmanship. And even then, the shoreline is irreplaceable. The Bad Medicine Lake Estate is offered as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the buyer who recognizes what they’re looking at.

Single Family

  • Price
  • $ 6,450,000
  • City
  • Ponsford
  • Bedrooms
  • 7
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • BECKER
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Williams Beach
  • Lot Size
  • 4.75 Acres
  • Zip
  • 56575
  • Sqr Footage
  • 5,632
  • Year Built
  • 2020
  • Taxes
  • $ 12664
  • Style
  • Single Family
  • MLS#
  • 7037933
Listed By: Aspire Realty
Data Source: Northstar MLS (NSTAR)

Features

General

Living Area 5632
Sewer Septic System Compliant - Yes
Heating Boiler,Dual Fuel/Off Peak,Forced Air,Fireplace(s),In-Floor Heating,Wood Stove,Zoned
Cooling Central Air,Dual
Roof Architectural Shingle,Metal
Appliances Air-To-Air Exchanger,Chandelier,Dishwasher,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Fuel Tank - Owned,Humidifier,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Tankless Water Heater,Washer,Water Softener Owned,Wine Cooler
Year Built 2020
View East,Lake,Panoramic,South
Levels More Than 2 Stories
Property Subtype Single Family
Tax Year 2026
Waterfront Features Lake Front
Accessibility Accessible Elevator Installed,Door Lever Handles,Partially Wheelchair
Additional Parcels Description 120252001,120253000,120254000
County Becker
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Contingency None
Subdivision Name Williams Beach
Other Structures Boat House,Guest House,Second Residence
Full Baths 2
Directions From Detroit Lakes,take highway 34 until you reach county 37 and turn left. Stay on county 37 until you come up onto Black Bear Beach Rd and turn right.
City Ponsford
High School District Waubun-Ogema-White Earth
Zoning Description Residential-Single Family
Lot Size Units Acres
Property Attached Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 12664
Additional Parcels Y/N Yes
Standard Status Active
Lender Owned No
Amenities Unit Cable,Deck,Dock,French Doors,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Outdoor Kitchen,Patio,Porch,Panoramic View,Sauna,Security System,In-Ground Sprinkler,Til
PostalCity Ponsford

Interior Features

Basement Daylight/Lookout Windows,Finished,Full,Concrete,Storage Space,Tile Shower,Walkout
Total Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Features Full Masonry,Wood Burning,Wood Burning Stove
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 5632
Half Baths 1
3/4 Baths 2
Laundry Features Lower Level,Main Level
Total Bedrooms 7
Total Baths 5
Bath Desc Double Sink,Bathroom Ensuite,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Separate Tub & Shower,Steam Shower
Fuel Propane
Waterfront Feet 904

Exterior Features

Parking Features Gravel,Driveway - Other Surface,Electric,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s),Guest Parking,Storage
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 4.75
Building Area Total 5632
Lot Dimensions Irregular
Waterfront Y/N Yes
Foundation Area 1943
Road Frontage Type Private Road
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road

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

4/22/2026 Listed $7,125,000
8/28/2026 4% - $6,850,000
9/25/2026 6% - $6,450,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 56575

Price
AVG $2.54M
$6.45M
Taxes
AVG $5,951
$12,664
Year Built
AVG 1991
2020
Visits
AVG 100
224
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47023 Black Bear Beach Road Ponsford, MN is a Single Family Home for sale at $6450000 with 5632 sqft and a lot size of 4.75 Acres Acre(s). 47023 Black Bear Beach Road Ponsford has 7 bedrooms, 4 baths and was built in 2020. The property's zip code is 56575 which is in Ponsford, MN

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