611 N Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Overview

Description

Very rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic lake home on a premier point lot on Detroit Lake. Originally built in 1935 and tastefully remodeled in 2023, this 4,074 sq. ft. home blends modern, high-end finishes and amenities, with preserved historic charm. The extensive interior and exterior renovation included all new plumbing, HVAC, and electrical while maintaining some of the character of the original home. The property features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, offering ample space for both everyday living and entertaining. Situated on approximately ½ acre with an impressive 271 feet of shoreline, this rare point setting provides panoramic lake views with both sunrise and sunset vistas. Located just minutes from the heart of Detroit Lakes, the home offers convenient access to the city park, public beach, restaurants, shopping, and medical facilities while still enjoying a peaceful lakeside setting. The property also features city water and sewer services. A truly unique ... (Read more)

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 271
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1935
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 3
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1939
Above Grd Total SqFt: 4074
Total SqFt: 4074
Total Finished Sqft: 4074.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Detroit
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1939
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Acres: 0.54
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Below Grd Total SqFt: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Crawl Space Construction Status: Previously Owned Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Engineered Wood Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Lake Details: Sand; Soft Lock Box Type: Supra Road Frontage: City Street Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront View: Panoramic

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 2499000
ListPrice: 2499000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 611
Street Direction Prefix: N
Street Name: Shore
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Detroit Lakes
County: Becker
State: MN
Zip Code: 56501
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Smiths Sub

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 1084.97
Assessment Installment: 240.5
Tax With Assessments: 21696

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 4074

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 3089
Lake Depth: 82
Sand: Yes
Soft: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: LCAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 704

Public Survey Info

Range#: 41
Section#: 02
Township#: 138

Office/Member Info

Association: LCAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: SECTION 02 TOWNSHIP 138 RANGE 041 SMITHS SUB-DIV D L LOT 10
Listing City: Detroit Lakes
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Detroit Lakes
School District: Detroit Lakes
School District Phone: 218-847-9271
DNR Lake ID#: 03038100
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 4509
Property ID Number: 492514001
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 21696
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Very rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic lake home on a premier point lot on Detroit Lake. Originally built in 1935 and tastefully remodeled in 2023, this 4,074 sq. ft. home blends modern, high-end finishes and amenities, with preserved historic charm. The extensive interior and exterior renovation included all new plumbing, HVAC, and electrical while maintaining some of the character of the original home. The property features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, offering ample space for both everyday living and entertaining. Situated on approximately ½ acre with an impressive 271 feet of shoreline, this rare point setting provides panoramic lake views with both sunrise and sunset vistas. Located just minutes from the heart of Detroit Lakes, the home offers convenient access to the city park, public beach, restaurants, shopping, and medical facilities while still enjoying a peaceful lakeside setting. The property also features city water and sewer services. A truly unique Detroit Lake property offering exceptional shoreline, stunning views, and modern updates in a timeless lake home.
Directions: North Shore Dr going east just past the high school track/field turn right towards the lake. The turn towards property is just passed the intersection of North Shore Dr and Madison St. Follow to the point.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Level: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Engineered Wood: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
In-Floor Heating: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Waterfront View

Panoramic: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Bathroom	Main
Bathroom	Upper
Bathroom	Upper
Bathroom	Upper
Dining Room	Main
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	Upper
First (1st) Bedroom	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	Upper
Kitchen	Main
Laundry	Upper
Living Room	Main
Living Room	Main
Living Room	Upper
Mud Room	Main
Pantry (Walk-In)	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	Upper