Property Description Offered for the first time in over 30 years due to the sellers downsizing, this charming lake home presents a rare opportunity on Big Birch Lake.
Set on nearly 2 acres of land with 80 feet of prime north-facing lakeshore, the property offers a peaceful setting and beautiful water views. The home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with an open kitchen and dining area designed to take full advantage of the scenic lakefront.
Included with the property are the appliances, as well as the dock and pontoon liftâmaking it easy to start enjoying lake life right away.
Conveniently located just 45 minutes from St. Cloud and Alexandria, and only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area, this property is ideal as a weekend retreat or a full-time residence.
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Contract Information
Status: Active
Contingency: None
Current Price: 449000
Original List Price: 525000
ListPrice: 449000
List Date: 2026-04-10
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 80
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1920
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Baths Total: 1
Bath Full: 1
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1304
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1308
Below Grd Total SqFt: 300
Total SqFt: 1608
Total Finished Sqft: 1308.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Big Birch
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1308
Power Company: Stearns Electric Association
Garage Stalls: 1
Lot Dimensions: See Survey from 2026
Acres: 1.83
Assessment Pending: No
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 30602
Street Name: 440th
Street Suffix: Street
Postal City: Melrose
County: Stearns
State: MN
Zip Code: 56352
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Elmwood Beach
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 3192
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1308
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet
Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 26-40
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 2106
Lake Depth: 81
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Square Feet: 600
Public Survey Info
Range#: 32
Section#: 31
Township#: 127
Property Features
Accessible: No Stairs Internal
Air Conditioning: None
Appliances: Dryer; Fuel Tank - Owned; Range; Refrigerator; Washer