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$899,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,172 Sq. Ft.
  • 9 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Privacy, privacy, privacy! Enjoy over 600 feet of shoreline on your own private inlet with stunning views of Whiteface Reservoir. Nestled on more than 5 acres of mature trees, this property offers the ultimate secluded retreat. This meticulously maintained home has been recently updated inside and out. Improvements include LP SmartSide siding and new steel roofs on all buildings, along with extensive interior updates to the family/rec room, bathrooms, bedrooms, and bunkhouse. The main level offers two bedrooms, including the primary suite, providing comfortable and convenient living. The upstairs loft serves as a bedroom and features its own private balcony-perfect for taking in the peaceful surroundings. Additional features include in-floor heat and central A/C for year-round comfort. Unwind in the outdoor sauna, relax in the 3 season screened gazebo, or take in the serene setting from the sprawling deck. The lakeside bunkhouse provides the perfect space for guests, complete with its own private deck just steps from the water. Additional highlights include a large pole building garage with a concrete slab-ideal for storing all your toys-plus a storage shed, outhouse and 2 RV hookups. The lot offers a beautiful, flat yard that extends right down to the lake. Whiteface Reservoir spans over 5,500 acres and is well-known for excellent walleye fishing. With direct access to ATV, snowmobiling, and hunting trails right out your back door, this property is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. All of this, just under an hour from Duluth. If you're looking for total privacy and the perfect getaway, this is it. Schedule your private showing today before it's gone!

Full Property Details for 2281 S Branch Trail

General

  • Sold For: $899,000
  • HOA FEE: $42/month
  • HOA FEE FREQ.: Yearly
  • Taxes: $5,388 (2026)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: 1402
  • MLS ID: 6124839
  • Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Garage Door Opener(s), Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Island, Tiled Floors, Patio Door, Main Floor Laundry, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Dining Room: Combine with Kitchen, Eat-In Kitchen

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: 36 x 48
  • Garage Spaces: 9
  • Parking Features: RV Parking
  • Garage Description: Drains, Electrical Service, Heat, Insulation, Slab

Location

  • Area: R
  • County: St. Louis County
  • Driving Directions: Hwy 4, Right on Camp 26 Rd, Left on W Linwood Lake Rd, Left on South Branch Trail, House on left

School Information

  • High School District: Eveleth-Gilbert #2154

Community

  • Association: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Heating Type: Boiler, In Floor Heat, Propane

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Drilled

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction: Frame/Wood
  • Exterior Const.: Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Roof: Metal
  • Windows: Aluminum Frames
  • Stories/Levels: 1.25
  • Square Feet: 2,172
  • Year Built: 2000

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Guest House, Other

Lot Features

  • Property View: Inland Lake
  • Lot Size (Acres): 5.4
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Frontage: County Road
  • Road Maintenance: Public Maintained Road
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Development Status: Previously Owned
  • Zoning: Residential

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Front Name: Whiteface Reservoir
  • Water Front Desc.: Inland Lake
  • Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $413.9
  • Association Fee: $500
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Yearly
  • Tax Amount: $5,388
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: lengthy, see associated docs
  • Disclosures/Reports: Well Disclosure, Disc./Condition Report, Septic Disclosure
  • Property ID: 641-0080-00090

Listed by Messina & Associates Real Estate
Sold by Messina & Associates Real Estate

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Schools serving 2281 S Branch Trail

School District:Mesabi East School District
NameGradesDistance
Mesabi East Elementary School
601 North 1st Street West, Aurora, MN 55705
PK-617.8 mi
Mesabi East Secondary
601 North 1st Street West, Aurora, MN 55705
7-1217.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2281 S Branch Trail

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/12/2026
Sold
$899,000
—
MLS
5/05/2026
Listed
$899,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Messina & Associates Real Estate
Sold by Messina & Associates Real Estate

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2281 S Branch Tr, Makinen, MN 55763 (MLS# 6124839) is a Single Family property that was sold at $899,000 on May 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 2281 S Branch Tr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Makinen? You can browse all Makinen real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.