Courtesy: Next Door Realty
218-410-5353
10 acres ready-made for horses, currently in use as a boarding operation, with lean-tos available for the horses and plenty of room to grow whatever comes next. The 2-stall garage keeps equipment and animals set up and easy to manage. The home itself has seen many updates and good maintenance over the years, including a newer roof, and offers 5 bedrooms total — 3 upstairs and 2 on the lower level, with one-level living capability and an open concept layout for easy everyday flow. Whether you're continuing the boarding business, bringing your own horses, or just want acreage and space to grow into, this property offers the land and the layout to make it happen. Call for a tour!
Courtesy: Next Door Realty
218-410-5353
Once in a generation, a property like this becomes available. Seller owned 1.2 acres parcel on Whiteface Reservoir, offered publicly for the very first time, a beloved piece of Northern Minnesota's past now ready for a new door to be opened. Sweeping water views in nearly every direction and unspoiled land invite you to dream big, a family compound, or a premier investment property. The groundwork is done. A drilled well and power are already in place, a Custom made Finnish Sauna including a change room with an electric sauna stove with shower & hot water heater. Vision is yours. Whiteface Reservoir-clean water, incredible fishing, and the kind of quiet that's getting harder to find. Check this gorgeous gradual lot leading to the lakeshore, this much history, and this much potential simply do not come available. Ever! Call for a tour!
Courtesy: eXp Realty, LLC- MN
763-443-9821
New home on the lake-retreat for sale. Own a turnkey slice of the Northland on Mud Hen Lake. This 2023 Tiny Home sits on 7.23 acres with 609 Front Feet — clean, modern, and ready to enjoy. Outdoors there's a cleared RV/ camping area with its own 200-amp service and Class 5 gravel pads for three units, plus another dedicated pad for a gazebo. An upgraded She-Shed with electricity and a mini-split gives you extra space for hobbies. Inside, you've got quartz counters, a main-floor bedroom, bathroom, and laundry, plus a sleeping loft. Simple layout, quality finishes, and low maintenance. This lakefront retreat offers many opportunities for recreation and adventure right at your doorstep. This property is a bird lover's paradise, offering abundant wildlife sightings and direct access to kayaking, boating, and fishing. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy extensive ATV and biking trails nearby, golfing, and new pickleball courts just 20 minutes away. Everyday conveniences are easily accessible, with grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, bars, and playgrounds all within 15–20 minutes. Additional shopping at Walmart, Target, and Menards is only 25 minutes away, while casinos, museums, and Lake Superior are a scenic 45-minute drive. Whether you want a weekend escape or a full-time spot, this one's dialed in and ready to go.
Courtesy: Century 21 Atwood
218-722-8221
Rare Find! Cabin on Private Land on Whiteface Reservoir! Escape to the lake and enjoy this cozy cabin nestled on a private peninsula on the magnificent Whiteface Reservoir. With water frontage on both sides, this unique property offers stunning views, and direct access to one of Northern Minnesota's premier fishing destinations. The cozy cabin features a main-floor bedroom, a sleeping loft, and a new high-efficiency freestanding fireplace with a new chimney, creating a warm and inviting retreat in every season. REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLER! Outdoor amenities include a new roll-in dock, boat lift, and paddle boat, making it easy to enjoy the water from day one. Whiteface Reservoir spans 4,500 acres and boasts over 92 miles of shoreline, offering outstanding fishing, boating, paddling, and wildlife viewing opportunities. View both spectacular sunrises and sunsets from this unique peninsula and Dark Skies enable viewing phenomenal northern lights and the Milky Way from this secluded lake. Whether you're seeking a peaceful getaway, a fishing haven, or a place to create lasting family memories, this waterfront gem delivers the best of Northern Minnesota lakes. JUST REDUCED! MOTIVATED SELLER!
Courtesy: Next Door Realty
218-410-5353
Rare Lakefront Opportunity on Whiteface Reservoir — First Time Ever Offered to the Public and the Seller is MOTIVATED. Discover one of the most extraordinary lakefront properties in Northern Minnesota, now available for the very first time. Nestled on a private peninsula along the pristine shores of Whiteface Reservoir, this remarkable 2.5+ acre estate offers over 1,200 feet of coveted lakeshore — a figure that speaks for itself. With a sandy beach, a private boat launch, and sweeping water views from nearly every direction, this peninsula setting is truly unmatched. The property includes a cozy one-bedroom, two-bath home, perfect as a primary residence, cabin retreat, or guest quarters. It also features a large, heated garage with a studio space and an upper-level office — both easily convertible into additional living space to suit your vision. Step outside to your private outdoor sauna and shower, where the boundary between rustic luxury and natural beauty simply dissolves. With a rich history as a former campground, the land is well-suited for continued recreational use, a family compound, or thoughtful redevelopment. A 40 x77 prepped and seasoned building pad is ready for your dream build, and a brand new well and septic system mean the infrastructure is in place and waiting. Whether you envision a private family retreat, a luxury lodge, or a one-of-a-kind investment property, the bones are already here. Properties like this don't come along. Ever. Call to schedule a tour!
Andrea D. Conner, License # 40471694, Xome Inc., License 40368414, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Makinen is located in Minnesota. Makinen, Minnesota has a population of 520. Makinen is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 11.66% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.31%.
The median household income in Makinen, Minnesota is $65,081. The median household income for the surrounding county is $61,213 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Makinen is 56.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 76.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of -6.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 28.7 inches per year, with 62 inches of snow per year.
