Courtesy: 252033
This is the affordable and adorable lake lot you have been dreaming of on the beloved Long Lake in Makinen, MN; Darling cottage for overnights that is recently renovated and DARLING! Also a bunk house with beds for more company accommodation's or storage. There is privacy galore on this little point, with no houses to look at across the lake, just gorgeous wildlife and land! There are stairs to the lake and a 40' dock included with the sale. You have found your PLACE! Call today for your personal tour!
Courtesy: RE/MAX Results Duluth
218-722-2810
Discover unparalleled lakeside living on the expansive 4,567-acre Whiteface Reservoir. Built in 2005 with an emphasis on quality and comfort, this custom-designed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers over 2,300 square feet of meticulously finished living space. The heart of the home is a grand Great Room featuring soaring 24-foot vaulted ceilings and a dramatic stone gas fireplace. Radiant in-floor heating throughout ensures consistent, efficient comfort across all seasons. Transition seamlessly to the outdoors via the screened-in porch, designed for enjoying tranquil lake views and fresh Northwoods air in a protected setting. The upper-level loft serves as a versatile retreat, opening to a private balcony perfectly positioned for sunrise views over the water. The property boasts 140 feet of sandy shoreline, an included 40-foot dock, and a generous 1.28-acre lot that provides exceptional privacy. Extensive vehicle and equipment storage is provided by two separate structures: an attached 2-car garage with an unfinished bonus attic, and a detached 3-car garage featuring a wood-burning fireplace and a second-level expansion opportunity. The exterior is designed for low maintenance, featuring cement board siding, blue stone gravel, and a convenient loop driveway—all situated on a privately owned (non-leased) parcel. Additional Details: HOA/Assessments: A modest $85 annual assessment covers garbage service. The HOA fee includes comprehensive road maintenance and snow removal. Negotiables: High-quality furnishings are negotiable with an acceptable offer.
Courtesy: VILLAGE REALTY
218-263-8877
NEWER BUILT, ONE BEDROOM CABIN ON 18.58 ACRES IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA. JUST WAITING FOR YOU TO FINISH. GREAT GET AWAY SPOT OR MAKE IT A YEAR AROUND HOME. PROPERTY RIGHT OFF OF PAVED HWY 4. GOOD ACCESS TO DULUTH OR IRON RANGE CITIES. NEAR TRAILS, LAKES, WOODS, ETC... HAS ELECTRICITY. PASSIVE SOLAR WINDOWS. NEEDS A SEPTIC AND WELL.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Results
715-392-1111
Discover unparalleled lakeside living on the expansive 4,567-acre Whiteface Reservoir. Built in 2005 with an emphasis on quality and comfort, this custom-designed 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers over 2,300 square feet of meticulously finished living space. The heart of the home is a grand Great Room featuring soaring 24-foot vaulted ceilings and a dramatic stone gas fireplace. Radiant in-floor heating throughout ensures consistent, efficient comfort across all seasons. Transition seamlessly to the outdoors via the screened-in porch, designed for enjoying tranquil lake views and fresh Northwoods air in a protected setting. The upper-level loft serves as a versatile retreat, opening to a private balcony perfectly positioned for sunrise views over the water. The property boasts 140 feet of sandy shoreline, an included 40-foot dock, and a generous 1.28-acre lot that provides exceptional privacy. Extensive vehicle and equipment storage is provided by two separate structures: an attached 2-car garage with an unfinished bonus attic, and a detached 3-car garage featuring a wood-burning fireplace and a second-level expansion opportunity. The exterior is designed for low maintenance, featuring cement board siding, blue stone gravel, and a convenient loop drivewayâ??all situated on a privately owned (non-leased) parcel. Additional Details: HOA/Assessments: A modest $85 annual assessment covers garbage service. The HOA fee includes comprehensive road maintenance and snow removal. Negotiables: High-quality furnishings are negotiable with an acceptable offer.
Courtesy: Next Door Realty
218-410-5353
Rare Lakefront Opportunity on Whiteface Reservoir â?? 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 â?? 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 â?? 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!
Courtesy: Tellor Realty LLC
218-390-3851
1 Hour from Duluth and 2.5 hours from the Twin Cities OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 25 1:00â??3:00 PM Must See house- it is better in person and charming, relaxing and fun place to be. Whiteface Reservoir opportunityâ??private land ownership with 199 feet of shoreline. Properties like this rarely come available with this combination of usable shoreline, premier 2.44 Acre lot, that allows year-round living with room to grow. Expansion draft for primary lake facing bedroom is on the counter. This lake home delivers the lifestyle buyers are waiting for: open-concept main floor anchored by a custom stone fireplace, lake-facing porch with sunrise views, 2 upper-level bedrooms, main level updated bath with walk-in shower, and a galley kitchen with gas stove. Efficient mechanicals include gas furnace, gas water heater, and mini-split heating/cooling. Plans are on the counter for a lake facing Primary Bedroom En Suite for a lifetime of Lake Living, unlimited possibilities. An exceptional feature is the expanded recreation area in the 40x60 pole buildingâ??heated and has epoxy floors, bedroom, gas fireplace lounge, loft, game space, grilling station, and 3-season screened porch facing the lake. Ideal for entertaining, guest overflow, or multi-use lake living and Boat/toy storage. It is cool in this space in the summer! The lot is built for resort style private recreationâ??sandy shoreline, ideal water depth for boat/pontoon, private boat launch, sauna, fire pit, garden space, and unlimited possibilities. Whiteface Reservoir offers 4,567 acres and 93 miles of shorelineâ??known for its recreational boating and fishing. Leisurely troll on the pontoon all day recreation. The lake is great for floating and roaming, it is a large lake. Dock & Sauna included Now priced to attract immediate attention. Lake season is hereâ??buyers are actively watching for a property like this. Immediately available for a private showing where you can take your time or attend the open house April 25 Saturday from 1:00-3:00 Water is a 60-foot drilled well. Septic System has a Certificate of Compliance completed. Lake Country Electric average approximately $194/month with two meters. Lake Gas Company located in Virginia has a 250-gallon leased propane tank last filled September 2025 at $1.89/gallon. 2026 property taxes $3,480, Whiteface Point Association dues $100/year Annual Meeting in May. Zita Media is current internet.
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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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.
