Courtesy: RE/MAX Results
218-722-2811
Discover the possibilities with this 2-bedroom, 1-bath starter home on 28.8 acres, located just 40 minutes north of Duluth and a short drive to the Whiteface Reservoir boat landing. With recent updates and plenty of land, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and potential. Inside, youâ??ll find a main-level bedroom and bathroom, a functional kitchen, and a combined living and dining area with a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs is a spacious second bedroom, offering flexibility for family or guests. Recent upgrades include a brand-new septic with mound system (August 2025), a new well pump, and a new propane furnace ready to be installed in the basement. While the home could use some finishing touches, it has solid bones and room to build equity. The 28.8 acres provide endless opportunitiesâ??whether youâ??re looking to start a hobby farm, explore trails, hunt, or simply enjoy the peace and privacy of your own land. With space for animals, gardens, and outdoor recreation, this property is ready to fit your lifestyle.
Courtesy: Trelora Realty, Inc
**Your Private Year-Round Lakeside Escape on Whiteface Reservoir** Discover this rare gem: a fully owned (not leased) 2.4-acre retreat featuring an impressive **207 feet of south-facing sandy beach**—perfect for all-day sun and breathtaking sunsets over the pristine waters of Whiteface Reservoir in Minnesota's Northwoods. Located just **40 miles from vibrant Duluth** and only **30 miles from Giants Ridge** four-season resort, this property delivers peaceful seclusion with easy access to city amenities and top-tier recreation. The **1,214 sq ft main cabin** offers cozy year-round living with **2 bedrooms**, **1 bath**, a spacious **lakeside 3-season porch** showcasing panoramic reservoir views, and a versatile recreational room featuring durable epoxied floors—ideal for family game nights or relaxing evenings by the fire. Complementing the main cabin is a charming **240 sq ft bunk house** in the **heated 40x50 garage**, providing perfect accommodations for visitors, a home office, or extra storage. Year-round convenience is built in: power runs to the **dock**, **sauna**, and **campfire area**, while dedicated **water hydrants** serve the garage and sauna for effortless use in any season. Positioned thoughtfully **100 feet from the shore**, the expansive lot allows for future growth. Pre-drawn expansion plans are ready, or design your own custom addition. .The grounds have been lovingly maintained with **expert landscaping**, including sturdy rock walls, a direct road to the lake for easy access, and a private setting well off the main road for true tranquility. Whiteface Reservoir is a haven for outdoor lovers: excellent fishing for, walleye, bluegill, and crappie; boating and swimming from your private dock; relaxing sauna sessions followed by lakeside campfires under the stars. This exceptional combination of size, privacy, features, and location is increasingly hard to find.
Courtesy: Savvy Avenue, LLC
888-490-1268
Exterior siding is Hardie Board, or fiber cement siding. The home is a Clayton Sedona Manufactured Home, built inside their factory with HUD standards. The home is raised and secured with cement. The home has one level plus a loft, which has a king bed. There is a wrap around deck. There is a 66 foot conservation easement on the lakefront. There is a new 12x20 foot Old Hickory brand shed on the property as well, which has spray foam insulation; could be used for tools, gym, yoga room, or extra storage.
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.
