Courtesy: Lpt Realty, Llc.
Stunning A-frame retreat on the Mississippi River in Aitkin, built in 2020 and offering 200 feet of frontage on 1.19 acres. This two-bedroom, two-bath home blends modern comfort with striking architectural design, ideal as a primary residence, second home, or potential short-term rental. Soaring vaulted ceilings, a loft, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows fill the home with natural light and frame the river views. The main level features in-floor heat, LP SmartSide siding, Marvin windows, stainless steel appliances, center island and hickory cabinetry. The wood-burning stove is plumbed for gas conversion, and electrical is in place for a future jacuzzi tub. Thoughtful finishes and a well-designed layout offer both function and style. Located just down the road from a public boat launch, this setting offers convenient river access while maintaining a private, peaceful feel. Fish right from your own riverbank or enjoy evenings around the fire ring-perfect for year-round living or a weekend escape.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Results - Nisswa
Country living at its finest—just minutes from Aitkin! This cozy 4-bedroom, 3-bath walkout home is nestled on 10 private, wooded acres along the scenic Ripple River. Portage over the dam to access Hanging Kettle Lake for a fun day of recreation, kayak for miles along the winding river, or cast a line right from your own dock. Relax on the spacious deck or unwind in the screened porch overlooking the expansive backyard and tranquil river views. Surrounded by nature, this property offers a peaceful setting with the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence or a relaxing retreat, this is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy waterfront living.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Results - Nisswa
Experience the perfect blend of comfort, space, and country charm in this newly renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home set on 7.7 beautiful acres just outside Aitkin. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home offers modern finishes while maintaining a warm, inviting feel. Enjoy efficient heating and cooling, reduced environmental impact, and long-term savings thanks to the geothermal system. Outside, you’ll find ample room for hobbies, storage, and work with multiple garages, including a 30x50 insulated and heated shop - ideal for year-round projects. The acreage provides privacy, peaceful surroundings, and plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. If you’ve been looking for a move-in-ready home with room to roam in a quiet, scenic setting, this property is a must-see! **Kitchen cabinets are being installed. Kitchen photos coming soon.**
Courtesy: Central MN Realty LLC
320-363-4363
Spacious, updated home in Aitkin overlooking the Ripple River! On the main level, you’ll find a comfortable living room with a gas fireplace, along with custom cabinetry and butcher block countertops in the kitchen. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bath. The lower level offers a large family room with a built-in bar, giving you great space to relax or entertain. There’s also a generous laundry room with plenty of storage and workspace, plus an additional room that works well as an office or flex space. Recent updates include all new main-level windows including the garage, new carpet, front door, storage shed, and high-end appliances. An attached garage adds everyday convenience. If you’ve been looking for a move-in ready home with space in Aitkin, this one is worth a closer look.
Courtesy: Century 21 Atwood-Mille Lacs (Isle)
320-676-8829
Welcome to your private retreat! This beautifully updated single-family home is nestled on a serene, wooded open lot that offers peace, privacy, and that perfect “up north” feeling. Recent updates include a new steel roof, new siding, new windows, and a brand-new AC system for year-round comfort and efficiency. Step outside to discover a huge 35x40 shed, perfect for hobbies, storage, or your dream workshop. This home is ready to be your relaxing escape. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind property! The 3rd bedroom has no closet.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Northland
218-429-0202
Exceptional Mille Lacs Lake estate with 125ft of premier lakeshore! Experience lakeside living at its very finest in this stunning five-bedroom, five-bath lake home, thoughtfully designed for both comfort and efficiency. The expansive residence is truly a must-see—offering an oversized lakeside deck, panoramic water views from nearly every room, and impressive energy-saving features including geothermal heating and full spray-foam insulation. Enjoy remarkable efficiency with average winter heating costs of just $75 per month. For storage, hobbies, or business use, this property delivers unmatched versatility with a 24’ x 36’ heated detached garage and 30’ x 40’ heated and insulated shop/storage building. This Mille Lacs Lake estate offers endless possibilities along with a pristine shoreline your family will love for generations to come. If you’re seeking a private family compound, a retreat with income potential, or the perfect setup for a construction or landscape business, the property to the north is also for sale! The neighboring property sits on close to an acre of land with over 80 feet of shoreline and includes two guest homes for (Listed for $500,000): • A three-bedroom, two-bath guest house, perfect for extended family or vacation rental opportunities. • An additional one-bedroom, one-bath guest suite located above a two-car garage, ideal for guests or private office space. • 36 x 64 pole building
Courtesy: Woods to Water Real Estate
218-961-1005
Lakefront house and bunkhouse combo on Elm Island Lake! This unique property offers beautiful lake views and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the Up North lifestyle while also providing space for guests or potential rental income. The main house features a cozy family room and sunporch both with a fireplace, creating the perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. The property also includes a separate bunkhouse closer to the waters edge. While it does need some updates, this can provide a great opportunity to build equity and customize the space. The bunkhouse includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a private kitchen, and electricity, making it ideal for guests or additional living space. Altogether, the property offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 kitchens, creating flexibility for hosting family and friends or exploring short-term rental possibilities.
Courtesy: RE/MAX Northland
218-429-0202
Enjoy classic Minnesota lake living in this charming family cabin on the northwest side of Mille Lacs Lake, featuring 150 feet of prime, level shoreline and breathtaking big-sky lake views. The home sits just 33 feet from the water, offering an unbeatable lakeside setting. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a lakeside four-season porch that provides additional sleeping space and panoramic lake views. The living area features a beautiful fieldstone fireplace with electric insert, perfect for cozy evenings after a day on the water. A convenient laundry/mudroom and central A/C makes lake life easy and practical. The partial basement provides space for all mechanicals and water softener. Recent updates include newer roof, steel siding, furnace and lakeside windows. The level lakeside lot provides easy access to the water and is ideal for yard games, relaxing, or entertaining. Local anglers say the best fishing hole on the lake is right off the dock—just ask around! There is also a 24' x 30' oversized 2+ car garage which also has a newer roof, siding, entry door, and lakeside windows. Ideally located just 3.5 miles from Garrison, with a public landing nearby and Myr-Mar Marina within walking distance. This is a rare opportunity to own a true lakeside retreat with incredible views and excellent fishing right outside your door. Showings are booking now for the first week in April!
Courtesy: eXp Realty
612-751-9303
Don't miss this remodeled four bedroom, three bath home with over 350' of lake shore on Rushmeyer Lake. Home features lake front living on 5+ acres, freshly painted interior, new appliances, new light fixtures, new doors, new trim, new deck, new roof on the house, vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan, new kitchen cabinets, new kitchen counter tops, new flooring, main floor laundry, remodeled bathrooms, tiled shower, a full finished walkout basement, new siding on the lakeside of the house, a detached garage, new mound system and so much more.
Courtesy: STEINER DEVELOPMENT, INC.
612-473-5650
Cute as a button seasonal cabin on coveted Rabbit Lake near Glen in Aitkin County! This lake is a hidden gem - an approximate 211 acre lake with 51' depth offering peaceful fishing & lake recreation in your future! An excellent location, under 2 hours from the metro and just 10 miles N of Malmo at the NE corner of MilleLacs Lake, tucked in the Aitkin Lakes area filled with dozens of quality lakes -- simply a "lakes area" delight! You are so close to the lake, that this cabin literally about hangs over water's edge with the most precious setting you can think of, with breathtaking sunsets, and scenic and picturesque shoreline all around this lake. Steps away from cabin is hard sand lake bottom with just a few weeds managed by aquacide. 8x10 lakeside shed for storage of toys. The lot runs across the road for more potential "backlot" space if you want to talk to zoning about any opportunity there for a garage or pole shed. Now is the time to jump at the chance to make your starter lake cabin investment!
Courtesy: STEINER DEVELOPMENT, INC.
612-473-5650
Phenomenal opportunity to own a polished lakehome on MilleLacs Lake, with the privacy you desire! This 2011 home is in mint condition, and with poured wall construction, offers high ceilings and large rooms with a property layout conducive to multi-family/multi-friend use! Nestled on a .65 acre treed lot, just north of Garrison a few miles, you'll enjoy 130' of lakeshore frontage with panoramic sunrise to sunset views overlooking prestigious MilleLacs Lake. Plenty of space for toys in the 3-car attached heated/insulated garage w/pull-down storage space above. Main floor living is available upstairs with all you need at your fingertips. An uncomplicated "open" layout downstairs includes a 2nd primary bedroom suite, large family room spaces and a sizeable "bar" location for your family/friend time or for those rainy day adventures! Dock included. Midco fiber optic.
Courtesy: STEINER DEVELOPMENT, INC.
612-473-5650
Unbelievable opportunity to move into an updated 3bed/2bath home on the North Shore of Mille Lacs that has an additional 6.8 Acre lot and 40x30 pole shed across the street! Come and enjoy this move in ready home with panoramic views over 100’ of Lake Mille Lacs frontage and 14 lake side windows so that you almost always have a view of that magnificent lake! Every room has been updated or renovated and the home is packed with options that will impress. From the meticulous landscaping to the bathroom in-floor heat, to the humidity controlled and monitored crawl space; you will find that this house has been setup to provide unbelievable enjoyment. The home is being sold with most of the furnishings so you will not have to completely outfit the interior; with only a few exceptions, what you see is what you get! The crawl space under to home has been sealed and insulated and has a dehumidifier to keep the space dry. Do not overlook the spacious pole shed and acreage on the North side of the road, that has a separate parcel ID. You will have all of the necessary storage that many other lake homes are lacking. Just to top things off, the sellers are including in their 80' Floe Dock too. Do not miss this opportunity to own a move in ready home and jump into Mille Lacs Lake Life!!!!
Courtesy: Edina Realty, Inc.
218-828-7000
Get a head start on summer fun with this year around home on beautiful LONE LAKE in Aitkin! Known for its clarity, Lone Lake is 437 acres and has a maximum depth of 60' and is considered a "premiere lake" in the Aitkin area. The shoreline of this property is nice sand, so all ages will be able to swim and play. The 2-bedroom home has an open concept with beautiful views of the lake and front yard. The large kitchen has lots of cupboards, a walk-in pantry and a new stove. Throughout the home you will see new flooring and lighting, curtains and blinds, and new paint inside and out. The basement has space for storage, crafts or a workshop and has an extra shower and a root cellar. The 2-car garage has a workbench, room for storage and new garage door openers. Although you can enjoy time outside on the front deck or the patio spaces, your favorite place to hang out will be the boat house at the water's edge. The owners turned it into a cool hangout space with a lakeside window that opens to the water below. There are sitting areas for playing games and enjoying summer beverages. There are gardens, including a thoughtful rain garden to prevent runoff going into the lake and the property is down a quiet dead end road. The septic is compliant so this property is ready for it's next owner!
Courtesy: STEINER DEVELOPMENT, INC.
612-473-5650
Discover this charming seasonal cabin, perfectly situated just down the road from the Red Door Resort on scenic Mille Lacs Lake. Featuring a cozy loft sleeping area and a convenient 3/4 bathroom, this cabin showcases beautiful tongue-and-groove wood finishes throughout. There's ample space to park your boat, trailer, or RV, making it ideal for lake getaways. The property includes a shed that houses the well, pressure tank, and water heater for your convenience.
Courtesy: Northland Sotheby's International Realty
Welcome to this remarkable 4-bedroom, 3 bath home on Farm Island Lake. This newer built home is situated on 2.9 acres of south facing gradual frontage and plenty of space for your lake toys with 150 ft. of lakeshore! This one-level lake home blends modern comfort with timeless craftsmanship and quality. Soaring vaulted ceilings crown the open-concept living area, and from the moment you step into the foyer, your eye is drawn straight through the home to breathtaking lake views. The gourmet custom kitchen showcases rich alder cabinetry and woodwork, a sculptural center island, scullery, an oversized pantry and beverage station. Cuddle up by the Montana stone fireplace, or end your day in your private sauna. The lakeside primary suite features private laundry, double sinks and a walk-in closet thoughtfully designed to double as a storm shelter and equipped with a house generator. Enjoy a four-season sunroom, covered lakeside patio, in-floor heat throughout—This property is well appointed for year-round or weekend luxury living!
Courtesy: Lpt Realty, Llc
Stunning 3BR/3BA Home on Spirit Lake! Bright and sunny lakefront home with soaring windows and breathtaking views of Spirit Lake. Enjoy 125 feet of shoreline with a dock and easy entry to the lake-perfect for swimming, fishing, and boating. The lake-facing primary suite features a fireplace, walk-in closet, and private bath with jetted tub and step-in shower. Two additional bedrooms upstairs. Spacious kitchen with center island and abundant storage. Exceptional laundry room with extra cabinetry and wash tub. Maintenance-free deck (2018), gutters, attached 2-car garage, and backup generator for added peace of mind. Acreage across the road provides additional privacy and open space. Sale includes an additional 6.1 acres (PID 07-0-048401). Extensive updates throughout the years include: roof (2025), well pressure tank & exterior chimney brickwork (2024), propane tank (2023), furnace, A/C air exchange (2019), plus many more improvements. Move in and start enjoying lake life!
Courtesy: Cummings Janzen Realty, Inc
218-927-6258
Modern 3-bedroom lakefront cabin! Experience exceptional lake living with unmatched views and comfort. Welcome to your dream retreat! This cozy 3-bedroom cabin offers a perfect blend of contemporary design and natural beauty. Situated on a level lot, the cabin features expansive front windows that provide a truly panoramic view of the sparkling lake, seamlessly connecting the comfortable interior to the outdoors. Enjoy direct access to the water along 100 feet of pristine, sandy shoreline. Ideal for swimming, relaxing, or launching your favorite watercraft. The front of the cabin is lined with large windows, flooding the living spaces with natural light and offering uninterrupted views of the lake from sunrise to sunset. The gently sloping, level lot ensures easy access to the water and plenty of space for outdoor activities, entertaining, or simply unwinding with family and friends. Three comfortable bedrooms: each bedroom is thoughtfully designed for rest and relaxation, 2 bedrooms with lofted beds for additional sleeping, making this cabin a perfect getaway for families or groups. Detached 2-Car garage with storage: store vehicles, water toys, or outdoor equipment. Whether you’re searching for a year-round residence or a seasonal escape, this cabin delivers the ultimate lakefront experience. With its blend of style, comfort, and breathtaking natural surroundings, it’s a rare opportunity to live your lake life dreams. Since sellers’ ownership the cabin has been taken down to the stud walls and completely remodeled. Schedule your showing today!
Courtesy: Real Broker LLC
Enjoy stunning lake views and a move-in ready lifestyle with this fully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on nearly a third of an acre along beautiful Elm Island Lake. The vaulted living room welcomes you with striking trapezoid windows framing serene water views, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and warm natural light that fills the space. The modern kitchen features granite countertops, new black stainless-steel appliances, and a breakfast bar—perfect for casual dining and entertaining. Step outside to a spacious wraparound deck ideal for relaxing or gathering with friends, and take advantage of the level yard that offers an easy, gradual slope to the shoreline. With all new Anderson windows, LVP flooring, roof, furnace, on-demand water heater, and air exchange system, this four-season home combines comfort with efficiency. Complete with spray foam insulation and a 100-ft aluminum dock, this lakefront retreat is ready for you to move in and start enjoying lakeside living.
Courtesy: Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency-Crosslake
218-692-6003
Step into lakeside luxury with this stunning 4+ bedroom, 5-bathroom home boasting over 4,000 sq. ft. on Sugar Lake. Nestled at the end of a secluded, private tree-lined drive, this home offers peaceful privacy and a magical journey through the woods every time you arrive. Cozy up in the family room with wood stove that climbs to the ceiling crackling warmly on cold winter days. The custom built-ins with an electronic hiding space for the TV, blends style and function seamlessly. Enjoy the amazing lake views from the wall of windows that extend to the vaulted ceilings.. A built-in wine bar with cork back splash is around the corner and adds a touch of elegance. The over sized chef’s kitchen has custom hickory soft-close cabinets/ drawers with under cabinet lighting, a lighted corner pantry, LG stainless steel appliances including built-in double wall ovens and gas cooktop stove centered in the breakfast bar that comfortably seats 4. Featuring throughout home is knotty alder trim and six panel wood doors. The bamboo wood floors flow nicely starting in foyer and expanding through parts of home. Step outside onto the expansive lake-sized deck the runs from one side of the house to the other and relax. The finished lower level walks out to a lush green lawn watered by the lake and perfect for summer days. The inviting open lower level features 2 bedrooms with double closets, full bathroom, living room, game room, rustic accent walls, storage and a great spot to add a wet bar. The upper level loft overlooks family room with log railing wrapping up the stairs etched with character. The open loft offers stunning lake views overlooking the level sandy shoreline thru the wall of windows. You find another lakeside bedroom suite with walk in closet and private bathroom, an office, hobby room and another bathroom. Stay comfortable year-round with dual-zone furnaces and central air. Park in comfort with your heated, insulated two-car detached garage set up with floor drain and openers. Sit on dock and fish or jump off and swim. This home is calling your name....
Courtesy: Kaija Kokesh Realty
Hard to find!!! Full 40 acres of open hay field and wooded acreage, only 3 miles North of Aitkin. Easy access off of Hwy 169. This hobby farm with productive hay fields and wooded hunting acres. This acreage has been worked and has been used as productive hay land. The year round home, is older and in need of major updating, but has been rented and is currently inhabited. Beside the home, property has a 2-stall garage, storage pole building, and older barn and a newer drilled well. The south edge of property has a gravel ridge, as well as towering assorted species of pine trees, cedar, and apple trees. An abundance of treed acres, and level hay fields, make this 40 not only perfect for hobby farming, but for hunting as well. An "up north" retreat special-for your own hunting land with a nice building site, highway frontage, and within a few miles of Aitkin, MN.
Courtesy: Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.
218-927-3725
Wonderful opportunity in the city of Aitkin located on a 0.60 acre lot with 221’ of Ripple River frontage. This historical 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is overflowing with charm. The many windows and original woodwork are amazing. Step inside and you will find a large porch, a well-appointed eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets for storage, a 3/4 bath/laundry off the kitchen, large formal dining room, family room, formal living room that has a hanging wall for a temporary bedroom that can be removed. Upstairs you will find 5 bedrooms that are all unique and well-sized, a large full bath and an additional staircase so you can get upstairs via the front or back of the home. The backyard has beautiful views and access to the Ripple River with a gentle slope to its winding gently flowing waters, plenty of yard for play and privacy, plus a large 24x24 detached 2 car garage. This is an estate and is being sold “AS IS” Home is in some disrepair and needs some TLC. Roof, siding, furnace and water heater have been replaced in recent years.
Courtesy: Edina Realty, Inc.
218-828-7000
This year around lake home a few miles outside of Aitkin offers rare privacy on 1745-acre Cedar Lake. This lake has a maximum depth of 105 feet and is not only desirable because of its size but also because of the outstanding fishing including walleyes, muskies, bass and pan fish. You will never be bored on this lake, and you will spend countless hours fishing, relaxing on a pontoon or having fun with water sports. The property sits in a protected bay with several hundred feet of shoreline and 10.5 acres with end of the road privacy. The home has 2+ bedrooms, 2 baths and a walk out lower level that the family uses as a flex space, including a sleeping space, bathroom, laundry with storage, a family room, home office space and a kitchenette with a sink and dishwasher. The window filled 3-season sunroom off the main level is large enough for entertaining or relaxing with morning coffee or game night with friends and family. It also has a patio underneath for grilling and dining. Near the water's edge sits a bunk house with a sauna and deck. A 2-car garage has extra storage space, and there is a compliant septic system. Much of the acreage is nicely wooded and the north half is untouched and waiting for your ideas!
Courtesy: Edina Realty, Inc.
218-828-7000
For the first time, this one owner, year around Cedar Lake home is being offered. Cedar Lake is well known for its amazing fishing and recreation with 1778 acres to explore and a maximum depth of 105 feet. The home sits on over an acre and with 125 feet of shoreline. There are 3 bedrooms on the main floor including a primary suite. The large living room steps onto a newer maintenance free deck. The spacious kitchen and dining area have newer porcelain tile floors and lake views. The laundry area is conveniently located off the kitchen. The full walkout basement has a large family room, a root cellar, a 4th bedroom and a potential 5th bedroom, a 3/4th bath, storage space, and a workshop. Keep your vehicles in the attached garage and your boat, ATV's and toys in the 26' x 32' pole building. The septic is compliant, the home has a new roof, steel siding, mini splits for heat and A/C, and a newer water softener. The large yard has gardens, and the garage parking pad is also a pickleball court! The fishing is good year around on Cedar Lake so don't miss out on this one!
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors
218-546-8346
Discover the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort with this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin nestled on over 4 acres of mixed-use land. Surrounded by mature hardwoods and evergreens, this enchanting property features apple trees, raised gardens, and a small pond, all accessed by a private, pine tree–lined driveway. The cabin offers a spacious, one-level open concept layout, with knotty pine walls and ceilings creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The large center island anchors the kitchen, making it ideal for gatherings, while abundant cabinetry provides plenty of storage. Outdoors, two pole buildings and two storage sheds give you ample space for tools, toys, or workshop projects. Whether you’re seeking a year-round residence, a weekend getaway, or a hobby farm, this property is full of potential. Affordable, unique, and brimming with character—experience the peaceful lifestyle this cabin retreat has to offer.
Courtesy: Edina Realty, Inc.
320-255-9000
Experience true lake life on 2.4 acres with 169’ of shoreline on Dogfish Lake. Enjoy abundant wildlife, peaceful views, and a cozy 1 bed/1 bath log home with wood heat and forced air. The oversized newer septic was designed to support a future build, giving you the option to live in the current home or create your dream lake retreat. A 2-stall detached garage and new fiber optic to the property add modern convenience to this private escape.
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Aitkin is located in Minnesota. Aitkin, Minnesota has a population of 2,126. Aitkin is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.64% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 17.99%.
The median household income in Aitkin, Minnesota is $36,667. The median household income for the surrounding county is $50,900 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Aitkin is 45.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of -0.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 27.1 inches per year, with 39.1 inches of snow per year.
