Courtesy: Juve Real Estate
218-435-6995
Just minutes from Fosston, this country property gives you room to breathe and space to dream. The multi-level home features 3+ bedrooms, a generous kitchen/dining area, main-floor laundry, and a lovely master suite. Tile and hardwood floors add comfort and charm throughout. But the real magic is outside. Imagine the fun of transforming the three grain bins, creating in your own art studio, or putting the barn and multiple steel sheds to work for hobbies, storage, or business needs. With a 36x36 detached garage, there’s room for everything. Relax on the beautiful deck or gather around the fire pit on the paver-stone patio. This property blends nature, creativity, and country living in a way that’s hard to find.
Courtesy: Whitetail Properties Real Esta
217-285-9000
Located just 6 miles north of Fosston in beautiful Polk County, this meticulously maintained 10-acre country home offers the perfect blend of privacy, functionality, comfort, and outdoor recreation. Built in 2011, this slab-on-grade home was thoughtfully designed with quality craftsmanship, energy efficiency, and low-maintenance country living in mind. Surrounded by mature oak trees, spruce, birch, established landscaping, and abundant wildlife, this property delivers a true park-like setting in the heart of northern Minnesota. The spacious 2,213-square-foot home features an inviting open-concept floor plan with exceptional natural light and warm rustic finishes throughout. The large living room showcases soaring 16-foot vaulted ceilings, oversized windows with southern exposure, a beautiful custom barnwood accent wall, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace that creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings at home. Hickory cabinetry, tile flooring, and custom woodwork carry throughout the home and add timeless character and durability. The kitchen was designed for both everyday living and entertaining, offering extensive cabinet storage, four lazy susans, a large walk-in pantry, a breakfast bar peninsula, and newer top-of-the-line Whirlpool black stainless steel appliances. The adjoining dining and living areas create a seamless flow ideal for gatherings with family and friends. The home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a spacious master suite complete with a walk-in shower, double vanity sinks, and a large walk-in closet. A functional mudroom and laundry area are conveniently located just off the attached garage, and an additional washing machine in the garage adds even more practicality for country living, hobby work, or cleanup after outdoor activities. The attached heated and finished two-stall garage provides approximately 1,639 square feet of heated garage space and includes a wash tub sink, in-floor heat, and excellent storage options. In addition, the property features a detached 24x30 heated garage and workshop with concrete floors, overhead door openers, and electric heat, making it ideal for projects, equipment storage, recreational vehicles, or additional workspace. Outdoor improvements continue throughout the property with a 12x20 garden shed complete with electricity and an attached chicken coop, as well as a 15x24 lean-to for storing firewood, tractors, trailers, or additional equipment. The property is serviced by two wells, an up-to-date septic system, and an on-demand tankless water heater for reliable efficiency. The grounds are exceptionally well cared for and offer a peaceful, private setting with trails winding throughout the acreage. Mature hardwoods provide shade and scenic beauty while attracting deer, turkey, and other local wildlife. A vineyard with established Beta and King of the North grape vines adds unique charm and future hobby potential, with room to expand additional plantings. A Zestar apple tree and beautifully landscaped yard further enhance the property's appeal. The covered front porch and finished 3-season porch provide relaxing spaces to enjoy Minnesota sunsets, morning coffee, and the quiet country atmosphere. A private driveway with a turnaround area and concrete slab adjoining the garage provides easy access and convenience year-round. For outdoor enthusiasts, this property is ideally located near hundreds of acres of public hunting land, multiple lakes, and endless recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, ATV riding, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Despite the peaceful privacy, the property remains conveniently located just minutes from the amenities of Fosston and within the highly regarded Fosston School District. Whether you are searching for a full-time country residence or hobby farm opportunity this Polk Co property is a rare combination of quality construction, practical improvements, natural beauty, and exceptional location.
Courtesy: 218 Real Estate
218-214-3853
Over 11 acres on Cross Lake with water surrounding the property, offering over 5500 feet of shoreline, creating an almost private island feel. Cross Lake is known for great fishing, sandy-bottom swimming, and the property offers excellent duck and deer hunting opportunities. Large yard, trails, and plenty of room to roam. This property features a custom-designed Schult built 2+ bedroom, 2 bathroom home with quality construction and upgrades throughout. The deck overlooks the water and offers incredible panoramic views and amazing sunsets. Also included is a 20x34 addition built in 2020 with a full unfinished basement constructed with ICF forms and in-floor heat is ready to hooked up. The 34x60 insulated shop is also ready for the in-floor heat to be hooked up and offers excellent storage, workshop space, or both. There are also 2 camper hookups with power and water already in place for guests. At the shoreline you’ll find a retaining wall and aluminum dock system already in place. Sellers would also be willing to sell the pontoon and boat lift separately. This property has been extremely well cared for and is truly something you need to see in person to appreciate. Properties like this rarely come available.
Courtesy: Juve Real Estate
218-435-6995
Charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath historic home offering generous living spaces and classic character throughout. The main level features comfortable gathering areas with good natural light, while the upper level provides four well-sized bedrooms. Outdoor living is equally appealing with a large fenced-in lot, providing ample space for recreation, gardening, or pets. A wonderful opportunity to own a thoughtfully restored home with room to live and grow.
Courtesy: Headwaters Realty Services LLC
218-444-2621
Where the prairie meets the pines – welcome to this classic Minnesota farmstead on 40 acres just outside of Fosston. This older farmhouse offers over 2,400 sq. ft. of space and is ready to be refreshed and restored into the country home of your dreams. With 6 bedrooms, there’s room for everyone—one bedroom on the main floor for convenience, and five more upstairs. The main level features a formal dining room with tall ceilings, a spacious kitchen with room for dining, and a full bathroom that also houses the laundry. A new well, installed by Gracco Well Drilling just two years ago, provides reliable water for years to come. While the farmhouse is substantial, the true highlight of this property is the land and outbuildings. Multiple structures provide endless utility, including a cute little red barn, a detached 28x24 garage with a 20x7 lean-to, a 26x40 machine shed, and a 25x14 shed—plenty of space for storage, equipment, or hobbies. The 40-acre parcel offers a unique blend of agricultural, rural, and recreational opportunities. It includes 10 acres of tillable land, 6 acres classified as non-tillable/woods/pasture, 4 acres of moderately treed land surrounding the building site, and 19 acres of wetland. The Poplar River meanders through the property, creating excellent cover and habitat for wildlife. Deer hunting here is especially appealing, with the property located in DPA 256. For the 2025 season, the DNR has issued a two-deer limit in this area, increasing opportunities for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. This location is a perfect balance of country living with city conveniences just 1.6 miles away in downtown Fosston. The community offers excellent services—education, healthcare, professional, and city resources—along with a strong local economy and vibrant culture. You’ll find arts, recreation, and a healthy lifestyle woven into the fabric of the area. Larger communities are within easy reach: Bagley (19 miles), Bemidji (45 miles), and Grand Forks (70 miles), all offering additional healthcare, shopping, entertainment, and education options. Whether your vision is to restore this farmhouse, build a new home, start a hobby farm, or create a hunting and recreational getaway, the possibilities here are endless. Schedule your showing today and discover life where the prairie meets the pines.
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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Fosston is located in Minnesota. Fosston, Minnesota 56542has a population of 1,384. Fosston 56542 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.24% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.99%.
The median household income in Fosston, Minnesota 56542 is $44,276. The median household income for the surrounding county is $61,643 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fosston 56542 is 45.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of -3.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 25.1 inches per year, with 42.1 inches of snow per year.
