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12280 Mentzer Trail, Lindstrom, MN 55045

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$465,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,320 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 57,064 Status: Active

Current Price: $465,000 List Date: 6/10/2026 Last Modified: 6/13/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to your dream lake home! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-full-bath cottage on South Lindstrom Lake has been completely transformed since 2024 with extensive updates throughout. Set on a private 1.31-acre peninsula lot with 146 feet of direct lakeshore, this retreat offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic lakeside living in a quiet, wildlife-rich setting. The exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding that requires virtually no upkeep — just enjoy the lake! Step inside the main cabin, where most of the interior has been thoughtfully updated with all-new knotty pine planking and sheetrock walls. New Luxury Vinyl Flooring (NuCore) runs throughout, supported by brand-new subflooring. Fresh ceiling paneling and recessed lighting create a bright, warm atmosphere. The spacious living area features a gas fireplace that makes the room completely cozy all winter long — perfect for relaxing after a day on the water. The brand-new kitchen includes custom cabinets, Silesto ... (Read more) Welcome to your dream lake home! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-full-bath cottage on South Lindstrom Lake has been completely transformed since 2024 with extensive updates throughout. Set on a private 1.31-acre peninsula lot with 146 feet of direct lakeshore, this retreat offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic lakeside living in a quiet, wildlife-rich setting. The exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding that requires virtually no upkeep — just enjoy the lake! Step inside the main cabin, where most of the interior has been thoughtfully updated with all-new knotty pine planking and sheetrock walls. New Luxury Vinyl Flooring (NuCore) runs throughout, supported by brand-new subflooring. Fresh ceiling paneling and recessed lighting create a bright, warm atmosphere. The spacious living area features a gas fireplace that makes the room completely cozy all winter long — perfect for relaxing after a day on the water. The brand-new kitchen includes custom cabinets, Silestone countertops and backsplash, new sink and faucet. Both bedrooms have been fully remodeled for comfort and style. You’ll love the all-new full bathroom with premium Silestone surfaces and custom cabinets, plus a brand-new laundry room complete with washer and dryer. Additional updates include a new entryway floor with Luxury Vinyl, a new 40-gallon water heater, new insulated ductwork to every vent from the furnace, and a new in-wall air conditioner for year-round comfort. Outside, enjoy the large, private yard surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife — ideal for boating, fishing, or simply relaxing on the screened porch with stunning lake views. The 2-car detached garage provides ample storage, and the updated septic/holding tank (installed 2024) offers peace of mind. Lake & Boating Highlights: Your 146 feet of shoreline sits on beautiful South Lindstrom Lake (approx. 455 acres). From your dock, you have direct, easy access to North Lindstrom Lake and Chisago Lake — giving you immediate enjoyment of well over 1,400 acres of connected water for boating, fishing, and recreation. When water levels are high enough for the channels and weirs to open fully, you can explore the entire Chisago Lakes chain, which encompasses over 7,000 acres across multiple connected lakes. It’s a boater’s and angler’s paradise with excellent opportunities for all skill levels. Bonus Lifestyle Perk: This property is less than a mile from Chisago Lakes Golf Course! Grab a golf cart and membership, and you’re all set — you can drive your cart straight there for a quick round or a day on the links. This prime location puts you close to town, golf courses, and Chisago Lakes High School while feeling wonderfully secluded on the peninsula. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, year-round home, or investment property, this move-in-ready lakefront gem — with its extensive renovations and low-maintenance exterior — delivers unbeatable value and lifestyle. Key Recent Updates (2024–2025): New knotty pine planking & sheetrock walls throughout most of the cabin New NuCore Luxury Vinyl Flooring + new subflooring Brand-new kitchen with Silestone countertops/backsplash, custom cabinets, new sink & faucet Brand-new full bathroom with Silestone & custom cabinets New laundry room with washer & dryer New ceiling paneling + recessed lighting New entryway Luxury Vinyl floor New 40-gallon water heater New insulated ductwork to all vents from the furnace New in-wall air conditioner Updated septic/holding tank (2024)

Listing Details MLS# 7089074

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 146
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1954
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1320
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1320
Total SqFt: 1320
Total Finished Sqft: 1320.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: South Lindstrom
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1320
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Acres: 1.31
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Below Grd Total SqFt: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Deck Basement: Crawl Space Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: 150 Amp Service Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Vinyl Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning Foundation: Other Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable; DSL Lake Details: Reeds; Sand; Soft; Wetland Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Sewer: Holding Tank; Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Stories: One Water: Well Waterfront View: Panoramic; South; West

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 465000
ListPrice: 465000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 12280
Street Name: Mentzer
Street Suffix: Trail
Postal City: Lindstrom
County: Chisago
State: MN
Zip Code: 55045
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: South Beach

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 48
Tax With Assessments: 3596

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1320

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 454
Lake Chain Acreage: 5357
Lake Chain Name: Chisago Lakes
Lake Depth: 34
Reeds: Yes
Sand: Yes
Soft: Yes
Wetland: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 726
Garage Square Feet: 726

Public Survey Info

Range#: 20
Section#: 5
Township#: 33

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: SECTION 05 TOWNSHIP 033 RANGE 020 TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF GOV LOT 5, SEC 4, TWP 33, RNG 20, LYING N OF THE 1/4 SEC LINE RUNNING E AND W THRU SEC 4 IF EXTENDED TO THE SEC LINE AND BETWEEN SECS 4 & 5 OF TWP 33, RNG 20, & LYING W OF THE PLAT OF BETHE L GROVE. SUBDIVISIONNAME SOUTH BEACH LOT 038 SUBDIVISIONCD 02540
Listing City: Lindstrom
Map Page: 26
Municipality: Chisago Lake Twp
School District: Chisago Lakes
School District Phone: 651-213-2096
DNR Lake ID#: 13002800
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 9423
Property ID Number: 020165100
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 3548
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to your dream lake home! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-full-bath cottage on South Lindstrom Lake has been completely transformed since 2024 with extensive updates throughout. Set on a private 1.31-acre peninsula lot with 146 feet of direct lakeshore, this retreat offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic lakeside living in a quiet, wildlife-rich setting. The exterior features low-maintenance vinyl siding that requires virtually no upkeep — just enjoy the lake! Step inside the main cabin, where most of the interior has been thoughtfully updated with all-new knotty pine planking and sheetrock walls. New Luxury Vinyl Flooring (NuCore) runs throughout, supported by brand-new subflooring. Fresh ceiling paneling and recessed lighting create a bright, warm atmosphere. The spacious living area features a gas fireplace that makes the room completely cozy all winter long — perfect for relaxing after a day on the water. The brand-new kitchen includes custom cabinets, Silestone countertops and backsplash, new sink and faucet. Both bedrooms have been fully remodeled for comfort and style. You’ll love the all-new full bathroom with premium Silestone surfaces and custom cabinets, plus a brand-new laundry room complete with washer and dryer. Additional updates include a new entryway floor with Luxury Vinyl, a new 40-gallon water heater, new insulated ductwork to every vent from the furnace, and a new in-wall air conditioner for year-round comfort. Outside, enjoy the large, private yard surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife — ideal for boating, fishing, or simply relaxing on the screened porch with stunning lake views. The 2-car detached garage provides ample storage, and the updated septic/holding tank (installed 2024) offers peace of mind. Lake & Boating Highlights: Your 146 feet of shoreline sits on beautiful South Lindstrom Lake (approx. 455 acres). From your dock, you have direct, easy access to North Lindstrom Lake and Chisago Lake — giving you immediate enjoyment of well over 1,400 acres of connected water for boating, fishing, and recreation. When water levels are high enough for the channels and weirs to open fully, you can explore the entire Chisago Lakes chain, which encompasses over 7,000 acres across multiple connected lakes. It’s a boater’s and angler’s paradise with excellent opportunities for all skill levels. Bonus Lifestyle Perk: This property is less than a mile from Chisago Lakes Golf Course! Grab a golf cart and membership, and you’re all set — you can drive your cart straight there for a quick round or a day on the links. This prime location puts you close to town, golf courses, and Chisago Lakes High School while feeling wonderfully secluded on the peninsula. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, year-round home, or investment property, this move-in-ready lakefront gem — with its extensive renovations and low-maintenance exterior — delivers unbeatable value and lifestyle. Key Recent Updates (2024–2025): New knotty pine planking & sheetrock walls throughout most of the cabin New NuCore Luxury Vinyl Flooring + new subflooring Brand-new kitchen with Silestone countertops/backsplash, custom cabinets, new sink & faucet Brand-new full bathroom with Silestone & custom cabinets New laundry room with washer & dryer New ceiling paneling + recessed lighting New entryway Luxury Vinyl floor New 40-gallon water heater New insulated ductwork to all vents from the furnace New in-wall air conditioner Updated septic/holding tank (2024)
Directions: US-8 to Morgan Ave, left onto Olinda Trail N, follow 292nd St to Mentzer.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s): Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Electric

150 Amp Service: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Other: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes
DSL: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Rear Porch: Yes

Sewer

Holding Tank: Yes
Septic System Compliant - Yes: Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront View

Panoramic: Yes
South: Yes
West: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	23x8	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	8x10	Main
Kitchen	13x15	Main
Living Room	15x15	Main
Screened Porch	9x12	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	8x10	Main

Listing Office: Real Broker, LLC

Last Updated: June - 13 - 2026

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