168 5th Street NW, Forest Lake, MN 55025

New Listing
$237,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,500 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active
Current Price: $237,000 List Date: 6/30/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

Full of character and timeless charm, this adorable home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy small-town living just a few blocks from the shores of beautiful Forest Lake. Built in 1900, this unique home blends original charm with everyday functionality. Inside, you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a surprisingly spacious kitchen featuring an abundance of cabinet space—perfect for those who love to cook, entertain, or simply appreciate extra storage. Situated on a rare double city lot, the property provides plenty of room to relax, garden, or play, while the oversized 2½-car garage offers ample space for vehicles, hobbies, and additional storage. The location truly sets this home apart. Enjoy being just minutes from local parks, scenic walking trails, restaurants, charming shops, and all the recreation that Forest Lake has to offer. Whether you're looking for your first home, a weekend getaway, or a place filled with character in an unbeatable location, this one is sure to ...

Listing Details MLS# 7102100

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
1900
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
600
Above Grd Total SqFt
1000
Below Grd Total SqFt
500
Total SqFt
1500
Total Finished Sqft
1000.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
600
Garage Stalls
2.5
Lot Dimensions
100x100
Acres
0.23
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Crawl Space Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen Electric: Fuses Exterior: Wood Fencing: Wood Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Corner Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Stories: Two Water: City Water/Connected

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
237000
ListPrice
237000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
168
Street Name
5th
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
NW
Postal City
Forest Lake
County
Washington
State
MN
Zip Code
55025

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
1780
Assessment Balance
0
Assessment Installment
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1000

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
26.5x30.5
Garage Door Height
7
Garage Door Width
16
Garage Square Feet
808

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
THE NORTH 100 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 2 OF J W HOULE S ADDITION TO FOREST LAKE, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA SUBDIVISIONNAME J W HOULE'S ADD LOT 2 BLOCK 2 SUBDIVISIONCD 32720 SUBDIVISIONNAME J W HOULE'S ADD LOT 1 BLOCK 2 SUBDIVISIONCD 32720
Listing City
Forest Lake
Map Page
39
Municipality
Forest Lake
School District
Forest Lake
School District Phone
651-982-8103
Country
US
Property ID Number
0803221210046
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
1780
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Full of character and timeless charm, this adorable home offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy small-town living just a few blocks from the shores of beautiful Forest Lake. Built in 1900, this unique home blends original charm with everyday functionality. Inside, you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a surprisingly spacious kitchen featuring an abundance of cabinet space—perfect for those who love to cook, entertain, or simply appreciate extra storage. Situated on a rare double city lot, the property provides plenty of room to relax, garden, or play, while the oversized 2½-car garage offers ample space for vehicles, hobbies, and additional storage. The location truly sets this home apart. Enjoy being just minutes from local parks, scenic walking trails, restaurants, charming shops, and all the recreation that Forest Lake has to offer. Whether you're looking for your first home, a weekend getaway, or a place filled with character in an unbeatable location, this one is sure to capture your heart. Come experience the charm, convenience, and endless possibilities this special property has to offer!
Directions
35 to Broadway exit, west to 5th Street NW, north to property on left. Corner of 5th and 2nd Avenue.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes

Electric

Fuses
Yes

Exterior

Wood
Yes

Fencing

Wood
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Paved Streets
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

City Water/Connected
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
First (1st) Bedroom 13x11 Upper
Kitchen 13x13 Main
Living Room 10x13 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 13x8 Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Get You Moved Realty
Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026
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