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21526 Ruth Lake Drive, Emily, MN 56447

New Listing

$495,000

"Included is an official plat drawing that specifies lot dimensions, boundary markers, easements, and access points—an essential reference for informed decision-making and future development considerations."

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Nestled beneath a canopy of evergreens, this inviting cabin welcomes you to natural landscape. From the moment you arrive, it radiates the charm

the natural landscape. From the moment you arrive, it radiates the charm and

Step into a thoughtfully designed open kitchen that blends rustic charm with modern convenience. The space features warm wood finishes, compact yet efficient cabinetry, and clever storage solutions that make the most of every inch.

Streamlined cabinetry and built-in shelving keep essentials close at hand, while the open layout flows effortlessly into the living area—ideal for sharing meals & laughter

Step into the warmth and charm of this beautifully designed open-concept cabin, where rustic character meets modern comfort. The heart of the home features a seamless flow between the living room, dining area, and kitchen, creating an inviting space

Gather around our handcrafted wooden dining table, where the glow of soft lighting meets the charm of rustic design.

Share memorable meals at our solid timber dining table

Step into a space designed for comfort and character

a warm, natural feel that blends seamlessly with the cabin’s rustic charm. At the center of the room stands a Franklin stove —

Step into timeless craftsmanship with our beautifully designed solid wood staircase, a true centerpiece of the cabin. Each step is crafted from rich, natural timber, showcasing unique grain patterns and warm tones that bring the outdoors inside.

Step into the Owner’s Suite, where rustic charm meets refined comfort.

Each bunk features sturdy craftsmanship, cozy bedding, and individual reading lights, making it an ideal space for kids, guests, or group getaways.

charming bunk room blends rustic warmth with practical comfort. Natural wood paneling creating a snug, retreat-like atmosphere, while the built-in bunk beds add both character and functionality.

Enjoy uninterrupted privacy and direct access to the outdoors from your main sleeping area.

The spacious second family room offers a cozy retreat designed for relaxed cabin living. Centered around a classic Franklin stove, the space radiates warmth and charm, making it an ideal spot for gathering after a day outdoors

Natural wood accents, comfortable seating, and wide windows that frame the surrounding trees create an inviting atmosphere that feels both rustic and refined

Wrapped in timeless cedar siding, the cabin’s exterior blends seamlessly into its wooded surroundings. The natural grain and warm tones of the cedar create an inviting, rustic charm while offering durability and weather resistance.

Set on an expansive large lot, this cabin offers the kind of privacy and breathing room that’s increasingly hard to find. Mature trees, open green space, and natural landscape contours create a serene setting that feels like a private retreat.

A roomy two-car garage adds valuable convenience and functionality to this cabin property. The garage offers ample space for cars and water craft

This cabin offers unforgettable sunset views over the lake, creating a breathtaking backdrop for everyday living.

the water clarity - It’s a standout natural feature that adds both beauty and value to the property.

The cabin enjoys access to a lake renowned for its exceptional water clarity, where the shoreline reveals shimmering, glass-like water that lets you see straight to the sandy bottom.

This pristine quality enhances every lakeside moment—whether you’re swimming, paddling, or simply relaxing by the shore. The crystal-clear water reflects the sky beautifully,

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,275 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Active

Current Price: $495,000 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/03/2026

Overview

Description

Rare Ruth Lake cabin | Architect-Designed Legacy Property | Exceptional Sunsets. Offered for the first time since it was built, this exceptional cabin on beautiful Ruth Lake in Emily, Minnesota, presents a rare opportunity to own a truly special Up North retreat. Designed and built by a well-known Twin Cities architect, the property blends timeless design, natural materials, and a deep connection to its stunning lakeside setting. Situated on approximately 1.25 acres with over 150 feet of west-facing shoreline, the cabin enjoys breathtaking sunset views across one of Minnesota's premier lakes. Ruth Lake is renowned for its crystal-clear water, featuring an impressive 21-foot water clarity and an A rating for water quality, making it ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and family recreation. The thoughtfully designed cabin comfortably accommodates family and guests with a lofted upper level featuring one bedroom and two bunk areas, providing sleeping space for up to six. A recently add ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7102320

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Square Feet
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 150
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1977
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Other, Residential-Single Family
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 775
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1275
Total SqFt: 1275
Lot Size SqFt: 43560
Total Finished Sqft: 1275.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Ruth
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 775
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 31x129x357x161x238
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Below Grd Total SqFt: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: None Amenities Unit: Deck; Kitchen Window Appliances: Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Basement: Crawl Space Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Free and Clear Exterior: Cedar Family Room Characteristics: Family Room Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Other Fuel: Electric Heating: Wood Stove Internet Options: Cable Lake Details: Excellent Sand Laundry: None Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Other Parking Characteristics: Gravel Lot Property Subtype: Cabin Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Other Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: 3 BR on One Level Stories: Two Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front Waterfront View: Lake; North

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 495000
ListPrice: 495000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 21526
Street Name: Ruth Lake
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Emily
County: Crow Wing
State: MN
Zip Code: 56447

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 3682
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1275

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 599
Lake Depth: 39
Excellent Sand: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 440
Gravel Lot: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 26
Section#: 27
Township#: 138

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: PART OF GOV. LOT 4 27 138 26 DESC. AS FOL; BEG. AT THE POINT ON THE S. LINE OF SAID LOT 4 WHICH IS 50 FT E'LY OF THE SW CORNER OF SAID LOT 4, THEN NW'LY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO AN I/M ON THE W. LINE WHICH IS 234.4 FT N'LY OF THE SW CORNER OF SAIDLOT 4, THEN NE'LY 150 FT ALONG THE SHORE OF RUTH LAKE (IT BEING THE INTENTION THAT THIS 150 FT MEASUREMENT BE ALONG A LINE WHICH MEASUR ES 350 FT FROM THE LAST DESC. I/M TO A POINT ON THE SHORE OFRUTH LAKE) THEN SE'LY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT ON THE S . LINEOF SAID LOT 4 WHICH IS 220 FT E'LY OF THE SW CORNER OF SAID LOT 4,THEN W 'LY 170 FT ALONG SAID S. LINE TO THE POINT OF BEG. SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD.
Listing City: Emily
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Emily
School District: Crosby-Ironton
School District Phone: 218-545-8801
DNR Lake ID#: 18021200
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 1650
Property ID Number: 21270772
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 3682
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Rare Ruth Lake cabin | Architect-Designed Legacy Property | Exceptional Sunsets. Offered for the first time since it was built, this exceptional cabin on beautiful Ruth Lake in Emily, Minnesota, presents a rare opportunity to own a truly special Up North retreat. Designed and built by a well-known Twin Cities architect, the property blends timeless design, natural materials, and a deep connection to its stunning lakeside setting. Situated on approximately 1.25 acres with over 150 feet of west-facing shoreline, the cabin enjoys breathtaking sunset views across one of Minnesota's premier lakes. Ruth Lake is renowned for its crystal-clear water, featuring an impressive 21-foot water clarity and an A rating for water quality, making it ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and family recreation. The thoughtfully designed cabin comfortably accommodates family and guests with a lofted upper level featuring one bedroom and two bunk areas, providing sleeping space for up to six. A recently added standalone family room expands the living area and includes two fold-out sofas, allowing accommodations for an additional four guests. Inside, two natural wood-burning fireplaces create the warm and inviting atmosphere that defines the Northwoods experience. Outside, a lakeside firepit provides the perfect gathering place for evening conversations, s'mores, and unforgettable sunsets over the water. The spacious lot offers privacy and room to enjoy the outdoors, while a detached garage near the back of the property provides ample storage for your boat, recreational vehicles, and all the equipment that makes lake life so enjoyable. Whether you're seeking a family legacy property, a peaceful weekend escape, or a one-of-a-kind architect-designed lake home, this Ruth Lake cabin offers an extraordinary opportunity to create memories for generations to come.
Directions: From Cty Rd 6 (4 way stop sign in Emily), go east to Ruth Lake Dr west onto Ruth Lake Dr to cabin

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

None: Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes

Appliances

Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Free and Clear: Yes

Exterior

Cedar: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Other: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes

Heating

Wood Stove: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes

Laundry

None: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes
Other: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes

Property Subtype

Cabin: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Other: Yes

Sewer

Tank with Drainage Field: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront Type

Lake Front: Yes

Waterfront View

Lake: Yes
North: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Bathroom	14x6	Main
Deck	40x20	Main
Deck	11x10	Upper
Dining Room	14x8	Main
Family Room	19x18	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	14x10	Upper
Kitchen	9x7	Main
Living Room	16x14	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	8x6.6	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	10x10	Upper

Documents

Cabin floor plan.pdf ›

Listing Office: RE/MAX Results

Last Updated: July - 03 - 2026

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