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22818 Stavenau Lane, Elysian, MN 56028

New Listing

$499,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,016 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 5/29/2026 Last Modified: 5/30/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to lake life on beautiful German Lake, part of the highly sought-after Jefferson Chain of Lakes! This well-loved, well-built, exceptionally clean 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and opportunity. Step inside and enjoy easy one-level living featuring an open-concept layout, main floor laundry, two bedrooms on the main + a bathroom, and cozy cabin-inspired character that makes you feel right at home. The spacious living area is anchored by a gas fireplace and flows effortlessly to the large lakeside deck, where panoramic water views create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee, evening sunsets, and entertaining family and friends. The finished walkout lower level expands your living space with a large third bedroom, additional bathroom, second gas fireplace, workshop area, and direct access to the patio and lake views! Outside, you'll find even more opportunities to enjoy the lake, with a dock and boat lift included. This home offers the perfec ... (Read more) Welcome to lake life on beautiful German Lake, part of the highly sought-after Jefferson Chain of Lakes! This well-loved, well-built, exceptionally clean 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and opportunity. Step inside and enjoy easy one-level living featuring an open-concept layout, main floor laundry, two bedrooms on the main + a bathroom, and cozy cabin-inspired character that makes you feel right at home. The spacious living area is anchored by a gas fireplace and flows effortlessly to the large lakeside deck, where panoramic water views create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee, evening sunsets, and entertaining family and friends. The finished walkout lower level expands your living space with a large third bedroom, additional bathroom, second gas fireplace, workshop area, and direct access to the patio and lake views! Outside, you'll find even more opportunities to enjoy the lake, with a dock and boat lift included. This home offers the perfect chance for the next owner to redesign and create a truly spectacular lakeshore access experience while building equity along the way. Surrounded by beautiful homes and year-round recreation, this property offers an Up North feel without the long drive. Conveniently located between Mankato and Faribault and just minutes from the charming communities of Elysian, Madison Lake, and Waterville, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds-peaceful lakeside living with easy access to dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Even better, this has a newer roof (2023), leaf proof gutters with downspouts buried, an irrigation system, and off-peak electric offering great savings on utilities...plus, the home is being sold fully furnished, allowing you to move right in and start enjoying summer on the lake immediately. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a weekend getaway, or a property with room to add your own vision and updates over time, this German Lake gem is ready for its next chapter. Move in, enjoy the lake, and make it your own.

Listing Details MLS# 7070034

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 75
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 2000
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1008
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1008
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1008
Total SqFt: 2016
Total Finished Sqft: 1814.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: German
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1008
Power Company: Minnesota Valley Electric Co-op
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 75x155
Acres: 0.18
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: No Stairs External; Wheelchair Ramp Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Deck; Dock; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Panoramic View; Patio; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Egress Windows; Full Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Other Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers; Other Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning Foundation: Wood Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Property Subtype: Cabin Road Frontage: Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road; Road Maintenance Agreement Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles; Pitched Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Holding Tank; Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary Stories: One Water: Shared System; Well Waterfront View: Panoramic

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 499000
ListPrice: 499000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 22818
Street Name: Stavenau
Street Suffix: Lane
Postal City: Elysian
County: Le Sueur
State: MN
Zip Code: 56028
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Stavenau Beach German Lake

Assessments

Assessment Installment: 18
Tax With Assessments: 3206
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1008
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 806

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 791
Lake Depth: 51

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 484

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: STAVENAU BEACH (GERMAN LAKE) LOT-021
Listing City: Elysian
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Elysian Twp
School District: Waterville-Elysian-Morristown
School District Phone: 507-275-3115
DNR Lake ID#: 40006300
DNR Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4: 1501
Property ID Number: 047600160
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 3188
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Welcome to lake life on beautiful German Lake, part of the highly sought-after Jefferson Chain of Lakes! This well-loved, well-built, exceptionally clean 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and opportunity. Step inside and enjoy easy one-level living featuring an open-concept layout, main floor laundry, two bedrooms on the main + a bathroom, and cozy cabin-inspired character that makes you feel right at home. The spacious living area is anchored by a gas fireplace and flows effortlessly to the large lakeside deck, where panoramic water views create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee, evening sunsets, and entertaining family and friends. The finished walkout lower level expands your living space with a large third bedroom, additional bathroom, second gas fireplace, workshop area, and direct access to the patio and lake views! Outside, you'll find even more opportunities to enjoy the lake, with a dock and boat lift included. This home offers the perfect chance for the next owner to redesign and create a truly spectacular lakeshore access experience while building equity along the way. Surrounded by beautiful homes and year-round recreation, this property offers an Up North feel without the long drive. Conveniently located between Mankato and Faribault and just minutes from the charming communities of Elysian, Madison Lake, and Waterville, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds-peaceful lakeside living with easy access to dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Even better, this has a newer roof (2023), leaf proof gutters with downspouts buried, an irrigation system, and off-peak electric offering great savings on utilities...plus, the home is being sold fully furnished, allowing you to move right in and start enjoying summer on the lake immediately. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a weekend getaway, or a property with room to add your own vision and updates over time, this German Lake gem is ready for its next chapter. Move in, enjoy the lake, and make it your own.
Directions: Heading East on CR 2, turn left on CR 13, right on 476th, left on Stavenau Ln. Property is on the right.

Accessible

No Stairs External: Yes
Wheelchair Ramp: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Patio: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Basement

Egress Windows: Yes
Full: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Other: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen: Yes
Informal Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes
Living/Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Other: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes

Foundation

Wood: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Property Subtype

Cabin: Yes

Road Frontage

Private Road: Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: Yes
Road Maintenance Agreement: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes
Pitched: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Holding Tank: Yes
Private Sewer: Yes
Septic System Compliant - Yes: Yes

Special Search

All Living Facilities on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Shared System: Yes
Well: Yes

Waterfront View

Panoramic: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Dining Room	Main
Family Room	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	Main
Kitchen	Main
Laundry	Main
Living Room	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	Lower
Other	Lower

Listing Office: eXp Realty

Last Updated: May - 30 - 2026

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