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2649 Cardinal Way, Buffalo, MN 55313

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$1,049,000

2649 Cardinal Way - The Lake is ready for you!

Perfectly situated at the end of the street for added space and privacy.

Seamless indoor-outdoor living featuring a covered patio, awning, and a relaxing hot tub

Tranquil bay living—prime location for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing.

Beach, backyard, and 'The Light House'—summer starts here!

Shoreline, sandy beach, and 'The Light House'—lake living at its finest.

Picture-perfect evenings: Lakeside fires and endless sunsets.

Your front-row seat to the best sunset show on the lake!

Enter home into the open living room with vaulted ceiling and open view of the lake.

Kitchen with large Island. Perfect for all your cooking and baking!

Open concept kitchen and dining with access to the large desk and back yard. Perfect for grilling and outdoor dining.

Retractable Motorized Awning on Large Deck overlooking backyard

Primary Bedroom - wake up with a prime view of the lake!

Recreation Room - Time for board games, pool with convenient walk-out to patio including the hot tub.

Oversized, heated, insulated garage with great storage

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,675 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,939 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,049,000 List Date: 6/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/04/2026

Overview

Description

Live the lake life you’ve always dreamed of in this beautifully maintained, custom-built modified 2-story home, known to many as “The Light House”, on popular Lake Pulaski! Tucked away at the end of a quiet, non-busy street in the ultra-private northeast corner of Little Pulaski, this property offers the ultimate retreat. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a quieter area with fewer waves from jet skis and boats—making it the absolute perfect spot for paddle boarding, kayaking, or serene bay fishing, while still offering direct access to main-lake activities. Situated on a spectacular west-facing lot just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities, the property features a gorgeous tree-lined boundary with a peaceful creek running along the entire right side for added privacy. Additionally, Cardinal Park is located directly across the street, and the oversized driveway provides excellent parking for all your guests. Inside, the main level features gorgeous hardwood floors and a bright, open- ... (Read more) Live the lake life you’ve always dreamed of in this beautifully maintained, custom-built modified 2-story home, known to many as “The Light House”, on popular Lake Pulaski! Tucked away at the end of a quiet, non-busy street in the ultra-private northeast corner of Little Pulaski, this property offers the ultimate retreat. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a quieter area with fewer waves from jet skis and boats—making it the absolute perfect spot for paddle boarding, kayaking, or serene bay fishing, while still offering direct access to main-lake activities. Situated on a spectacular west-facing lot just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities, the property features a gorgeous tree-lined boundary with a peaceful creek running along the entire right side for added privacy. Additionally, Cardinal Park is located directly across the street, and the oversized driveway provides excellent parking for all your guests. Inside, the main level features gorgeous hardwood floors and a bright, open-concept layout. The spacious kitchen boasts a center island and updated appliances, flowing effortlessly into the dining area and a living room framed by oversized picture windows capturing stunning water views. Step out onto the expansive deck, complete with a remote-controlled auto-retract wind sensitive, awning that's perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A versatile 5th bedroom (currently used as an office), a main-floor laundry/mudroom, and a convenient half bath complete this level. Upstairs, the private primary bedroom offers stunning lake views to enjoy waking up to, a full ensuite bath, and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath round out the second-floor layout. The bright, walk-out lower level is ready for game night and entertaining! The layout features a spacious recreation room, a 4th bedroom, a 3/4 bath, and a utility room for mechanicals and additional storage. Walk straight out to a finished stone patio complete with a hot tub, lighted pergola and custom under-decking with electric, lights, and ceiling fans—ideal for enjoying the lakeside rain or shine! A highlight of the yard is the iconic and well-known lake landmark, the "Light House". Hand-built to not only shine brightly at night, it also serves as the perfect spot to store all your water toys! The sandy shoreline is ready for your toes to enjoy, complete with a beach firepit. After a fun day in the yard and on the lake, enjoy your perfect front-row seat to watch the sunset and nature's way of painting the sky. The dock, boat lift, and weed roller stay with the property, completely ready to help you make new memories. The attached oversized 3-car garage is fully finished, insulated, and heated—complete with a built-in workbench and storage that’s perfect for tools or hobbies. Adding to the home's value, recent 2025 mechanical upgrades provide total peace of mind and include a brand-new high-efficiency furnace, AC, air exchanger, and whole-house humidifier. Meticulously cared for, privately situated, and entirely turnkey. Stop dreaming about the lake life and start living it—your premier waterfront summer starts the exact moment you move in! Included in Sale: Dock (40’ ShoreStation Dock with “L” shaped section including bench and boat guards), boat lift (ShoreStation boat lift with power winch and canvas cover), hot tub, and dartboard (attached to the basement wall as a cover to electrical access).

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Listing Details MLS# 7078623

General Property Information

Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Mgmt Co. Name: Pulaski Lake Shore Association
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: 70
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 2003
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1370
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2305
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1370
Total SqFt: 3675
Total Finished Sqft: 3495.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1370
Power Company: Other
Garage Stalls: 3
Lot Dimensions: 71*228
Acres: 0.32
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Hardwood Floors; Hot Tub; In-Ground Sprinkler; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Panoramic View; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Satellite Dish; Security Lights; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Double Oven; Dryer; Energy Star Appliances; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Association Fee Includes: Beach Access; Other Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Drain Tiled; Full; Storage Space; Sump Pump Bath Description: Double Sink; Steam Shower; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Jetted Tub; Separate Tub & Shower; Walk-In Shower Stall Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level Exterior: Steel Siding; Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Great Room; Lower Level Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Perimeter; Poured Concrete Fuel: Natural Gas Green Energy Efficient: Appliances; HVAC; Lighting; Thermostat; Windows Heating: Forced Air Lake Details: Excellent Sand Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Corner Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Hot Tub Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street; Cul De Sac; No Outlet/Dead End; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Architectural Shingle Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Modified Two Story Water: City Water/Connected Waterfront View: Bay; Lake; Panoramic; River; West

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 1049000
ListPrice: 1049000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 2649
Street Name: Cardinal
Street Suffix: Way
Postal City: Buffalo
County: Wright
State: MN
Zip Code: 55313
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Pulaski Lake Shores

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 9150
Tax With Assessments: 9150
Assessment Installment: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2305
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1190

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 813
Lake Depth: 87
Excellent Sand: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 29 x 30
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 16
Garage Square Feet: 880
Finished Garage: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 25
Section#: 09
Township#: 120

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: SECT-09 TWP-120 RANGE-025 PULASKI LAKE SHORES UNIT 5 BLOCK-003 TH PRT OF LTS 1&2 BLK 3 & TH PRT OF VAC RD ELY OF &ADJ TO SD LTS DES BEG NE COR OF LT1 TH WLY ALG N LN TO NW COR OF SD LT1 TH SELY ALG WLY LNS OF SD LTS1&2 TO S LN OF N14.06FT OF SD LT2 T H ELY ALG SD S LN& ITS ELY EXT TO WLY R/W OF CARDINAL WAY,AS DED ON CITY OF BUFFALO R/W PLAT NO.1 TH NWLY ALG SD R/W TO ELY EXT OF N LN OF SD LT1 TH WLY ALG SD EXT TO POB
Listing City: Buffalo
Map Page: 45
Municipality: Buffalo
School District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose
School District Phone: 763-682-8707
DNR Lake ID#: 86005300
Zip Plus 4: 4671
Property ID Number: 103126003010
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 9150
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Live the lake life you’ve always dreamed of in this beautifully maintained, custom-built modified 2-story home, known to many as “The Light House”, on popular Lake Pulaski! Tucked away at the end of a quiet, non-busy street in the ultra-private northeast corner of Little Pulaski, this property offers the ultimate retreat. Enjoy the peace and privacy of a quieter area with fewer waves from jet skis and boats—making it the absolute perfect spot for paddle boarding, kayaking, or serene bay fishing, while still offering direct access to main-lake activities. Situated on a spectacular west-facing lot just 30 minutes from the Twin Cities, the property features a gorgeous tree-lined boundary with a peaceful creek running along the entire right side for added privacy. Additionally, Cardinal Park is located directly across the street, and the oversized driveway provides excellent parking for all your guests. Inside, the main level features gorgeous hardwood floors and a bright, open-concept layout. The spacious kitchen boasts a center island and updated appliances, flowing effortlessly into the dining area and a living room framed by oversized picture windows capturing stunning water views. Step out onto the expansive deck, complete with a remote-controlled auto-retract wind sensitive, awning that's perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A versatile 5th bedroom (currently used as an office), a main-floor laundry/mudroom, and a convenient half bath complete this level. Upstairs, the private primary bedroom offers stunning lake views to enjoy waking up to, a full ensuite bath, and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath round out the second-floor layout. The bright, walk-out lower level is ready for game night and entertaining! The layout features a spacious recreation room, a 4th bedroom, a 3/4 bath, and a utility room for mechanicals and additional storage. Walk straight out to a finished stone patio complete with a hot tub, lighted pergola and custom under-decking with electric, lights, and ceiling fans—ideal for enjoying the lakeside rain or shine! A highlight of the yard is the iconic and well-known lake landmark, the "Light House". Hand-built to not only shine brightly at night, it also serves as the perfect spot to store all your water toys! The sandy shoreline is ready for your toes to enjoy, complete with a beach firepit. After a fun day in the yard and on the lake, enjoy your perfect front-row seat to watch the sunset and nature's way of painting the sky. The dock, boat lift, and weed roller stay with the property, completely ready to help you make new memories. The attached oversized 3-car garage is fully finished, insulated, and heated—complete with a built-in workbench and storage that’s perfect for tools or hobbies. Adding to the home's value, recent 2025 mechanical upgrades provide total peace of mind and include a brand-new high-efficiency furnace, AC, air exchanger, and whole-house humidifier. Meticulously cared for, privately situated, and entirely turnkey. Stop dreaming about the lake life and start living it—your premier waterfront summer starts the exact moment you move in! Included in Sale: Dock (40’ ShoreStation Dock with “L” shaped section including bench and boat guards), boat lift (ShoreStation boat lift with power winch and canvas cover), hot tub, and dartboard (attached to the basement wall as a cover to electrical access).
Directions: Hwy 55 to N on 134 to Pulaski Rd (R) to Cardinal Way (L) to home at end of the road.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
In-Ground Sprinkler: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Patio: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Satellite Dish: Yes
Security Lights: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger: Yes
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Energy Star Appliances: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Association Fee Includes

Beach Access: Yes
Other: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Basement

Drain Tiled: Yes
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Bath Description

Double Sink: Yes
Steam Shower: Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes
Full Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
3/4 Basement: Yes
Jetted Tub: Yes
Separate Tub & Shower: Yes
Walk-In Shower Stall: Yes

Construction Materials

Concrete: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

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

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes
Circuit Breakers: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Level: Yes

Exterior

Steel Siding: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Green Energy Efficient

Appliances: Yes
HVAC: Yes
Lighting: Yes
Thermostat: Yes
Windows: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake/Waterfront

Creek/Stream: Yes
Lake Front: Yes
Lake View: Yes

Laundry

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes
Corner Lot: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Hot Tub: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Awning(s): Yes
Composite Decking: Yes
Deck: Yes
Other: Yes
Patio: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Cul De Sac: Yes
No Outlet/Dead End: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years: Yes
Architectural Shingle: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

Modified Two Story: Yes

Water

City Water/Connected: Yes

Waterfront View

Bay: Yes
Lake: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
River: Yes
West: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Bathroom	5.5 x 16	Upper
Bathroom	9.5 x 11	Lower
Fifth (5th) Bedroom	12 x 12	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	15 x 15	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	13 x 12.5	Lower
Informal Dining Room	13 x 15	Main
Kitchen	12 x 15	Main
Laundry	8 x 10	Main
Living Room	15.5x23	Main
Primary Bath	10 x 11.5	Upper
Recreation Room	28 x 25	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	10 x 14	Upper
Third (3rd) Bedroom	16.5 x 11	Upper

Listing Office: Keller Williams Classic Realty

Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026

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