420 James Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

$334,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,416 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active
Current Price: $334,900 List Date: 5/23/2026 Last Modified: 6/02/2026

Overview

Description

Charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath rambler in a desirable Detroit Lakes location! Situated directly across from Detroit Lakes High School, this home is within walking distance of the city beach, parks, and all the amenities along West Lake Drive. Inside, the spacious layout offers generous updated living spaces including an oversized living room filled with natural light and large windows, a formal dining room, and a main floor primary bedroom w/private 1/2 bath. The updated 4 season sunroom with forced air is perfectly positioned to enjoy sunrise views with your morning coffee! Recent improvements include a new oversized concrete driveway, freshly remodeled main-floor full bathroom, and an expanded lower level featuring office or play space along with 2 additional bedrooms with modern finishes complete with egress windows, lighted closets, and built-in shelving. The clean lower level also includes a ¾ bath, providing excellent potential for a future family room or entertainment space. Outsid ...

Listing Details MLS# 7079849

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1957
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1328
Above Grd Total SqFt
1328
Below Grd Total SqFt
1088
Total SqFt
2416
Total Finished Sqft
1858.00
FireplaceYN
No
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1328
Power Company
City of Detroit Lakes
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
10292
Acres
0.24
Assessment Pending
No
Number of Fireplaces
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); City View; Deck; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Sun Room Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Egress Windows; Partially Finished; Storage Space Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Materials: Block Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior: Aluminum Siding Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fencing: Partial Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: DSL Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Corner Lot; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener; Insulated Garage Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Architectural Shingle Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Sewer: City Sewer - In Street Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Three Level Split Water: City Water - In Street

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
334900
ListPrice
334900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
420
Street Name
James
Street Suffix
Street
Postal City
Detroit Lakes
County
Becker
State
MN
Zip Code
56501
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Clearview Add

Assessments

Assessment Installment
85
Tax With Assessments
2608
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
26x44
Concrete Block
Yes
Egress Windows
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Storage Space
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1328
Finished SqFt Below Ground
530

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
LCAR
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
24x31
Garage Square Feet
726
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes

Office/Member Info

Association
LCAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
CLEARVIEW ADD D L BLOCK 002 E 83' OF LOTS 8 & 9
Listing City
Detroit Lakes
Map Page
999
Municipality
Detroit Lakes
School District
Detroit Lakes
School District Phone
218-847-9271
Zip Plus 4
4009
Property ID Number
490856000
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
2523
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath rambler in a desirable Detroit Lakes location! Situated directly across from Detroit Lakes High School, this home is within walking distance of the city beach, parks, and all the amenities along West Lake Drive. Inside, the spacious layout offers generous updated living spaces including an oversized living room filled with natural light and large windows, a formal dining room, and a main floor primary bedroom w/private 1/2 bath. The updated 4 season sunroom with forced air is perfectly positioned to enjoy sunrise views with your morning coffee! Recent improvements include a new oversized concrete driveway, freshly remodeled main-floor full bathroom, and an expanded lower level featuring office or play space along with 2 additional bedrooms with modern finishes complete with egress windows, lighted closets, and built-in shelving. The clean lower level also includes a ¾ bath, providing excellent potential for a future family room or entertainment space. Outside, a sprawling corner lot lawn, vibrant flowering trees, and a newly added storage shed create exceptional curb appeal and inviting outdoor space. Vacant and ready for immediate occupancy, this home presents an excellent opportunity for you!
Directions
From Hwy 10 so south on Roosevelt Ave to James St and turn left. Last house on the left with corner lot across from the high school.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
City View
Yes
Deck
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Sun Room
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Aluminum Siding
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Fencing

Partial
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

DSL
Yes

Laundry

In Basement
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingle
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

City Sewer - In Street
Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

Three Level Split
Yes

Water

City Water - In Street
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level
Bathroom Main
Bathroom Basement
Bonus Room Basement
Deck Main
Dining Room Main
Family Room Basement
First (1st) Bedroom Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom Basement
Garage Main
Kitchen Main
Laundry Basement
Living Room Main
Primary Bath Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom Basement

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
Last Updated: June - 02 - 2026
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