43404 Bills Beach Road, Dent, MN 56528
$485,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,012
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
33,977
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$485,000
List Date:
4/16/2026
Last Modified:
6/26/2026
Overview
Description
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Discover this 4 bedroom 1 bath home on the stunning shores of Big McDonald Lake, where 140 feet of pristine frontage and breathtaking views create an ultimate lakefront retreat. Perched on a small bluff this property offers amazing panoramic views. The large flat lakeside shelf provides easy access to the water with a gradual depth perfect for swimming yet deep enough for your boats. Spend your days enjoying the water and your evenings gathered around a lakeside bonfire.
Tucked away on a a quiet dead-end lane, this property offers peaceful surroundings ideal for long walks and bike rides. The seasonal cabin serves as an excellent entry level option for a budding family or a do-it-yourselfer looking to customize. With a new septic system and a spacious backlot for expansion , this property presents a fantastic opportunity to renovate or build your dream home. The 2 stall detached garage offers the space you need for cars, boats, and any other water toys. while plenty of parking makes hosting friends and family a breeze.
Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape, a renovation project, or the perfect spot to build a legacy home, this Big McDonald lake retreat could be your opportunity. Make your lakefront dreams a reality today!
Listing Details MLS# 7056528
General Property Information
- Common Wall
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Manufactured Home?
- Yes
- Multiple PIDs?
- No
- New Development
- No
- Road Btwn WF & Home?
- No
- Waterfront Frontage
- 140
- Waterfront YN
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1969
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Yearly
- Zoning
- Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
- Bath Full
- Yes
- Main Floor Total SqFt
- 1012
- Above Grd Total SqFt
- 1012
- Total SqFt
- 1012
- Total Finished Sqft
- 1012.00
- Lake/Waterfront Name
- Big McDonald
- Style
- (SF) Single Family
- Foundation Size
- 1012
- Garage Stalls
- 2
- Lot Dimensions
- 140x200
- Acres
- 0.78
- Assessment Pending
- No
- Number of Fireplaces
- 0
- Bath Three Quarters
- 0
- Bath Half
- 0
- Bath Quarter
- 0
- Below Grd Total SqFt
- 0
- Association Fee
- 0
Property Features
Accessible:
None
Air Conditioning:
Window Unit(s)
Appliances:
Range; Refrigerator
Basement:
None
Bath Description:
Main Floor Full Bath
Construction Status:
Previously Owned
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope:
Steep
Exterior:
Wood
Foundation:
None
Fuel:
Electric
Heating:
Space Heater
Lake Details:
Hard; Sand
Lot Description:
Accessible Shoreline; Irregular Lot
Road Frontage:
Paved Streets
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles
Sellers Terms:
Cash; Conventional
Sewer:
Holding Tank; Septic System Compliant - Yes
Stories:
One
Water:
Sand Point; Well
Waterfront Type:
Lake Front
Waterfront View:
Lake; Panoramic; East
Contract Information
- Contingency
- None
- Original List Price
- 525000
- ListPrice
- 485000
- Owner is an Agent?
- No
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- House Number
- 43404
- Street Name
- Bills Beach
- Street Suffix
- Road
- Postal City
- Dent
- County
- Otter Tail
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 56528
- Complex/Dev/Subdivision
- Bills Bch 1st Add
Assessments
- Tax With Assessments
- 2812
- Assessment Balance
- 0
Basement
- Foundation Dimensions
- 22x46
- None
- Yes
More Information
Building Information
- Finished SqFt Above Ground
- 1012
Lake Details
- Lake Acres
- 991
- Lake Depth
- 46
- Hard
- Yes
- Sand
- Yes
Lease Details
- Land Leased
- Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
- DP Resource
- Yes
- Homestead
- No
Ownership
- Fractional Ownership
- No
Parking Characteristics
- Garage Dimensions
- 24x24
- Garage Square Feet
- 576
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 40
- Section#
- 18
- Township#
- 136
Office/Member Info
- Association
- GLAR
Location, Tax and Other Information
- AssocFeeYN
- No
- Legal Description
- SECT-18 TWP-136 RANGE-040 .78 AC PT GL 5 COM SWLY COR LOT 9 BILLS BCH 1ST ADDN N 9 DEG W 257.08' TO BG, S 72 DEG E 170.64' TO LK, SLY ALONG LK TO N LN LOT 9 BILLS BCH 1ST ADDN, WLY TO NW COR LOT 9 THENCE CONTINUE ON AN EXT OF LOT 9 106', NLY 190', S 72 DEG E 59' TO BG
- Listing City
- Dent
- Map Page
- 999
- Municipality
- Edna Twp
- School District
- Perham-Dent
- School District Phone
- 218-346-4501
- DNR Lake ID#
- 56038601
- DNR Lake Classification
- Recreational Development
- Zip Plus 4
- 6226
- Property ID Number
- 20000180100004
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Tax Amount
- 2812
- In Foreclosure?
- No
- Potential Short Sale?
- No
- Lender Owned?
- No
Directions & Remarks
- Public Remarks
- Discover this 4 bedroom 1 bath home on the stunning shores of Big McDonald Lake, where 140 feet of pristine frontage and breathtaking views create an ultimate lakefront retreat. Perched on a small bluff this property offers amazing panoramic views. The large flat lakeside shelf provides easy access to the water with a gradual depth perfect for swimming yet deep enough for your boats. Spend your days enjoying the water and your evenings gathered around a lakeside bonfire. Tucked away on a a quiet dead-end lane, this property offers peaceful surroundings ideal for long walks and bike rides. The seasonal cabin serves as an excellent entry level option for a budding family or a do-it-yourselfer looking to customize. With a new septic system and a spacious backlot for expansion , this property presents a fantastic opportunity to renovate or build your dream home. The 2 stall detached garage offers the space you need for cars, boats, and any other water toys. while plenty of parking makes hosting friends and family a breeze. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape, a renovation project, or the perfect spot to build a legacy home, this Big McDonald lake retreat could be your opportunity. Make your lakefront dreams a reality today!
- Directions
- From Highway 35 go south on Bills Beach road for 3/4 mile. Property on
Accessible
- None
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- Window Unit(s)
- Yes
Appliances
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
Bath Description
- Main Floor Full Bath
- Yes
Construction Status
- Previously Owned
- Yes
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope
- Steep
- Yes
Exterior
- Wood
- Yes
Foundation
- None
- Yes
Fuel
- Electric
- Yes
Heating
- Space Heater
- Yes
Insurance Fee
- Insurance Fee
- 0
Lot Description
- Accessible Shoreline
- Yes
- Irregular Lot
- Yes
Patio, Porch and Deck Features
- Deck
- Yes
Road Frontage
- Paved Streets
- Yes
Roof
- Asphalt Shingles
- Yes
Sellers Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Sewer
- Holding Tank
- Yes
- Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Yes
Stories
- One
- Yes
Water
- Sand Point
- Yes
- Well
- Yes
Waterfront Type
- Lake Front
- Yes
Waterfront View
- Lake
- Yes
- Panoramic
- Yes
- East
- Yes
Documents
Listing Office:
Boll Realty
Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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