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43854 Sylvia Crest Road, Melrose, MN 56352

$409,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,528 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 218,671 Status: Active

Current Price: $409,000 List Date: 5/08/2026 Last Modified: 7/21/2026

Overview

Description

Known as the “House on the Hill,” this one-of-a-kind property overlooks beautiful Sylvia Lake and sits on 5 wooded acres with scenic cleared trails winding throughout the land. Full of character and craftsmanship, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home showcases the talent of its previous owner, a skilled woodworker, with unique custom touches throughout the home and outbuildings that make this property truly special. Enjoy peaceful views, privacy, and space to spread out with designated office spaces, in-floor heat, and dual heat options with both propane and a wood boiler for year-round comfort and efficiency. Relax and unwind in your own sauna, or take advantage of the spacious heated shed—perfect for extra storage, a workshop, or hobby space. Recent major updates include a brand-new septic system and newer roof, giving peace of mind for years to come. Whether you're looking for a private full-time residence, hobby property, or a retreat near the lake, this property offers endless po ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7064454

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1993
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1264
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1264
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1264
Total SqFt: 2528
Total Finished Sqft: 2464.00
FireplaceYN: No
Lake/Waterfront Name: Sylvia
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1264
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 432x660x700x186x214
Acres: 5.02
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Natural Woodwork; Sauna; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Egress Windows; Full; In-Floor Heat; Tray Ceiling(s) Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 1/2 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Wood Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane; Wood Heating: Boiler; In-Floor Heating; Zoned Laundry: Main Level; Sink Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Gazebo; Sauna Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Property Subtype: Acreage Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Stories: One Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake View

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 449000
ListPrice: 409000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 43854
Street Name: Sylvia Crest
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Melrose
County: Stearns
State: MN
Zip Code: 56352

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 2402
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1264
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1200

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 85
Lake Depth: 56

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 24x46
Garage Square Feet: 1196
Multiple Garages: Yes
Heated Garage: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes
Storage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 33
Section#: 2
Township#: 126

Office/Member Info

Association: SCAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: 5.02 A. FR'L. 5.02 A. OF GOV'T LOT 6 LYING N OF RD WHICH RUNS ALONG N SHORE OF SYLVIA LAKE. SECTION 02 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 033
Listing City: Melrose
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Melrose Twp
School District: Melrose
School District Phone: 320-256-4224
DNR Lake ID#: 73024900
DNR Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4: 173
Property ID Number: 21122480000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 2402
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Known as the “House on the Hill,” this one-of-a-kind property overlooks beautiful Sylvia Lake and sits on 5 wooded acres with scenic cleared trails winding throughout the land. Full of character and craftsmanship, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home showcases the talent of its previous owner, a skilled woodworker, with unique custom touches throughout the home and outbuildings that make this property truly special. Enjoy peaceful views, privacy, and space to spread out with designated office spaces, in-floor heat, and dual heat options with both propane and a wood boiler for year-round comfort and efficiency. Relax and unwind in your own sauna, or take advantage of the spacious heated shed—perfect for extra storage, a workshop, or hobby space. Recent major updates include a brand-new septic system and newer roof, giving peace of mind for years to come. Whether you're looking for a private full-time residence, hobby property, or a retreat near the lake, this property offers endless possibilities in a truly unforgettable setting!
Directions: From Cty Rd 17 turn North onto Birch Lake Rd. Turn left onto Sylvia Rd, take a slight left onto Sylvia Crest Rd, take another left before the dead end sign, driveway will be on the right.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s): Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Appliances

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

Basement

Egress Windows: Yes
Full: Yes
In-Floor Heat: Yes
Tray Ceiling(s): Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
1/2 Basement: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior

Wood: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes
In-Floor Heating: Yes
Zoned: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes
Gazebo: Yes
Sauna: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage: Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes: Yes

Special Search

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

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront Type

Lake View: Yes

Listing Office: Central MN Realty LLC

Last Updated: July - 21 - 2026

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