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524 E Lake Cowdry Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308

$649,900

Arrive home to the peaceful sound of pines and the quiet elegance of lakeside living

The gentle breeze off the water welcomes you from the moment you step onto the property

The backyard is designed to immerse you in nature, where every season brings a new breathtaking backdrop.

New steps for ease of getting to the lake

Private outdoor sauna, perfect for relaxation and enjoying the lake views.

Cozy room off the entry, perfect as a versatile living area or home office. New Gas fireplace Nov 2024

Charming entryway with convenient wall hooks and a closet for easy organization.

Cozy room off the entry, perfect as a versatile living area or home office.

Modern kitchen featuring dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a stylish backsplash

Bright, inviting kitchen with a large sunlit window.

Bright and inviting living room with white paneling and a large window that fills the space with natural light.

The living room has a cozy fireplace and TV, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. New fireplace in Sept 2025

Charming bathroom with a bath-shower combo, marble-inspired shower backsplash, and a window that fills the space with natural light

Flow connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas, perfect for entertaining and everyday living.

Charming dining room overlooking the kitchen, ideal for family meals

Spacious downstairs bedroom, perfect for family, guests, or a home office.

Full downstairs bathroom with sleek finishes and convenient hooks.

Rear of the house, highlighting the backyard amenities

Room for every season of fun. Rear of the house, highlighting the backyard and outdoor amenities.

Detached two-stall garage offering both parking and storage. Upgraded electricity to 60 amps Aug 2024

Dock and lift are excluded from the sale but can be purchased separately

Aerial view highlighting the home’s location to Lake Darling.

Boat cruises and sunset views. Aerial view from the lake, showcasing the back of the home along with the dock and lift.

Aerial view highlighting the home’s location to Lake Cowdry

End every day with breathtaking sunsets over the water.

Fishing, floating and fireside nights here at this home. Imagine watching this every night. Fence was installed Oct 2022

Golden skies, calm waves and unforgettable sunset evenings await at the lake.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,708 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 19,166 Status: Active

Current Price: $649,900 List Date: 5/18/2026 Last Modified: 6/10/2026

Overview

Description

Discover the ultimate in Lake Cowdry living at this executive lakefront retreat, a truly cherished prize possession, fully renovated for the ultimate lake experience. Enjoy a prime Alexandria location just outside city limits, offering privacy, serenity, and unparalleled convenience to the Central Lakes Bike Trail, Brophy Park, and town amenities. Featuring 116 feet of pristine lakeshore, this property boasts ample shoreline with a hard, sandy bottom and deep waters perfect for water skiing, tubing, and fishing. This is lakefront living at its best. The home has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, resulting in the ultimate lake experience. Inside, this home offers a desirable 4-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom layout, featuring a roomy, open-concept floor plan and large living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the main level, all flooded with stunning panoramic lake views. The open-concept living and dining areas create a warm and inviting space, compl ... (Read more) Discover the ultimate in Lake Cowdry living at this executive lakefront retreat, a truly cherished prize possession, fully renovated for the ultimate lake experience. Enjoy a prime Alexandria location just outside city limits, offering privacy, serenity, and unparalleled convenience to the Central Lakes Bike Trail, Brophy Park, and town amenities. Featuring 116 feet of pristine lakeshore, this property boasts ample shoreline with a hard, sandy bottom and deep waters perfect for water skiing, tubing, and fishing. This is lakefront living at its best. The home has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, resulting in the ultimate lake experience. Inside, this home offers a desirable 4-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom layout, featuring a roomy, open-concept floor plan and large living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the main level, all flooded with stunning panoramic lake views. The open-concept living and dining areas create a warm and inviting space, complete with beautiful new floors and a remarkable fireplace. Additionally, the open and airy kitchen is newly remodeled and features fantastic appliances. The entire house has new, extremely pleasing paint, new light fixtures, and new finishes throughout. Wait till you see the living room fireplace. The entire lower level expands the home's functionality and living space. This walkout basement level features a wonderfully inviting family room and adds the highly desirable fourth bedroom, which is generously sized to easily accommodate a king-size bed with extra space. An updated second bathroom and a convenient dedicated laundry area complete this superb living space. The shoreline is protected by all new riprap, complemented by a new chain-link fence and brand-new stairs leading directly to the lake. Additional recent improvements include a new furnace installed in 2022, a new A/C unit in 2023, and a new roof completed in 2024, giving buyers added peace of mind for years to come. You decide—year-round home or cabin getaway? Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise on Lake Cowdry. Schedule a tour today!

Listing Details MLS# 7073418

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront Frontage: 116
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1975
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1480
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1480
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1228
Total SqFt: 2708
Total Finished Sqft: 2588.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Cowdry
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1480
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 104 181 116 163
Acres: 0.44
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Dock; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Patio; Porch; Sauna; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Basement: Egress Windows; Full Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; Full Basement Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service; 200+ Amp Service; 60 Amp Service Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fencing: Chain Link Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room; Stone Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air; Humidifier Lake Details: Sand Laundry: In Basement Lock Box Type: Supra Outbuildings: Sauna Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom Stories: One Water: Drilled; Well Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 685000
ListPrice: 649900
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 524
Street Direction Prefix: E
Street Name: Lake Cowdry
Street Suffix: Road
Street Direction Suffix: NW
Postal City: Alexandria
County: Douglas
State: MN
Zip Code: 56308
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Aud Sub

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 4152
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1480
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1108

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 242
Lake Chain Acreage: 7404
Lake Chain Name: Alexandria
Lake Depth: 52
Sand: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: ALEX
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 768
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 38
Section#: 14
Township#: 128

Office/Member Info

Association: GAAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: SEC-14 TWP-128 RANG-38 LOT E & SE 28.8' OF LOT F ADDN TO & REARR OF AUD SUBD OF PART OF GOVT LOT 1. AC .33
Listing City: Alexandria
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Alexandria
School District: Alexandria
School District Phone: 320-762-2141
DNR Lake ID#: 21010300
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 8126
Property ID Number: 270695000
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 4152
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Discover the ultimate in Lake Cowdry living at this executive lakefront retreat, a truly cherished prize possession, fully renovated for the ultimate lake experience. Enjoy a prime Alexandria location just outside city limits, offering privacy, serenity, and unparalleled convenience to the Central Lakes Bike Trail, Brophy Park, and town amenities. Featuring 116 feet of pristine lakeshore, this property boasts ample shoreline with a hard, sandy bottom and deep waters perfect for water skiing, tubing, and fishing. This is lakefront living at its best. The home has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained, resulting in the ultimate lake experience. Inside, this home offers a desirable 4-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom layout, featuring a roomy, open-concept floor plan and large living spaces. Three spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully placed on the main level, all flooded with stunning panoramic lake views. The open-concept living and dining areas create a warm and inviting space, complete with beautiful new floors and a remarkable fireplace. Additionally, the open and airy kitchen is newly remodeled and features fantastic appliances. The entire house has new, extremely pleasing paint, new light fixtures, and new finishes throughout. Wait till you see the living room fireplace. The entire lower level expands the home's functionality and living space. This walkout basement level features a wonderfully inviting family room and adds the highly desirable fourth bedroom, which is generously sized to easily accommodate a king-size bed with extra space. An updated second bathroom and a convenient dedicated laundry area complete this superb living space. The shoreline is protected by all new riprap, complemented by a new chain-link fence and brand-new stairs leading directly to the lake. Additional recent improvements include a new furnace installed in 2022, a new A/C unit in 2023, and a new roof completed in 2024, giving buyers added peace of mind for years to come. You decide—year-round home or cabin getaway? Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of paradise on Lake Cowdry. Schedule a tour today!
Directions: County Rd 82 to E Lake Cowdry Road. House will be on the lakeside of the road.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dock: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Filtration System: Yes

Basement

Egress Windows: Yes
Full: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
Full Basement: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

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

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes
200+ Amp Service: Yes
60 Amp Service: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual: Yes

Exterior

Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level: Yes

Fencing

Chain Link: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Stone: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Humidifier: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front: Yes

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Outbuildings

Sauna: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Bedroom: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Drilled: Yes
Well: Yes

Waterfront View

Lake: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	9x14	Main
Family Room	19x17	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	15x9	Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	18x8	Lower
Hearth Room	12x14	Main
Kitchen	10x15	Main
Living Room	20x13	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12x19	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	12x9	Main

Documents

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Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026

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