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5303 Markham Road, Makinen, MN 55763

$199,500

Clearing on the south end of the property

Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356,000 Status: Pending

Current Price: $199,500 List Date: 5/16/2026 Last Modified: 6/07/2026

Overview

Description

Escape to the Northwoods with this outstanding 100-acre recreational property near Makinen. Conveniently located on a public road with utilities available along the frontage, this versatile tract offers privacy, usability, and direct access to some of northern Minnesota’s best outdoor recreation. With no covenants or deed restrictions, the possibilities here are wide open—whether you’re looking for a hunting property, weekend getaway, future cabin site, or long-term land investment. The land features a strong internal trail system providing excellent access throughout the property. Rolling terrain and mostly high ground are complemented by a healthy mix of mature pine and poplar timber, creating an ideal setting for wildlife and year-round enjoyment. Near the road, a cleared building area is already established and includes an existing sauna building along with a unique bunkhouse currently set up as a bar and gathering space. One of the property’s standout features is its wes ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7075474

General Property Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Development: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
Plat Recorded: No
Waterfront Present: No
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: 2627x1357
Acres: 100
Assessment Pending: No
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Available Utilities: Electricity Available; None Connected Development Status: Raw Land Improvements: Public Road Land Inclusions: None Outbuildings: Bunk House; Sauna Topography: Level

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2026-06-07
Contingency: None
Original List Price: 199500
ListPrice: 199500
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 5303
Street Name: Markham
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Makinen
County: St. Louis
State: MN
Zip Code: 55763

Acreage Information

Taxable Acres: 100

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2: 300001003350
Property ID #3: 300001003440

More Information

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 850
Assessment Balance: 0
Assessment Installment: 0

Builder Information

Builder Restrictions: Open

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 15
Section#: 21
Township#: 56

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: Legal Desc: SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4
Listing City: Makinen
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Makinen
School District: Mesabi East
School District Phone: 218-229-3321
Property ID Number: 300001003470
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 850
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Escape to the Northwoods with this outstanding 100-acre recreational property near Makinen. Conveniently located on a public road with utilities available along the frontage, this versatile tract offers privacy, usability, and direct access to some of northern Minnesota’s best outdoor recreation. With no covenants or deed restrictions, the possibilities here are wide open—whether you’re looking for a hunting property, weekend getaway, future cabin site, or long-term land investment. The land features a strong internal trail system providing excellent access throughout the property. Rolling terrain and mostly high ground are complemented by a healthy mix of mature pine and poplar timber, creating an ideal setting for wildlife and year-round enjoyment. Near the road, a cleared building area is already established and includes an existing sauna building along with a unique bunkhouse currently set up as a bar and gathering space. One of the property’s standout features is its western border adjoining more than 30,000 contiguous acres of State of Minnesota land, providing exceptional access to hunting, hiking, trail riding, and endless exploration right out your back door. Despite the secluded feel, the location remains highly accessible—less than three hours from the Twin Cities and under an hour from Duluth. Hard-to-find large acreage tracts with this combination of privacy, improvements, access, and public land adjacency rarely come available. Come check out this unique acreage in the big woods on northern Minnesota !!!
Directions: From Hwy 53 follow Hy 16, right onto Highway 4, right onto Markham Rd and the property will be on the north

Development Status

Raw Land: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Outbuildings

Bunk House: Yes
Sauna: Yes

Restriction/Covenants

None: Yes

Topography

Level: Yes

Available Utilities

Electricity Available: Yes
None Connected: Yes

Improvements

Public Road: Yes

Land Inclusions

None: Yes

Documents

Makinen Disclosure Form ›

Listing Office: Timber Ghost Realty, LLC

Last Updated: June - 07 - 2026

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