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7520 217th Street N, Forest Lake, MN 55025

New Listing

$1,250,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,481 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 125,888 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $1,250,000 List Date: 6/22/2026 Last Modified: 6/24/2026

Overview

Description

Preeminent Forest Lake living on Second Lake — a rare and remarkable offering that seldom comes available. Opportunities to own nearly 2.9 acres of estate-scale land with private lakefront on Forest Lake are extraordinarily uncommon, and this one arrives extensively reimagined, with 140 feet of professionally restored shoreline and sweeping, panoramic north-facing views across the open water. The shoreline tells a story of care. Professionally restored and watershed-district coordinated, it features a sand swim beach, a private dock, and a native pollinator buffer of river birch, dogwood, and prairie plantings, accented by natural fieldstone outcroppings — all over Forest Lake's naturally sandy bottom on one of the area's premier recreational lakes. Lawn rolls uninterrupted from the home to the water; there is no road between you and the lake. Inside, approximately 97% of the home has been newly remodeled and renovated, so you can simply move in and start living. At its heart, a va ... (Read more) Preeminent Forest Lake living on Second Lake — a rare and remarkable offering that seldom comes available. Opportunities to own nearly 2.9 acres of estate-scale land with private lakefront on Forest Lake are extraordinarily uncommon, and this one arrives extensively reimagined, with 140 feet of professionally restored shoreline and sweeping, panoramic north-facing views across the open water. The shoreline tells a story of care. Professionally restored and watershed-district coordinated, it features a sand swim beach, a private dock, and a native pollinator buffer of river birch, dogwood, and prairie plantings, accented by natural fieldstone outcroppings — all over Forest Lake's naturally sandy bottom on one of the area's premier recreational lakes. Lawn rolls uninterrupted from the home to the water; there is no road between you and the lake. Inside, approximately 97% of the home has been newly remodeled and renovated, so you can simply move in and start living. At its heart, a vaulted great room is wrapped in windows that pull the lake indoors, anchored by a classic white-painted brick fireplace and warm hardwood floors. The chef's kitchen is fresh and bright — white shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, a center island with seating, and a walk-in custom pantry — flowing into a dining space made for gatherings. New yellow birch hardwood graces the entry and kitchen, while the original hardwoods in the living and dining rooms have been beautifully refinished. Upstairs, a brand-new second-story primary suite is a true private retreat: a spacious bedroom, spa-inspired bath with freestanding soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and private water closet, plus a generous walk-in closet. Two additional main-level bedrooms, a full bath, a new half bath, and main-floor laundry complete a layout that simply works. Behind the timeless exterior, everything is essentially new: a high-efficiency two-stage furnace and central air, on-demand tankless water heater, all-new windows and patio door, a new roof, new James Hardie fiber-cement siding, updated electrical, and added insulation — even a new well pump with whole-house sediment filtration, water softener, and iron filtration. This is a classic lakefront home with the soul of its 1901 origins and the systems of new construction. The opportunities only begin there. Approximately 1,800 square feet of unfinished lower level is a blank canvas awaiting your vision — imagine a spacious family room, media room, additional bedrooms, or bath to expand the finished living space exactly the way you want it. Outside, an elevated deck and patio invite sunset evenings over the water, while a sweeping circular drive welcomes you out front and an even larger lawn unfolds toward the lake behind. Dream bigger still: the detached garage and original structure could give way to a fabulous new three-car garage with ADU above, with potential to explore for a lakeside boat house as well — possibilities to verify with the city and applicable agencies. Minutes from downtown Forest Lake, I-35, top schools, golf, and the lake's boat clubs, yet privately tucked on a parcel this size — this is the rare property where convenience, seclusion, and turnkey quality meet. Years of memories await; a legacy home where the hard work is already done, ready for your family to grow into and treasure for generations.

Listing Details MLS# 7094221

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 140
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1901
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: 2
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2060
Above Grd Total SqFt: 2651
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1830
Total SqFt: 4481
Total Finished Sqft: 2651.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Forest
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2145
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 154x591x140x530
Acres: 2.89
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Cable; Deck; Dock; French Doors; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Paneled Doors; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full; Storage Space; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Materials: Concrete Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Cement Board Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: 2-Sided; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Internet Options: Cable Laundry: Laundry Closet; Main Level Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Pool Description: None Property Subtype: Acreage Road Frontage: City Street; Paved Streets Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: City Sewer/Connected Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One and One Half Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic; North

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 1250000
ListPrice: 1250000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 7520
Street Name: 217th
Street Suffix: Street
Street Direction Suffix: N
Postal City: Forest Lake
County: Washington
State: MN
Zip Code: 55025
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Washington

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 10724
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 44.5x48.2
Full: Yes
Storage Space: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 2651

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 2270
Lake Depth: 37

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: SPAAR
Supra: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 24x21.5
Garage Square Feet: 516
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 21
Section#: 15
Township#: 32

Office/Member Info

Association: SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
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Listing City: Forest Lake
Map Page: 39
Municipality: Forest Lake
School District: Forest Lake
School District Phone: 651-982-8103
DNR Lake ID#: 82015900
DNR Lake Classification: General Development
Zip Plus 4: 9321
Property ID Number: 1503221230010
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 10721
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Preeminent Forest Lake living on Second Lake — a rare and remarkable offering that seldom comes available. Opportunities to own nearly 2.9 acres of estate-scale land with private lakefront on Forest Lake are extraordinarily uncommon, and this one arrives extensively reimagined, with 140 feet of professionally restored shoreline and sweeping, panoramic north-facing views across the open water. The shoreline tells a story of care. Professionally restored and watershed-district coordinated, it features a sand swim beach, a private dock, and a native pollinator buffer of river birch, dogwood, and prairie plantings, accented by natural fieldstone outcroppings — all over Forest Lake's naturally sandy bottom on one of the area's premier recreational lakes. Lawn rolls uninterrupted from the home to the water; there is no road between you and the lake. Inside, approximately 97% of the home has been newly remodeled and renovated, so you can simply move in and start living. At its heart, a vaulted great room is wrapped in windows that pull the lake indoors, anchored by a classic white-painted brick fireplace and warm hardwood floors. The chef's kitchen is fresh and bright — white shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, a center island with seating, and a walk-in custom pantry — flowing into a dining space made for gatherings. New yellow birch hardwood graces the entry and kitchen, while the original hardwoods in the living and dining rooms have been beautifully refinished. Upstairs, a brand-new second-story primary suite is a true private retreat: a spacious bedroom, spa-inspired bath with freestanding soaking tub, separate walk-in shower, and private water closet, plus a generous walk-in closet. Two additional main-level bedrooms, a full bath, a new half bath, and main-floor laundry complete a layout that simply works. Behind the timeless exterior, everything is essentially new: a high-efficiency two-stage furnace and central air, on-demand tankless water heater, all-new windows and patio door, a new roof, new James Hardie fiber-cement siding, updated electrical, and added insulation — even a new well pump with whole-house sediment filtration, water softener, and iron filtration. This is a classic lakefront home with the soul of its 1901 origins and the systems of new construction. The opportunities only begin there. Approximately 1,800 square feet of unfinished lower level is a blank canvas awaiting your vision — imagine a spacious family room, media room, additional bedrooms, or bath to expand the finished living space exactly the way you want it. Outside, an elevated deck and patio invite sunset evenings over the water, while a sweeping circular drive welcomes you out front and an even larger lawn unfolds toward the lake behind. Dream bigger still: the detached garage and original structure could give way to a fabulous new three-car garage with ADU above, with potential to explore for a lakeside boat house as well — possibilities to verify with the city and applicable agencies. Minutes from downtown Forest Lake, I-35, top schools, golf, and the lake's boat clubs, yet privately tucked on a parcel this size — this is the rare property where convenience, seclusion, and turnkey quality meet. Years of memories await; a legacy home where the hard work is already done, ready for your family to grow into and treasure for generations.
Directions: Hwy 61 to Scandia Trail N then make a right and go East. 2nd Street past Castlewood Golf Course is Healy Ave N, make a left and go North 3 blocks, make a right on 217th St N, go right to 2nd driveway on left (huge circular driveway)

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Cable: Yes
Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
French Doors: Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Paneled Doors: Yes
Patio: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath: Yes
Main Floor Full Bath: Yes
Full Primary: Yes
Private Primary: Yes
Separate Tub & Shower: Yes

Construction Materials

Concrete: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional: Yes

Exterior

Cement Board: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

2-Sided: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

Cable: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Closet: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage: Yes

Road Frontage

City Street: Yes
Paved Streets: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

City Sewer/Connected: Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

One and One Half: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront Type

Lake Front: Yes

Waterfront View

Lake: Yes
Panoramic: Yes
North: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	19x12	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	17x14.5	Upper
Kitchen	20x17	Main
Laundry	10x6.5	Main
Living Room	23.5x19	Main
Primary Bath	17x8	Upper
Patio	32x10.5	Main
Patio	33x19.5	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	16.5x12	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	15x11	Main

Listing Office: White Bear Lake Realty

Last Updated: June - 24 - 2026

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