8051 Big Chip Trail NW, Garfield, MN 56332

New Listing
$599,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,824 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 116,305 Status: Active
Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 7/22/2026 Last Modified: 7/22/2026

Overview

Description

Private Lake...Private Lifestyle...A Rare Opportunity, Where Every Day Feels Like a Weekend.. Discover one of Douglas County's hidden gems in Private Lake Estates, where approximately 200 feet of level sandy shoreline and nearly 2.7 beautifully landscaped acres create an exceptional lakefront retreat. This unique private lake offers approximately 40 acres of woods across the lake with shared ownership, providing peaceful surroundings, outstanding fishing, swimming, kayaking, and a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Designed to embrace the lake, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath walkout rambler offers approximately 2,512 finished square feet with beautiful water views. The updated kitchen features abundant cabinetry, stainless appliances, generous workspace, and flows seamlessly into inviting living and dining areas designed for gathering with family and friends. A lakeside four-season porch, spacious deck, and walkout lower level extend your living space while c ...

Listing Details MLS# 7112903

General Property Information

Assoc Mgmt Co. Phone #
320-555-1212
Association Fee Frequency
Annually
Association Mgmt Co. Name
Private Lakes Estates
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
200
Waterfront YN
Yes
Year Built
1998
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1412
Above Grd Total SqFt
1412
Below Grd Total SqFt
1412
Total SqFt
2824
Total Finished Sqft
2512.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Private
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1412
Power Company
Runestone Electric Association
Association Fee
45
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
200 460 200 595
Acres
2.67
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Patio; Porch; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Dishwasher; Dryer; Fuel Tank - Rented; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Association Fee Includes: Other Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Concrete Block; Partially Finished; Storage Space Bath Description: Primary Walk-Thru; Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Basement Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level Existing Financing: Conventional Exterior: Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fireplace Characteristics: Free Standing; Gas Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Electric; Propane Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak; Forced Air Internet Options: Fiber Optic Lake Details: Gravel; Reeds; Sand Laundry: Main Level Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Storage Property Subtype: Ranch-Style Home Road Frontage: County Road; Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary Stories: One Water: Drilled; Private; Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
599000
ListPrice
599000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
8051
Street Name
Big Chip
Street Suffix
Trail
Street Direction Suffix
NW
Postal City
Garfield
County
Douglas
State
MN
Zip Code
56332
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Private Lake Estates

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
3670
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
50 x 34
Concrete Block
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Storage Space
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1412
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1100

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres
103
Lake Depth
55
Gravel
Yes
Reeds
Yes
Sand
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
ALEX
Supra
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
32 x 50 x 17x 12 x 38
Garage Square Feet
1420
Finished Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes
Storage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
38
Section#
5
Township#
129

Office/Member Info

Association
GAAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
Yes
Legal Description
SEC-05 TWP-129 RANG-38 LOT-007 BLK-001 PRIVATE LAKE ESTATES AC 2.67
Listing City
Garfield
Map Page
999
Municipality
Garfield
School District
Alexandria
School District Phone
320-762-2141
DNR Lake ID#
21012500
DNR Lake Classification
Natural Environment
Zip Plus 4
8117
Property ID Number
240196070
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
3670
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Private Lake...Private Lifestyle...A Rare Opportunity, Where Every Day Feels Like a Weekend.. Discover one of Douglas County's hidden gems in Private Lake Estates, where approximately 200 feet of level sandy shoreline and nearly 2.7 beautifully landscaped acres create an exceptional lakefront retreat. This unique private lake offers approximately 40 acres of woods across the lake with shared ownership, providing peaceful surroundings, outstanding fishing, swimming, kayaking, and a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Designed to embrace the lake, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath walkout rambler offers approximately 2,512 finished square feet with beautiful water views. The updated kitchen features abundant cabinetry, stainless appliances, generous workspace, and flows seamlessly into inviting living and dining areas designed for gathering with family and friends. A lakeside four-season porch, spacious deck, and walkout lower level extend your living space while capturing the beauty of every season. Outside, the gently sloping lawn leads to an inviting sandy beach and private dock where days are spent swimming, fishing, boating, or simply relaxing by the water's edge. A standout feature is the impressive 1,400+ square foot heated attached garage with dedicated workshop space and its own deck space, ideal for storing lake toys, vehicles, recreational equipment, or pursuing hobbies year-round. An additional storage shed provides even more room for seasonal equipment and outdoor gear. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence or the perfect lake getaway, this property offers a rare combination of privacy, recreation, and space just minutes from Alexandria. Experience lake living the way it was meant to be.
Directions
Co Rd 82W to Garfield turn N or R on Co R 12 to R on Big Chip Trail to sign and property on L (google may try to take you the back way which is gravel)

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Fuel Tank - Rented
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Association Fee Includes

Other
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Bath Description

Primary Walk-Thru
Yes
Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Materials

Block
Yes
Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Level
Yes

Existing Financing

Conventional
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Free Standing
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes

Heating

Dual Fuel/Off Peak
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic
Yes

Laundry

Main Level
Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline
Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Property Subtype

Ranch-Style Home
Yes

Road Frontage

County Road
Yes
Township
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Waterfront Type

Lake Front
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Bathroom 10 x 7 Lower
Bathroom 9 x 8 Main
Dining Room 17 x 14 Main
Family Room 23 x 13 Lower
First (1st) Bedroom 12 x 13 Main
Fourth (4th) Bedroom 13 x 11 Lower
Kitchen 11 x 8 Main
Laundry 11 x 8 Main
Living Room 7 x 14 Main
Porch 15 x 12 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 10 x 12 Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom 13 x 11 Lower
Other 17 x 12 Main

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Randy Fischer Real Estate, Inc
Last Updated: July - 22 - 2026
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