8847 47th Street SW, Howard Lake, MN 55349

$810,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,833 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 204,732 Status: Active
Current Price: $810,000 List Date: 1/30/2026 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this truly one-of-a-kind estate with a guest house and hobby farm nestled on the serene shores of Howard Lake, just 30 miles west of Ridgedale Mall. This extraordinary property offers the perfect blend of lakefront living, country charm, and modern comfort. Set on 4.7 acres of beautifully landscaped perennial gardens and mature trees for ultimate privacy, it features 118 feet of pristine lakeshore and breathtaking views from one of the highest points on the lake. The completely renovated main residence boasts over 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a spacious main-level owner’s suite, gourmet kitchen, a cozy sunroom with stunning lake views, an indoor sauna, walk-out lower level and an open-concept floor plan ideal for entertaining. A covered breezeway connects the home to a 3-car detached garage. The charming original guesthouse has been completely updated and features an eat-in kitchen, living room, a main-level bedroom, plus a loft -perfe ...

Listing Details MLS# 6746034

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
118
Waterfront YN
Yes
Year Built
1979
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
3
Bath Half
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1703
Above Grd Total SqFt
2130
Below Grd Total SqFt
1703
Total SqFt
3833
Total Finished Sqft
3494.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Howard
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1703
Garage Stalls
3
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Acres
4.7
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Geothermal Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Sauna; Skylight; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Assumable Loan: Not Assumable Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level 3/4 Bath; Full Primary; Private Primary; 3/4 Basement; Separate Tub & Shower Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Farm Type: Hobby Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Geothermal Laundry: Lower Level Lock Box Type: Supra Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Barn(s); Chicken Coop/Barn; Guest House; Silo; Studio; Workshop Parking Characteristics: Garage Door Opener Property Subtype: Acreage Road Frontage: Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary Stories: One and One Half Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front; Lake View; Dock Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Contingency
Inspection
Original List Price
925000
ListPrice
810000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
8847
Street Name
47th
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
SW
Postal City
Howard Lake
County
Wright
State
MN
Zip Code
55349

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
7384
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2130
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1364

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
745
Lake Depth
39

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
980
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
27
Section#
27
Township#
119

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
SECT-27 TWP-119 RANGE-027 UNPLATTED LAND MIDDLEVILLE TWP .48 AC PRT OF GOV LT2 DES AS FOL COM AT W1/4 COR OF SD SEC27 TH S ALG W LN OF SD SEC27 904.34FT TH S52D51' 647.38FT TH S78D04' E 47.85FT TH S40D22'E 323.4FT TH S40D22'E 36.2FT M/L TO PT 17RDS S OF N LN OF SD LT2 FOR POB OF TR H/IN DES TH N87D40'E PAR/W SD N LN 99.3FT TH S47D 43'W 224FT M/L TO SHRLN OF HOWARD LK TH NWLY ALG SD SHRLN 100FT M/L TH N47D43'E TO PT 17 RDS S OF N LN OF SD LT2 TH N87D40'E 56.34FT M/L TO SD POB
Listing City
Howard Lake
Map Page
71
Municipality
Middleville Twp
School District
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted
School District Phone
320-543-3521
DNR Lake ID#
86019900
DNR Lake Classification
General Development
Zip Plus 4
5203
Property ID Number
212000273301
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
7384
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to this truly one-of-a-kind estate with a guest house and hobby farm nestled on the serene shores of Howard Lake, just 30 miles west of Ridgedale Mall. This extraordinary property offers the perfect blend of lakefront living, country charm, and modern comfort. Set on 4.7 acres of beautifully landscaped perennial gardens and mature trees for ultimate privacy, it features 118 feet of pristine lakeshore and breathtaking views from one of the highest points on the lake. The completely renovated main residence boasts over 3,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, including a spacious main-level owner’s suite, gourmet kitchen, a cozy sunroom with stunning lake views, an indoor sauna, walk-out lower level and an open-concept floor plan ideal for entertaining. A covered breezeway connects the home to a 3-car detached garage. The charming original guesthouse has been completely updated and features an eat-in kitchen, living room, a main-level bedroom, plus a loft -perfect for guests or extended family. At the heart of the property is the stunning 1890s barn, thoughtfully repurposed into a multi-functional space with a woodshop, machine shop, original stables and an artist’s studio, all while preserving its original open-air upper level. Additional features include a new roof, geothermal heating and cooling, a dock, chicken coop and abundant outdoor living spaces to enjoy year-round. Howard Lake is a fantastic recreational lake, perfect for enjoying all your favorite summer activities -boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more. In the winter, the lake transforms into a wonderland for ice fishing, skating, and a variety of other cold-weather adventures. Septic system is compliant. This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special property that combines natural beauty, historic character, and modern amenities.
Directions
County Rd 6 SW to 47th Street, east to home.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Geothermal
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Sauna
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Assumable Loan

Not Assumable
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 1/2 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
Upper Level 3/4 Bath
Yes
Full Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Farm Type

Hobby
Yes

Fencing

None
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Geothermal
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Lower Level
Yes

Lock Box Type

Supra
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes
Barn(s)
Yes
Chicken Coop/Barn
Yes
Guest House
Yes
Silo
Yes
Studio
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage
Yes

Road Frontage

Township
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Waterfront Type

Lake Front
Yes
Lake View
Yes
Dock
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Living Room 14x12 Main
Dining Room 13x11 Main
Kitchen 15x15 Main
Family Room 29x20 Lower
First (1st) Bedroom 16x11 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 15x14 Upper
Primary Bath 11x10 Main
Office 11x7 Upper
Foyer 11x7 Main
Mud Room 10x5 Main
Bonus Room 12x10 Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom 12 x 9 Main
Flex Room 11 x 9 Lower

Documents

IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Southwest Regional
Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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