1812 E Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
$1,800,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
7
Baths:
7
Square Footage:
6,500
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
41,382
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,800,000
List Date:
4/20/2026
Last Modified:
6/26/2026
Overview
Description
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Classic cottage lake living on East Shore Big Detroit. 286' lake front sets the bar, accompanied by this architecturally significant c1892 landmark residence tucked on a private, story book location. Notable, elegant and sprawling -old world meets elite updates and quiet luxuries in a combined 7BD/7BA, 6,500sqft consisting of main house, guest house and an additional detached garage. Lake frontage is powerful w/ west facing views and level entry to the water, coupled with hard sand lake bottom. The main house holds rich refinements, elite kitchen, gorgeous field stone fp, lake side sunroom/bar, living spaces that flow & climb -main floor primary suite walks out lake side; den/office and two children's suites for all of the weekend guest. Multiple deck & patio spaces that breathe with the intricate landscape and grounds that live like an exquisite old resort. Guests house lends complete summer living quarters and is 100% charmed storybook in and of itself. A through driveway, UGSS, security system. Expansive living, expansive grounds, extensive updates 2023; potential for commercial event venue purposing. See supplement.
Listing Details MLS# 7057870
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
- 286
- Waterfront YN
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1892
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Yearly
- Zoning
- Residential-Multi-Family
- Bath Full
- Yes
- Bath Three Quarters
- 6
- Main Floor Total SqFt
- 2500
- Above Grd Total SqFt
- 6500
- Total SqFt
- 6500
- Total Finished Sqft
- 6500.00
- Lake/Waterfront Name
- Detroit
- Style
- (SF) Single Family
- Foundation Size
- 2500
- Garage Stalls
- 2
- Lot Dimensions
- 286
- Acres
- 0.95
- Assessment Pending
- No
Property Features
Accessible:
None
Air Conditioning:
Ductless
Appliances:
Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Construction Status:
Previously Owned
Exterior:
Vinyl
Fireplace Characteristics:
Gas Burning; Living Room
Foundation:
Combination
Fuel:
Natural Gas
Heating:
Dual Fuel/Off Peak
Lake Details:
Hard
Lot Description:
Accessible Shoreline
Outbuildings:
Bunk House
Road Frontage:
City Street
Roof:
Asphalt Shingles; Other
Second Unit:
Existing In-Law w/Bath; Existing In-Law w/Kitchen
Sellers Terms:
Cash; Contract for Deed; Conventional
Sewer:
City Sewer/Connected
Special Search:
3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Primary Bdr Suite
Stories:
More Than 2 Stories
Water:
City Water/Connected
Waterfront Type:
Lake Front
Waterfront View:
West
Contract Information
- Contingency
- None
- Original List Price
- 2195000
- ListPrice
- 1800000
- Owner is an Agent?
- Yes
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- House Number
- 1812
- Street Direction Prefix
- E
- Street Name
- Shore
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- Postal City
- Detroit Lakes
- County
- Becker
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 56501
Assessments
- Assessment Balance
- 225
- Tax With Assessments
- 21558
Building Information
- Finished SqFt Above Ground
- 6500
More Information
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet
- Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
- 0-4
Lake Details
- Lake Acres
- 3089
- Lake Depth
- 82
Lease Details
- Land Leased
- Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
- Homestead
- No
Ownership
- Fractional Ownership
- No
Parking Characteristics
- Garage Dimensions
- 26x26
- Garage Square Feet
- 800
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 41
- Section#
- 12
- Township#
- 138
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Den | Main |
| Dining Room | Upper |
| Family Room | Upper |
| First (1st) Bedroom | Main |
| Four Season Porch | Upper |
| Fourth (4th) Bedroom | Upper |
| Kitchen | Upper |
| Living Room | Upper |
| Second (2nd) Bedroom | Upper |
| Third (3rd) Bedroom | Upper |
Listing Office:
Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026
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