30602 440th Street, Melrose, MN 56352 (MLS# 7047075)

30602 440th Street, Melrose, MN 56352

$449,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,608 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 79,715 Status: Active
Current Price: $449,000 List Date: 4/17/2026 Last Modified: 10/05/2026

Overview

Description

Offered for the first time in over 30 years due to the sellers downsizing, this charming lake home presents a rare opportunity on Big Birch Lake. Set on nearly 2 acres of land with 80 feet of prime north-facing lakeshore, the property offers a peaceful setting and beautiful water views. The home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with an open kitchen and dining area designed to take full advantage of the scenic lakefront. Included with the property are the appliances, as well as the dock and pontoon lift—making it easy to start enjoying lake life right away. Conveniently located just 45 minutes from St. Cloud and Alexandria, and only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area, this property is ideal as a weekend retreat or a full-time residence.

Listing Details MLS# 7047075

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
80
Waterfront YN
Yes
Year Built
1920
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1304
Above Grd Total SqFt
1308
Below Grd Total SqFt
300
Total SqFt
1608
Total Finished Sqft
1308.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Big Birch
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1308
Power Company
Stearns Electric Association
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
See Survey from 2026
Acres
1.83
Assessment Pending
No

Property Features

Accessible: No Stairs Internal Air Conditioning: None Appliances: Dryer; Fuel Tank - Owned; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Partial Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Room Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Steep Exterior: Vinyl Fireplace Characteristics: Free Standing; Wood Burning Foundation: Combination; Concrete Block; Stone Fuel: Oil; Wood Heating: Forced Air; Wood Stove Lake Details: Hard; Sand Laundry: Main Level Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Additional Garage Property Subtype: Acreage Road Frontage: Paved Streets; Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Special Funding; VA; Other Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom Stories: One Water: Well Waterfront Type: Lake Front Waterfront View: North

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
525000
ListPrice
449000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
30602
Street Name
440th
Street Suffix
Street
Postal City
Melrose
County
Stearns
State
MN
Zip Code
56352
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
Elmwood Beach

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
3192

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1308

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
26-40

Lake Details

Lake Acres
2106
Lake Depth
81

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
600

Public Survey Info

Range#
32
Section#
31
Township#
127

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Dining Room 13.5 x 10 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 16 x 13 Main
Foyer 15 x 9 Main
Kitchen 10.5 x 14 Main
Laundry 8.5 x 8.5 Main
Living Room 21 x 12 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 11 x 12.5 Main
IDX
Listing Office: Central MN Realty LLC
Last Updated: October - 05 - 2026
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