23800 Elmcrest Avenue N, Forest Lake, MN 55025 (MLS# 7051711)


$675,000
23800 Elmcrest Avenue N
Forest Lake, MN 55025
MLS# 7051711
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  2402 sqft


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Property Description
This beautifully maintained home is set on over six scenic acres overlooking Higgins environmental lake, just minutes from downtown Forest Lake. A welcoming foyer greets you upon entry, complete with a spacious walk-in coat closet. The remodeled kitchen features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and custom built-ins, all thoughtfully positioned to capture stunning lake views. The upper level offers a generous living room and a cozy library, both filled with natural light and overlooking the water. The primary suite has been tastefully updated and includes a large walk-in closet and a full bath. The lower level is ideal for entertaining an open family room with a fireplace and walkout access to the backyard, along with two additional bedrooms, a three-quarter bath, and a conveniently located laundry room. Major updates have been completed over time, including windows, furnace and air conditioning, water heater, and roof. The home also features durable James Hardie siding and a blacktop driveway installed in 2020. A standout feature of this property is the impressive outbuilding space. One side measures 30x40, fully insulated and heated, while the other spans 30x44 and includes a gas heater, floor drain and 14 ft garage door height making these spaces perfect for hobbies, recreation, collectors or even a home business. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and modern convenience, all within close proximity to the shops, dining, and amenities of Forest Lake. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this remarkable home your own.

Details
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Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Active
Contingency: None
Current Price: $675,000
Original List Price: 675000
ListPrice: 675000
List Date: 2026-04-11
Office/Member Info
Association: MAAR
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1979
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Acres: 6.5
Bath Three Quarters: 1
Bath Half: 0
Lake/Waterfront Name: Higgins
Bath Quarter: 0
Main Floor Total SqFt: 410
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1394
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1008
Total Finished Sqft: 2402.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Foundation Size: 1008
Style: (SF) Single Family
Garage Stalls: 8
Association Fee: 0
Assessment Pending: No
Bedrooms: 3
Baths Total: 2
Bath Full: 1
Total SqFt: 2402
Location, Tax and Other Information
AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: SECTION 06 TOWNSHIP 032 RANGE 021 PT OF GOV LOT 1 BEING THAT PART LYING WESTERLY OF ELMCREST AVENUE NORTH AND NORTHERLY OF FOLLOWING DESC LINE:COMMENCING AT WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 6 THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 6 DIST ANCE OF 1756.42 FEET TO ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING OF LINE THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY DEFLECTING 112 DEGREES 29 MINUTES TO RIGHT TO CENTERLINE OF ELMCREST AVENUE NORTH AND THERE TERMINATING SUBJECT TO ELMCREST AVENUE NORTH
Listing City: Forest Lake
Map Page: 39
Municipality: Forest Lake
School District: Forest Lake
School District Phone: 651-982-8103
DNR Lake ID#: 02000200
DNR Lake Classification: Natural Environment
Zip Plus 4: 9338
Property ID Number: 0603221220009
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 4648
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: This beautifully maintained home is set on over six scenic acres overlooking Higgins environmental lake, just minutes from downtown Forest Lake. A welcoming foyer greets you upon entry, complete with a spacious walk-in coat closet. The remodeled kitchen features hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and custom built-ins, all thoughtfully positioned to capture stunning lake views. The upper level offers a generous living room and a cozy library, both filled with natural light and overlooking the water. The primary suite has been tastefully updated and includes a large walk-in closet and a full bath. The lower level is ideal for entertaining an open family room with a fireplace and walkout access to the backyard, along with two additional bedrooms, a three-quarter bath, and a conveniently located laundry room. Major updates have been completed over time, including windows, furnace and air conditioning, water heater, and roof. The home also features durable James Hardie siding and a blacktop driveway installed in 2020. A standout feature of this property is the impressive outbuilding space. One side measures 30x40, fully insulated and heated, while the other spans 30x44 and includes a gas heater, floor drain and 14 ft garage door height making these spaces perfect for hobbies, recreation, collectors or even a home business. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and modern convenience, all within close proximity to the shops, dining, and amenities of Forest Lake. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this remarkable home your own.
Directions: 35N, exit 131 Co Hwy 2, take left onto Co Hwy 2 (W Broadway Ave), turn right onto Elmcrest Ave N, left to home
Accessible
None: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Amenities Unit
Hardwood Floors: 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Assessment Installment: 0
Tax With Assessments: 4648
Assumable Loan
Not Assumable: 1
Basement
Concrete Block: 1
Drain Tiled: 1
Full: 1
Bath Description
Upper Level Full Bath: 1
3/4 Basement: 1
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1394
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1008
Construction Materials
Concrete: 1
Frame: 1
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Dining Room Description
Eat In Kitchen: 1
Exterior
Brick/Stone: 1
Vinyl: 1
Family Room Characteristics
Lower Level: 1
Fireplace Characteristics
Family Room: 1
Gas Burning: 1
Foundation
Concrete Block: 1
Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Insurance Fee
Insurance Fee: 0
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 103
Lake Depth: 0
Lake/Waterfront
Lake Front: 1
Laundry
Lower Level: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Lock Box Type
Combo: 1
Lot Description
Irregular Lot: 1
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: Yes
Outbuildings
Additional Garage: 1
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Garage Dimensions: 30 x 40, 30 x 44, 22 x 22
Garage Door Height: 14
Garage Square Feet: 3004
Multiple Garages: 1
Floor Drain: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Heated Garage: 1
Insulated Garage: 1
RV Access/Parking: 1
Public Survey Info
Range#: 21
Section#: 6
Township#: 32
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Roof
Age Over 8 Years: 1
Sellers Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
VA: 1
Sewer
Mound Septic: 1
Stories
Bi-Level: 1
Water
Well: 1
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 23800
Street Name: Elmcrest
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: N
Postal City: Forest Lake
County: Washington
State: MN
Zip Code: 55025
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Natural Woodwork; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Assumable Loan: Not Assumable
Basement: Concrete Block; Drain Tiled; Full
Bath Description: Upper Level Full Bath; 3/4 Basement
Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen
Exterior: Brick/Stone; Vinyl
Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level
Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning
Foundation: Concrete Block
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Laundry: Lower Level
Lock Box Type: Combo
Lot Description: Irregular Lot
Outbuildings: Additional Garage
Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; RV Access/Parking
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA
Sewer: Mound Septic
Stories: Bi-Level
Water: Well
Room Information
Room Name Dimensions Level
Bathroom11 x 5Lower
Family Room23 x 13Lower
First (1st) Bedroom15 x 13Upper
Foyer14 x 6Main
Kitchen17 x 14Main
Laundry11 x 7Lower
Library21 x 10Upper
Living Room26 x 12Upper
Primary Bath10 x 10Upper
Second (2nd) Bedroom11 x 11Lower
Third (3rd) Bedroom11 x 11Lower

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Last Updated: April - 17 - 2026

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