$459,900
280 County Rd 3 Carlton, MN 55718
Pending MLS# 6123041
4 beds 3 baths 2,650 sq ft Single Family
Details for 280 County Rd 3
MLS# 6123041
Description for 280 County Rd 3, Carlton, MN, 55718
Discover the unmatched charm and craftsmanship of this high-quality, one-owner log home set on 2.35 beautifully maintained acres. With over 2,500 finished square feet, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers a rare blend of privacy, character, and meticulous care. The home is positioned on rolling and level terrain surrounded by perennial gardens, apple trees, a Christmas tree plantation, 150-year-old white pines, slate rock outcrops, rock landscaping, wildlife-friendly features, and thoughtfully placed drain tiling. Enjoy a newer metal roof (2018), maintenance-free decking on the front and rear entries, a walkout basement, and an east-facing rear patio perfect for morning sun. The craftsmanship throughout is extraordinary—the upper level was built using boards milled from salvaged Tamarack logs from the St. Louis River, vaulted living room logs were reclaimed from a 100-year-old hay barn, and additional structural lumber came from Duluth’s historic Elevator 8 terminal. Inside, the rooms are spacious and bright with deep window sills, custom treatments, built-ins, and abundant storage. The walkout level includes a workshop/bonus room that could serve as a 5th bedroom, an immaculate utility room, and a nearly soundproof apartment featuring a full kitchen, living/dining area with custom Lori bed, ¾ bath, and a legal egress bedroom—ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or rental opportunities. Outside, the property offers a 2-car garage, pole building, additional outbuildings, a log garden shed/playhouse, boiler shed, sandbox beneath the deck, volleyball posts with cement inserts, clothesline, tree swings, compost site, scaffolding, and a full RV hookup. A remote-controlled antenna provides excellent TV reception, and multiple security/motion lights offer peace of mind. The home sits 120 feet off County Road 3 with minimal traffic noise, and a new pickleball court is being installed across the street. You’ll also enjoy quick access to paved hiking/biking/snowmobile trails, Jay Cooke State Park, and Carlton’s local conveniences. The property is served by city water and sewer, natural gas, a Trane forced-air furnace with central air and newer heat pump, high-efficiency water heater, and optional wood boiler system. The sellers have meticulously documented every detail of the home’s systems for the next owners. Make an appointment today to see this beautiful home!
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, SF/Detached
Status: Pending
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 2.35 Acres
Square Feet: 2,650 sq ft
Year Built: 1985
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Story
Construction: Log Home
County: Carlton
School Information
District: Carlton #93
Room Information
Main Floor
Living Room: 15x19
Dining Room: 15x13
Kitchen: 16x14
4 Season Porch: 31x11
Bedroom: 15x14
Upper Floor
Bedroom: 14x15
Bedroom: 14x14
Lower Floor
Bedroom: 14x12
Bonus Room: 15x14
2nd Kitchen: 8x7.5
Living Room: 15x17
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Other: 4 Season Porch, Den/Office, Enclosed Porch, Family/Rec, Second Kitchen, Storage Room, Sunrm/Solarium, Workshop
Dining: Eat-In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Main Floor,1/2 Upper
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 1,912 sq ft
Square Footage below: 738 sq ft
Appliances: Range/Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
Basement: Walkout, Finished, Bedrooms, Family/Rec Room, Kitchen, Bath, Full, Egress Windows, Concrete Block, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups, Utility Room, Apartment
Doors/Windows: Vinyl Frame
Fireplaces: Gas
Additional Interior Features: Natural Woodwork, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet, Skylight, Vaulted Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Mechanicals - Water Heater-Gas
Utilities
Water: City
Sewer: City
Cooling: Central
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Outdoor Boiler
Exterior / Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage Description - Multiple
Exterior: Stone, Log
Roof: Metal
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Patio, Deck, Tree Coverage - Medium, Rolling, Road Frontage - Paved, County
Out Buildings: Storage Shed, Pole Building, Other Buildings
Driving Directions
From Intersection in city of Carlton, drive south .6 miles to County Road 3, turn right on 3, drive .4 miles and turn left into driveway just before Hillside Cemetery.
Financial Considerations
Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA DVA
Tax/Property ID: 15-180-0314
Tax Amount: 4856
Tax Year: 2025
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Sales History & Tax Summary for 280 County Rd 3
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Schools
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