$617,000
297 E 2nd St Knife River, MN 55609
Pending MLS# 6126239
3 beds 3 baths 2,205 sq ft Single Family
Details for 297 E 2nd St
MLS# 6126239
Description for 297 E 2nd St, Knife River, MN, 55609
Mid-century modern ranch set on 5.7 private acres among beautiful old growth white and red pines in Knife River. This impeccable home offers the timeless design character you’d expect from a classic mid-century property, paired with thoughtful updates and a peaceful North Shore setting just blocks from Lake Superior and the Knife River marina. The comfortable main floor features an open living and dining area with large picture windows, oak hardwood flooring, a tray ceiling, and a stunning curved birch and brick feature wall with a wood-burning fireplace. The updated eat-in kitchen is filled with natural light and offers abundant birch cabinetry, quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless Fisher & Paykel appliances, wooded views, and a cozy gas fireplace. All three bedrooms are located on the main level, including a spacious primary suite with double closets and a private three-quarter bath with tiled walk-in shower. A full main-floor bathroom serves the additional bedrooms and living areas. The walkout lower level expands the home with a spacious recreation room, gas fireplace with stone surround, new three-quarter bath, tidy laundry area, storage room, utility space, and room for a game table, media area, exercise equipment, hobbies, or guests. Outdoors, enjoy a beautifully private setting with mature trees, open lawn, patio space, a firepit gathering area, and room to roam. A two-car attached garage offers everyday convenience, while the 44x30 pole barn provides excellent additional storage for vehicles, equipment, tools, and all your North Shore toys. Additional features include a generator, city sewer, private well, propane boiler heat, fiber optic internet, and multiple fireplaces throughout the home. A rare Knife River offering with privacy, space, mid-century style, and close proximity to Lake Superior, the Knife River marina, and all the recreation of the North Shore.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, SF/Detached
Status: Pending
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 5.70 Acres
Square Feet: 2,205 sq ft
Year Built: 1959
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Construction: Frame/Wood
County: Lake
School Information
District: Lake Superior #381
Room Information
Main Floor
Living Room: 20x16
Dining Room: 8.5x13
Kitchen: 11.5x11
Other: 7.5x7.5
Primary Bedroom: 13x14
Bedroom: 10x11
Bedroom: 13x10
Family Room: 31x15
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 2
Additonal Room Information
Dining: Eat-In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,3/4 Primary,Full Main Floor
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 1,615 sq ft
Square Footage below: 590 sq ft
Basement: Walkout, Bath, Utility Room, Family/Rec Room, Dryer Hook-Ups, Washer Hook-Ups, Full, Concrete Block, Fireplace
Fireplaces: Multiple - See Remarks
Utilities
Water: Private
Sewer: City
Heating: Boiler, Fireplace, Propane
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Description: Garage Description - Attached,Detached,Multiple
Exterior: Wood, Stone
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Out Buildings: Pole Building
Driving Directions
HWY 61 to Central Ave to E 2nd St to 297.
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 25-5200-30860
Tax Amount: 2802
Tax Year: 2026
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Sales History & Tax Summary for 297 E 2nd St
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Schools
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