$349,900
3796 Highway 53 International Falls, MN 56649 - Rat Root River
For Sale MLS# 7102219
3 beds 4 baths 2,100 sq ft Single Family
Details for 3796 Highway 53
MLS# 7102219
Description for 3796 Highway 53, International Falls, MN, 56649 - Rat Root River
Rare Opportunity: Riverfront Ranch-Style Home with Massive Income & Recreation Potential in Ericsburg!Imagine owning this unique ranch-style home on the scenic Rat Root River, just 9 miles from International Falls. Sitting on nearly 2 private acres, this property offers direct river access with your own private boat launch and dock, connecting you to six stunning lakes — Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand Point, Crane, and Rat Root. Whether you're a boater, angler, or nature lover, this is your gateway to endless Northern Minnesota adventures.The spacious yard features a 24x32 pole building, a large asphalt parking lot, and full RV hookups — perfect for guests, storage, or extra income.Bar/Grill Side: Full kitchen, living room, spacious bedroom, 3/4 bathroom plus separate tub. Easily restore it to a functioning bar with seating area or pool room.Residential Side: Full kitchen, full bathroom with laundry, 1/2 bath, dining area, living room, two bedrooms, and a convenient separate rear entry.This rare combination of riverfront living, commercial potential, and flexible space is perfect for an owner-operator or investor looking to live the Northern Minnesota dream while building equity and income.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family, Ranch-Style Home
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Lot Size: 1.98 Acres
Square Feet: 2,100 sq ft
Year Built: 1979
Foundation: 2,100 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Subdivision: Auditors 16
County: Koochiching
Days On Market: 21
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 361 - International Falls
Room Information
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
1/4 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Family: Main Level
Dining: Living/Dining Room
Laundry: Main Level
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 2,100 sq ft
Appliances: Energy Star Appliances, Fuel Tank - Rented, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan/Hood
Basement: Crawl Space
Facilities: Easily Divided
Fireplaces: 2, Primary Bedroom, Gas Burning, Family Room
Additional Interior Features: Washer/Dryer Hookup, 3 BR on One Level, All Living Facilities on One Level, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Window, Main Floor Laundry
Utilities
Water: Artesian
Sewer: Private, Mound
Cooling: Wall
Heating: Zoned, Propane, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Description: Driveway - Asphalt, Electric, Detached Garage, Storage, RV Access/Parking, Garage Dimensions - 24 ft x 32 ft, Garage Sq Ft - 768.0
Exterior: Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Lot View: River
Lot Dimensions: 342 ft x 251 ft
Zoning: Business/Commercial,Residential-Single Family
Topography: Level
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Dock, Boat Slip, Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light, Road Frontage - County, US Highway
Out Buildings: Pole Building, Garage(s), Shed - Storage
Waterfront Details
Boat Facilities: Boat Facilities
Standard Water Body: Rat Root River
DNR Lake ID: S36000600
Water Front Features: River Front
Driving Directions
Go south on US-53 for 9.5 miles the house will be on your left at the intersection for US-53 and CR-98.
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 1308000240
Tax Amount: 1146
Tax Year: 2025
HomeStead Description: Non-Homesteaded
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