$1,195,000
6848 Bear Island Road Duluth, MN 55803 - Island Lake Reservoir
For Sale MLS# 7076929
5 beds 3 baths 1,800 sq ft Single Family
Details for 6848 Bear Island Road
MLS# 7076929
Description for 6848 Bear Island Road, Duluth, MN, 55803 - Island Lake Reservoir
Nestled on 7 private acres with 225 feet of sandy Lake shoreline, this exceptional waterfront retreat offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and year-round comfort. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with warm Northwoods character, dual fuel heating, and in-floor heat for added comfort throughout the seasons. A separate 2 bedroom, 1 bath guest cottage with LP furnace provides ideal space for guests, extended family, or additional rental potential. Enjoy endless summer days on the sandy beach frontage, perfect for swimming, boating, and lakeside entertaining. The property includes two private docks, a boathouse, sauna, gazebo, raspberry patch, apple trees, and strawberry plants, creating the ultimate lake lifestyle. Built for both adventure and convenience, the impressive 40x64 steel pole building features extra-thick steel construction, 14-foot ceilings, 5-inch reinforced concrete slab with rebar, oversized 12x12 and 10x12 doors, and two RV plug-ins. An additional 21x26 finished area houses an endless exercise pool with jets for year-round enjoyment. A heated garage adds even more functionality for storage, hobbies, or recreational equipment. This rare Island Lake property combines stunning natural beauty, quality construction, and unmatched amenities in one extraordinary package.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 7 Acres
Square Feet: 1,800 sq ft
Year Built: 1993
Foundation: 1,800 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Subdivision: Maple Shores
County: St. Louis
Days On Market: 7
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 700 - Hermantown
Room Information
Main Floor
Bedroom 1: 11x10
Bedroom 2: 11x10
Bedroom 3: 14x11
Dining Room:
Guest House: 26x20
Kitchen: 20x10.3
Living Room: 36x17
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Other: Other (9x16), Spa or Sauna Room (9x15)
Dining: Kitchen/Dining Room
Laundry: Main Level
Bath Description: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 1,800 sq ft
Fireplaces: 1
Additional Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Utilities
Water: Private
Sewer: Private
Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split
Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, Ductless Mini-Split, Electric, Fireplace
Exterior / Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 14
Parking Description: Multiple Garages, Detached Garage, Garage Sq Ft - 952.0
Exterior: Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Patio
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: Island Lake Reservoir
DNR Lake ID: 69037200
Water Front Features: Lake Front
Water Frontage Length: 225 Ft.
Lake Acres: 8,001
Lake Depth: 94 Ft.
Driving Directions
Rice lake Rd, left on Emerson Rd, right to Bever River Rd, left on Fish Lake Rd, follow to Taft Rd, then right on Bear Island Rd, property on right.
Financial Considerations
Other Annual Tax: $34
Tax/Property ID: 365009000160
Tax Amount: 6432
Tax Year: 2026
HomeStead Description: Homesteaded
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