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12949 Birch Dr, Sauk Centre, MN, 56378

5beds
3baths
4,200sqft
$865,000
$206price/sqft
$6,233/moest. monthly cost
$249,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

For Sale: Lake Home on Sauk Lake -- FSBO -- Sauk Centre, MN -- Custom built walkout rambler on 125 ft of gently sloped shoreline. View is amazing looking from the head of Sauk Lake. This spacious 4200 square foot home, built in 2008, offers main floor living with plenty of room for guests. The floor plan is open with 9-ft ceilings, oversized windows and gas fireplaces both up & down. Main floor master suite includes a large walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, and spacious shower. Kitchen features oak cabinets with a center island, Silestone countertops, SS appliances & a walk-in pantry. Main floor laundry/mud room is conveniently located. Garage is 3 stalls with heated floors and a large attic for storage. Basement is completely finished with a spacious family room/den, wet bar, 3 large bedrooms with an additional flex room that could serve as a 4th lower level bedroom, heated floors and an impressive amount of storage. Outdoor highlights include maintenance free deck, 2 patio sitting areas, additional parking pad, and storage shed.

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
10
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Sauk Centre MiddleGrades 5-66.2 mi
8/10
Sauk Centre SecondaryGrades 7-126.2 mi
8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2008

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range / Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Basement: Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Carpet
  • Fireplace: Yes

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 4,200 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 030048200

Features

  • On waterfront: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.66 Acres

Parking

  • Parking features: Garage - Attached

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Todd County and Minnesota

Flood
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,373$52,476
Home Insurance *$510$6,120
Property Taxes $996$11,952
Electricity $354$4,250
Total$6,233$74,796
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$213,702/yr
40% on housing$186,990/yr
45% on housing$166,213/yr

Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 4,160Commercial: 101
Total Premiums$4.54M
Total Exposure$457.44M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.2%
11.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.7%
2.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.6%
2.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$206This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 56378$222
Todd County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 56378$153
Todd County$125

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-07Listed for sale$875,000
2020-12-31Sold$600,000
2009-03-25Sold$515

For Sale by Owner

AgentProperty Owner

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