6502 Birch Beach Dr NW, Williams, MN, 56686
About This Home
Charming 2-Bedroom Cabin on Prized Birch Beach! Rare opportunity to own a cozy, updated cabin at Birch Beach on the legendary Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota! Nestled in this sought-after, quiet community (just north of Williams), this property is a true gem—small waterfront parcels like this seldom come on the market. This welcoming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin has been nicely refreshed with numerous recent updates, including fresh siding, modern mechanical systems, and updated plumbing—ready for immediate enjoyment or hassle-free ownership. There is a 1 bedroom guest cabin that is a perfect spot for your extra company! The compact layout maximizes comfort and efficiency, perfect for weekend getaways, family retreats, or as a peaceful fishing/hunting base. Lake of the Woods is world-famous for its walleye, sauger, pike, and muskie fishing, plus endless boating, ice fishing, and outdoor adventures across its vast waters and islands. Birch Beach offers that classic Northwoods vibe with easy lake access and a serene setting. Don’t miss this hard-to-find slice of paradise—properties here move fast!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 576
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Space Heater,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 576
- Total interior livable area: 576 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 165101240
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 576
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 50
Lot
- Lot size: 6,969 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 140
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
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
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Lake of the Woods County and Minnesota
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,263 | $15,156 |
| Home Insurance * | $173 | $2,076 |
| Property Taxes | $170 | $2,040 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,050 |
| Total | $1,776 | $21,312 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Listed for sale | $259,000 |
| 2025-12-13 | Listing removed | $249,000 |
| 2025-10-22 | Price change | $249,000 |
| 2025-09-04 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2025-08-08 | Price change | $280,000 |
| 2025-07-01 | Price change | $285,000 |
| 2025-06-12 | Price change | $295,000 |
| 2025-05-08 | Price change | $298,000 |
| 2024-12-13 | Listed for sale | $311,200 |
| 2022-05-25 | Sold | $185,000 |
| 2022-04-18 | Pending sale | $179,900 |
| 2022-04-13 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2019-07-31 | Sold | $110,000 |
| 2019-06-24 | Pending sale | $99,500 |
| 2019-06-19 | Listed for sale | $99,500 |
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