744 N Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
About This Home
Step back in time with this beautifully restored 1910 single-family home, originally a cabin and now thoughtfully converted while maintaining its vintage charm. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home blends history and modern convenience, offering a rare opportunity across the street from Forest Lake with stunning lake views. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new boiler (2020), new water heater (2020), new sewer line (2022), and a roof replaced by the previous owner in 2019. Enjoy the beauty of lake life just steps from your front door while being close to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. If you love history, craftsmanship, and character, this Forest Lake home is one you won’t want to miss.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 12x20
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13x13
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 925
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Boiler
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 925 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0503221410024
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 925
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake View
Lot
- Lot size: 7,492 sqft
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 150
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway - Other Surface
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Washington 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 | $1,259 | $15,108 |
| Home Insurance * | $139 | $1,668 |
| Property Taxes | $236 | $2,832 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,050 |
| Total | $1,804 | $21,648 |
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Price change | $249,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | Price change | $260,000 |
| 2026-06-15 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2025-12-14 | Listing removed | $275,000 |
| 2025-09-15 | Price change | $275,000 |
| 2025-08-25 | Listed for sale | $290,000 |
| 2019-06-18 | Sold | $184,000 |
| 2019-05-23 | Price change | $179,000 |
| 2019-03-28 | Listed for sale | $185,000 |
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