2715 Roberts Is, International Falls, MN, 56649
About This Home
Enchanting 2.6-acre pristine Rainy Lake Island paradise on the U.S. side of the lake! You could have a private family or corporate compound or return it back into a resort that it formerly was. The island is divided into 2 portions connected by a thin strip of sand beach. During the record flood of 2022 none of the cabins on this portion of the island flooded. The island has a great Rainy Lake history and was conceived by Major Horace Gordan Roberts in 1913. Roberts was a well to do businessman from Davenport, Iowa and reportedly had vast lumber holdings around the country. In 1959 Gerald and Olive Wagness bought the island and ran it as a resort till 1972 before it was sold into private hands. The island boasts 4 cabins with 9 bedrooms total, a generous woodshop, a woodshed, a kids play cottage, a gazebo, a centrally located laundry and a small bunkhouse for additional sleeping quarters and access to a shared beach. Located on the edge of Voyageurs National Park the fishing is world class and the Canadian Shield scenery is second to none.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
- Construction materials: Post and Beam,Frame,Log
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Common Area,Electric Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9x8
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16x10
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 285
- Dimensions: 15x19
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,314
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Space Heater,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,314
- Total interior livable area: 3,314 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16x16
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14x16
Screened Porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 25x12
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 1502200110
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 3314
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay,East,Lake,North,Panoramic,South,West
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Deeded Access,Dock,Lake Front,Lake View
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 1300
Lot
- Lot size: 2.60 Acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline,Island/Peninsula,Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot size dimensions: round island
Parking
- Parking features: Other
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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Koochiching 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 | $6,568 | $78,816 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,597 | $19,164 |
| Property Taxes | $855 | $10,260 |
| Electricity | $279 | $3,354 |
| Total | $9,299 | $111,588 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Price change | $1,499,999 |
| 2025-08-26 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000 |
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