




49231 County Road 173 Cabin 9, Deer River, MN, 56636
About This Home
Welcome to Bowstring Shores, where lake living meets opportunity. Cabin nine is a fully furnished studio cabin with beautiful views of the lake. It's a simple and affordable way to get on the lake! This is more than just a cabin; it is a turnkey getaway with built-in income potential. Located on highly sought-after Bowstring Lake, one of northern Minnesota’s premier fishing lakes, this newly developed common interest community offers a unique ownership experience. Enjoy your time at the lake when you want it, and take advantage of a professionally managed rental program when you are not using the property. This allows owners the ability to generate income and offset expenses while maintaining a low-maintenance, hands-off ownership experience. Bowstring Lake spans nearly 10,000 acres and is well known for its excellent fishing, including walleye, northern pike, and panfish. The property also benefits from the deepest and most accessible private landing on the lake, accommodating a wide range of watercraft, including larger boats. Surrounded by the Chippewa National Forest, the area offers year-round recreation with nearby trails, hunting land, and outdoor activities. Each cabin within Bowstring Shores offers its own unique layout and character, while sharing the benefits of lake access, functional design, and the classic Up North cabin feel buyers are looking for. Common amenities include dock access, pool, laundry facilities, and maintained shared spaces, all designed to simplify ownership and enhance the overall experience. Whether you are searching for a personal retreat, a fishing basecamp, or an investment opportunity, this property offers a rare combination of all three in one setting. Multiple units available with varying sizes, layouts, and price points.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Materials
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Log
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Other
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Family Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 256
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 256
- Total interior livable area: 256 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs Internal
Details
- Parcel number: 094450090
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 256
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground,Heated,Shared
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: West
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front,Lake Bottom(Rocky)
Lot
- Lot size: 2,178 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: x
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
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Itasca 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 | $733 | $8,796 |
| Home Insurance * | $116 | $1,392 |
| Property Taxes | $103 | $1,236 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,050 |
| Total | $1,122 | $13,464 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Listed for sale | $160,000 |
