8526 253rd St, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
About This Home
Beautifully Maintained Home with DEEDED ACCESS to LITTLE COMFORT LAKE. Open Floorplan with vaulted Ceilings, Gorgeous Kitchen,Huge Insulated Garage. Move in Condition..Must See to Appreciate!!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10x9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9x9
Family Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 21x11
Features
- Finished area below ground: 1,032
- Finished area above ground: 1,032
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Boiler
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,038
- Total interior livable area: 2,064 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12x10
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22x15
Utility Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10x9
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 131109600
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 1032
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Waterfront features: Deeded Access
Lot
- Lot size: 0.55 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 133 x 231
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
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
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Chisago 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 | $2,123 | $25,476 |
| Home Insurance * | $234 | $2,808 |
| Property Taxes | $422 | $5,064 |
| Electricity | $174 | $2,088 |
| Total | $2,953 | $35,436 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Listed for sale | $419,900 |
| 2001-05-18 | Sold | $163,000 |
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