43801 Sylvia Valley Rd, Melrose, MN, 56352
About This Home
This stunning, must-see lake home offers approximately 18 acres of private, secluded land with prime hunting opportunities on highly sought-after Little Birch Lake. This clean, in-demand lake is conveniently located just 45 minutes from St. Cloud and Alexandria, and only 90 minutes from the Twin Cities metro area. This is the perfect place to create lasting memories. The home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for family and guests. Adley Creek flows through the property, and you can watch fish spawning right from your patio, just 30 feet from the water. Situated on the southeast end of Little Birch Lake, the property also includes the scenic DNR dam, where water flows into Sylvia Lake—an absolutely beautiful and unique feature. Multiple outbuildings offer ample storage. One newer building is heated and includes a bathroom, adding extra functionality and comfort. The property is being sold with docks and appliances included. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special lake property.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Metal,Pitched
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Water Osmosis System,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level,Sink
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 425
- Dimensions: 25 x 17
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 345
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,219
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Dual Fuel/Off Peak,Fireplace(s),Radiator
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 384
- Total interior livable area: 384 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 23 x 18
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 63.2
- Dimensions: 7.9x8
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 364
- Dimensions: 28 x 13
Primary Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12x10
Walk In Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 5.5x10
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors 36"+
Details
- Parcel number: 21122250000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 1835
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake,See Remarks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream,Dock,Lake Front,Lake Bottom(Gravel,Hard,Reeds,Sand,Soft,Wetland)
Lot
- Lot size: 18 Acres
- Features: Additional Land Available,Irregular Lot,Tree Coverage - Heavy
- Lot size dimensions: Irregular
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage,Gravel,Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Insulated Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- 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
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Stearns 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 | $3,842 | $46,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $601 | $7,212 |
| Property Taxes | $412 | $4,944 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,050 |
| Total | $5,025 | $60,300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Listed for sale | $774,900 |
| 2025-10-01 | Listing removed | $774,900 |
| 2025-08-12 | Pending sale | $774,900 |
| 2025-04-06 | Listed for sale | $774,900 |
| 2025-03-27 | Listing removed | $774,900 |
| 2024-10-21 | Listed for sale | $774,900 |
| 2024-10-10 | Listing removed | $774,900 |
| 2024-04-19 | Listed for sale | $774,900 |
| 2024-04-12 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-02-18 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
| 2024-02-10 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-07-17 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
| 2023-06-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-01-17 | Price change | $899,900 |
| 2022-09-16 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000 |
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