8135 County Road 65 NE, Deer River, MN 56636
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 780 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 6792515
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $229,000 (↓ $30,000)
Is 8135 County Road 65 NE a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Strong Value
At $255/sqft — This home is priced 9% below the typical Deer River single-family home of $280/sqft.
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$1,214/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,006
- Property taxes
- $86
- Home insurance (est.)
- $116
- Special assessments
- $6
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($39,800) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~8
The price here has already come down — the numbers point to real room to negotiate.
- 341 days on market — more than triple the usual 113 days
- Price cut 13.1% (−$30,000)
- No negative signals found in the listing history
MMR track record: Offer-Ready homes closed a median 11% below their highest asking price — vs 3% for non-flagged reduced homes. MMR analysis of 19 vs 429 NorthstarMLS sales, updated monthly.
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About This Home
First time offered! Property has been in the same family since 1911.Property was an old hunting and fishing camp resort many years ago. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage nestled on the waters edge. 297 feet of lakeshore, plus or minus and a total of 5.69 acres plus or minus pending the final survey and county approval including the county rd. Approximately 1.26 acres +or- on the lakeside ,and the balance of mature timber across the road. This property is a one of a kind opportunity , and is nestled on the shores of beautiful Little Vermillion Lake known for excellent fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, this property is a true gem. If you're seeking a peaceful getaway, a basecamp for adventures, or a private lakeside retreat, this is it. Cabin needs a little TLC, but has great bones, and will be sold as is, fully furnished.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $149K and $249K in Deer River:
- The field: 12 similar Deer River homes for sale — you have options.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1929
- Above Grade
- 780 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 5.69 acres
- Heating
- Baseboard, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
- Water
- Sand Point, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $1,030
- Special Assessments
- $66
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 340
8135 County Road 65 NE is listed in Deer River, MN, part of Cass County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 8135 County Road 65 NE
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8135 County Road 65 NE
- Is $199,000 a good price for a home in Deer River?
- According to BuyPulse, 8135 County Road 65 NE rates Strong Value — at $255/sqft it's priced 9% below the typical Deer River single-family home of $280/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Deer River homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 8135 County Road 65 NE — and what do they mean?
- This property has $66/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $1,030/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- What type of heating and cooling does 8135 County Road 65 NE have?
- 8135 County Road 65 NE has Baseboard, Wood Stove heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 8135 County Road 65 NE located?
- 8135 County Road 65 NE is in Deer River, MN 56636, in Cass County.
- Is 8135 County Road 65 NE still available?
- Yes — 8135 County Road 65 NE is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 8135 County Road 65 NE built?
- 8135 County Road 65 NE was built in 1929. It features a block foundation.
- How walkable is 8135 County Road 65 NE?
- 8135 County Road 65 NE has a Walk Score of 0/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 30/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 8135 County Road 65 NE are for sale in Deer River?
- 12 similar homes (single-family homes between $149K and $249K in Deer River) are for sale right now — you have options.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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