40861 Acorn Drive, Dent, MN 56528
5 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,501 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7032970
Price Reduced — was $925,000 (↓ $25,100) · M Markdowns
Is 40861 Acorn Drive a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Strong Value
At $257/sqft — This home is priced right at the typical Dent single-family home of $264/sqft.
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$5,557/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $4,550
- Property taxes
- $482
- Home insurance (est.)
- $525
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($179,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
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Located in Wallace & Jungs Add/Vlg/Perha, Dent, MN.
About This Home
Beautifully maintained 5 bed, 3 bath lake home on over 2 private wooded acres with 200’ of frontage on East Silent Lake. Enjoy stunning lake views from the large gourmet kitchen featuring abundant windows and beautifully refinished wood floors throughout the home. New roof in 2025. East Silent Lake is a quiet 310 acre lake known for its exceptionally clear water with visibility up to 22’ and depths reaching 48’. The property features a sandy beach and a peaceful, serene setting perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a charming separate log guest cabin with heat, A/C and kitchenette, plus a large 40x63 shed with concrete floor and electricity—ideal for storage, workshop space or all your lake toys. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, space and beautiful lake living.
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Homes like this one — single-family homes between $675K and $1.1M in Dent:
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Key Features
- Built
- 1982
- Garage
- 2-Car Attached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $5,782 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 2,588
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 913
- Lot Size
- 2.11 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Age 8 Years or Less, Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
- Construction
- Frame
- County
- Otter Tail
- List Date
- 2026-03-09
- Days on Market
- 218 days
- Parcel ID
- 16000330184004
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $5,782
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Fuel Tank - Rented, Humidifier, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Interior Features
- Laundry
- In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace
- 2 fireplaces
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- 8 ft+ Pour
- Foundation Area
- 1,564 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 3,612 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Stucco
- Other Structures
- Pole Building
- View
- Lake, Panoramic
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage, Gravel, Finished Garage, Guest Parking, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Road Surface
- Private Road
- Zoning Description
- Shoreline
Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Yes
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Price History
Reduced $80,000 (8.2%)
- Price reduced to $979,900 — May 19, 2026
- Price reduced to $949,900 — Jun 30, 2026
- Price reduced to $925,000 — Jul 31, 2026
- Price reduced to $899,900 — Aug 17, 2026
40861 Acorn Drive is listed in Dent, MN, part of Otter Tail County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 40861 Acorn Drive
- Is $899,900 a good price for a home in Dent?
- According to BuyPulse, 40861 Acorn Drive rates Strong Value — at $257/sqft it's priced right at the typical Dent single-family home of $264/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Dent homes for sale to compare.
- Does 40861 Acorn Drive have a basement?
- Yes, 40861 Acorn Drive has a basement with 913 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 40861 Acorn Drive have?
- 40861 Acorn Drive has Forced Air, Fireplace(s) heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 40861 Acorn Drive located?
- 40861 Acorn Drive is in the Wallace & Jungs Add/vlg/perha neighborhood of Dent, MN 56528, in Otter Tail County.
- Is 40861 Acorn Drive still available?
- Yes — 40861 Acorn Drive is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 40861 Acorn Drive built?
- 40861 Acorn Drive was built in 1982. It features frame construction and a 8 ft+ pour foundation.
- Does 40861 Acorn Drive have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 40861 Acorn Drive is in the lower level.
- How walkable is 40861 Acorn Drive?
- 40861 Acorn Drive has a Walk Score of 1/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 20/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 40861 Acorn Drive are for sale in Dent?
- 3 similar homes (single-family homes between $675K and $1.1M in Dent) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- 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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