1082 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,008 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7130941Lakefront on Detroit · 3,089 acres · 82 ft deep
$8,682/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $6,953
- Property taxes
- $916
- Home insurance (est.)
- $802
- Special assessments
- $11
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($275,000) · 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.
Located in J A Bowman Sub, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
Experience front-row lake living on Detroit Lake with this expansive 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom retreat—perfect as a premier personal residence, multi-generational getaway, or a turnkey short-term rental with verified rental records available upon request. The thoughtfully designed layout features a main-floor primary suite with a walk-in tile shower, an open kitchen with a center island and dedicated coffee bar, a home office, and an upper-level family room. An incredible private fifth bedroom acts as a second primary or bonus suite, complete with its own full bathroom, private staircase, and private balcony overlooking the water. Outside, unwind in the fenced backyard, entertain on the lakeside patio, hop on the newly updated paved bike trail, or simply step across the road to your own private shoreline with dock included for boating, visiting lakeside restaurants, and enjoying everything Detroit Lakes has to offer.
BuyPulse · Live market read
How 1082 W Lake Drive Compares to the Detroit Lakes Market
At $343/sqft, this home is priced $105/sqft above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $238/sqft.
The median list price in Detroit Lakes is $459,000.
Verdict: Premium Pricing
Your negotiating position
76 Strong buyer leverage
Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage
Day 56 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~20. This one is past that window.
9 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $1.0M and $1.7M in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 9 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — a short list right now.
- Price cuts: 3 of 9 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $46,000. This one hasn't budged.
- Too few have sold recently to chart how fast they go or how they close — BuyPulse won't estimate those off a thin sample.
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Key Features
- Built
- 2003
- Garage
- 2-Car Attached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $10,996 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $128
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 4,008
- Lot Size
- 0.68 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Becker
- List Date
- 2026-08-25
- Days on Market
- 56 days
- Parcel ID
- 490656000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $11,124
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 2,004 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 4,008 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Steel Siding
- View
- East
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage, Concrete
Lot & Land
- Zoning Description
- Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Lake
- Detroit
- Lake Acres
- 3089 acres
- Lake Depth
- 82 ft
Agent & Office
- List Office
- HomeSmart Adventure Realty (DL)
Price History
Listed at $1,375,000 on Aug 25, 2026 — No price changes
1082 W Lake Drive is listed in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Becker County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1082 W Lake Drive
- Is $1,375,000 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 1082 W Lake Drive rates Premium Pricing — at $343/sqft it's priced 44% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $238/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 76/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Detroit Lakes homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Detroit Lakes homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1082 W Lake Drive — and what do they mean?
- This property has $128/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 $10,996/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 1082 W Lake Drive have a basement?
- Yes, 1082 W Lake Drive has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1082 W Lake Drive have?
- 1082 W Lake Drive has Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1082 W Lake Drive located?
- 1082 W Lake Drive is in the J A Bowman neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
- Is 1082 W Lake Drive still available?
- Yes — 1082 W Lake Drive is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1082 W Lake Drive built?
- 1082 W Lake Drive was built in 2003. It features a block foundation.
- How walkable is 1082 W Lake Drive?
- 1082 W Lake Drive has a Walk Score of 5/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 30/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1082 W Lake Drive are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 9 similar homes (single-family homes between $1.0M and $1.7M in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- 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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