1082 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,008 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7130941
Is 1082 W Lake Drive a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $343/sqft — This home is priced 50% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
52 — Balanced market
Day 10 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~22, so this one is early in its window.
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$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
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 2003
- Above Grade
- 4,008 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.68 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Attached Garage, Concrete)
- Heating
- Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $10,996
- Special Assessments
- $128
- County
- Becker
- Days on Market
- 10
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 50% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 52/100 (Balanced market), 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.
- 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 many homes like 1082 W Lake Drive are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 10 similar homes (single-family homes between $1.0M and $1.7M in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — you have options.
- 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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