1812 E Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
7 Beds | 7 Baths | 6,500 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7057870
Price Reduced — was $2,195,000 (↓ $395,000) · M Markdowns
Is 1812 E Shore Drive a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $277/sqft — This home is priced 20% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $230/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
84 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 142 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~22. This one is past that window.
9 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $395,000 — motivation showing.
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$11,949/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $9,102
- Property taxes
- $1,778
- Home insurance (est.)
- $1,050
- Special assessments
- $19
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($360,000) · 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.
50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~15
This home has sat well past the local pace — time is working in a buyer's favor.
- 142 days on market — more than double the usual 53 days
- Price cut 18.0% (−$395,000)
- No negative signals found in the listing history
MMR track record: Offer-Ready homes closed a median 13% below their highest asking price — vs 3% for non-flagged reduced homes. MMR analysis of 29 vs 742 NorthstarMLS sales, updated monthly.
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About This Home
Classic cottage lake living on East Shore Big Detroit. 286' lake front sets the bar, accompanied by this architecturally significant c1892 landmark residence tucked on a private, story book location. Notable, elegant and sprawling -old world meets elite updates and quiet luxuries in a combined 7BD/7BA, 6,500sqft consisting of main house, guest house and an additional detached garage. Lake frontage is powerful w/ west facing views and level entry to the water, coupled with hard sand lake bottom. The main house holds rich refinements, elite kitchen, gorgeous field stone fp, lake side sunroom/bar, living spaces that flow & climb -main floor primary suite walks out lake side; den/office and two children's suites for all of the weekend guest. Multiple deck & patio spaces that breathe with the intricate landscape and grounds that live like an exquisite old resort. Guests house lends complete summer living quarters and is 100% charmed storybook in and of itself. A through driveway, UGSS, security system. Expansive living, expansive grounds, extensive updates 2023; potential for commercial event venue purposing. See supplement.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $1.4M and $2.3M in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 9 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1892
- Above Grade
- 6,500 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.95 acres
- Lot Features
- Accessible Shoreline
- Garage
- 2-car (Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Asphalt)
- Heating
- Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $21,332
- Special Assessments
- $226
- County
- Becker
- Days on Market
- 142
1812 E Shore 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 1812 E Shore Drive
- Is $1,800,000 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 1812 E Shore Drive rates Premium Pricing — at $277/sqft it's priced 20% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $230/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 84/100 (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 1812 E Shore Drive — and what do they mean?
- This property has $226/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 $21,332/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1812 E Shore Drive have a basement?
- Yes, 1812 E Shore Drive has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1812 E Shore Drive have?
- 1812 E Shore Drive has Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Fireplace(s) heating and Ductless Mini-Split cooling.
- Where is 1812 E Shore Drive located?
- 1812 E Shore Drive is in Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
- Is 1812 E Shore Drive still available?
- Yes — 1812 E Shore Drive is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1812 E Shore Drive built?
- 1812 E Shore Drive was built in 1892. It features a combination foundation.
- How walkable is 1812 E Shore Drive?
- 1812 E Shore Drive has a Walk Score of 8/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 25/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 1812 E Shore Drive are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 9 similar homes (single-family homes between $1.4M and $2.3M in Detroit Lakes) 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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