1943 single family home for sale at 21289 County Highway 21 in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath (photo 1 of 36)

21289 County Highway 21, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 892 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7164870

$199,900

$1,254/month Estimated

Principal & interest
$1,090
Property taxes
$47
Home insurance (est.)
$117
HOA dues
None

20% down ($39,980) · 30-yr fixed, 7.24%

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About This Home

Welcome to this cozy, move in ready property in Detroit Lakes! This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home is filled with updates and a great opportunity for buyers to make this place their own. Inside, you'll find warm hardwood floors, freshly painted walls, new trim, and updated light fixtures that create a clean, bright, and inviting feel throughout. The updated kitchen features a peninsula with bar seating, making it easy to cook, dine, and entertain. A convenient side entry provides easy access between the garage and home, perfect for bringing in groceries or gear. The sun-filled living area showcases a pine feature wall that adds a touch of rustic charm. Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, with deep stained six panel doors, and good sized closets. The windows look out to mature trees for a private, wooded feel. The updated bathroom has easy to clean vinyl plank flooring with tub and tiled surround. The attached tandem garage has plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and toys. Conveniently located along County Highway 21 and just minutes from town, this home offers easy access to local shopping, restaurants, parks, lakes, and the year-round recreational opportunities that make Detroit Lakes and the surrounding Becker County area such a desirable place to call home.

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How 21289 County Highway 21 Compares to the Detroit Lakes Market

At $224/sqft, this home is priced $5/sqft below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft.

The median list price in Detroit Lakes is $439,900.

Verdict: Strong Value

Your negotiating position

44 Seller-leaning market

Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage

Day 6 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~20, so this one is early in its window.

11 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.

Homes like this one — single-family homes between $150K and $250K in Detroit Lakes:

  • The field: 11 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — you have options.
  • Price cuts: 4 of 11 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $20,000. 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
1943
Garage
2-Car Attached
Style
One
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$564 (2026)

Property Details

Property Type
Single Family
Above Grade Sq Ft
892
Lot Size
0.2 acres
Basement
Yes
Roof
Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Flat, Rubber
Construction
Block, Frame
County
Becker
List Date
2026-10-29
Days on Market
6 days
Parcel ID
080054000

Financial

Total Tax incl. Assessments
$564

Home Systems & Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Private, Sand Point, Well
Sewer
Holding Tank, Septic System Compliant - Yes
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer

Interior Features

Laundry
Main Level

Construction & Exterior

Construction & Structure

Foundation Type
Block, Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Area
892 sqft
Total Building Area
892 sqft

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Vinyl
Pool
Yes
Fenced Area
Yes
Accessibility Features
None

Parking & Garage

Parking Features
Attached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Tandem Garage

Lot & Land

Lot Features
Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Road Surface
County Road, Highway
Zoning Description
Residential-Single Family

Agent & Office

List Office
eXp Realty

Price History

Listed at $199,900 on Oct 27, 2026 — No price changes

21289 County Highway 21 is listed in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Becker County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.

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MLS# 7164870 · Updated October 29, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About 21289 County Highway 21

Is $199,900 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
According to BuyPulse, 21289 County Highway 21 rates Strong Value — at $224/sqft it's priced right at the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 44/100 (Seller-leaning 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.
Does 21289 County Highway 21 have a basement?
Yes, 21289 County Highway 21 has a basement.
What type of heating and cooling does 21289 County Highway 21 have?
21289 County Highway 21 has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
Where is 21289 County Highway 21 located?
21289 County Highway 21 is in Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
Is 21289 County Highway 21 still available?
Yes — 21289 County Highway 21 is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
When was 21289 County Highway 21 built?
21289 County Highway 21 was built in 1943. It features block, frame construction and a block, concrete perimeter foundation.
Does 21289 County Highway 21 have main-floor laundry?
Yes — the laundry at 21289 County Highway 21 is on the main level.
How many homes like 21289 County Highway 21 are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
11 similar homes (single-family homes between $150K and $250K 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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