51021 Fish Lake Road, Unit #8, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 480 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 6780228
Is 51021 Fish Lake Road a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $562/sqft — This home is priced 145% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
92 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 371 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~22. This one is past that window.
38% of recent sales closed at or over asking — most sellers here negotiate.
29 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$5,278/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,365
- Property taxes
- $149
- Home insurance (est.)
- $157
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- $3,600/mo
20% down ($53,980) · 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 Kohler Strom's Resort, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
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BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $202K and $337K in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 29 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — you have options.
- Negotiation: 38% of the last 21 sales here closed at or over list — there's room to negotiate.
Powered by the Realgorithm™ — 21 real Detroit Lakes closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS
Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1994
- Above Grade
- 480 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.02 acres
- Lot Features
- Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Appliances
- Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Sewer
- Holding Tank, Shared Septic
- Water
- 4-Inch Submersible, Shared System
- HOA
- $3,600/month (includes Dock, Hazard Insurance, Lawn Care, Other, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal)
- Annual Taxes
- $1,785
- Special Assessments
- $85
- County
- Otter Tail
- Days on Market
- 371
51021 Fish Lake Road, Unit #8 is listed in Detroit Lakes, MN, part of Otter Tail County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 51021 Fish Lake Road, Unit #8
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Frequently Asked Questions About 51021 Fish Lake Road, Unit #8
- Is $269,900 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 51021 Fish Lake Road rates Premium Pricing — at $562/sqft it's priced 145% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 92/100 (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 51021 Fish Lake Road — and what do they mean?
- This property has $85/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 $1,785/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 51021 Fish Lake Road have an HOA?
- Yes, 51021 Fish Lake Road has a homeowners association with dues of $3,600 annually. HOA includes: Dock, Hazard Insurance, Lawn Care, Other, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal.
- What type of heating and cooling does 51021 Fish Lake Road have?
- 51021 Fish Lake Road has Baseboard heating and Wall Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 51021 Fish Lake Road located?
- 51021 Fish Lake Road is in the Kohler Strom's Resort neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Otter Tail County.
- Is 51021 Fish Lake Road still available?
- Yes — 51021 Fish Lake Road is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 51021 Fish Lake Road built?
- 51021 Fish Lake Road was built in 1994. It features an asphalt roof and a other, slab foundation.
- How walkable is 51021 Fish Lake Road?
- 51021 Fish Lake Road has a Walk Score of 0/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 16/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 51021 Fish Lake Road are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 29 similar homes (single-family homes between $202K and $337K in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — you have options.
- Do homes in Detroit Lakes sell for asking price?
- 38% of the last 21 comparable Detroit Lakes sales closed at or over list price — there's room to negotiate. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- 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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