565 Pelican River Road, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Just Listed on M Premiere — listed September 9, 2026
5 Beds | 2 Baths | 3,366 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7141406
Is 565 Pelican River Road a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $119/sqft — This home is priced 48% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
56 — Balanced market
Day 0 — similar homes typically go under contract by day ~26, so this one is early in its window.
35% of recent sales closed at or over asking — most sellers here negotiate.
19 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
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$2,560/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,022
- Property taxes
- $298
- Home insurance (est.)
- $233
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($79,980) · 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 Pelican River Heights, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
Discover the impressive space and everyday versatility of this inviting five-bedroom, two-bath home offering approximately 3,366 finished square feet in a desirable Detroit Lakes setting. Built in 2015, this thoughtfully designed residence combines a comfortable one-level layout with an expansive finished lower level, creating abundant room to relax, entertain, work, and recharge. Generously proportioned living areas provide flexibility for memorable gatherings, quiet evenings, a private home office, fitness area, recreation room, or welcoming guest accommodations. Outside, the manageable 0.31-acre lot offers room to enjoy the outdoors without demanding excessive upkeep. Private views with no neighbors behind. Ideally positioned near the lakes, shopping, dining, schools, and year-round recreation that make Detroit Lakes such an appealing place to call home, this spacious property offers a rare combination of modern construction, functional living space, and outstanding potential.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — ramblers between $300K and $500K in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 19 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — you have options.
- Tempo: homes like this went pending in a median 26 days — 1 of the last 8 inside 4 days.
- Negotiation: 35% of the last 17 sales here closed at or over list — there's room to negotiate.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 2015
- Above Grade
- 1,736 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,630 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.31 acres
- Lot Features
- Cleared, Underground Utilities
- Garage
- 3-car (Attached Garage, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener)
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $3,571
- Special Assessments
- $85
- County
- Becker
- Days on Market
- 0
565 Pelican River Road 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 565 Pelican River Road
- Is $399,900 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 565 Pelican River Road rates Excellent Value — at $119/sqft it's priced 48% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $229/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 56/100 (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 565 Pelican River 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 $3,571/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 565 Pelican River Road have a basement?
- Yes, 565 Pelican River Road has a basement with 1,630 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 565 Pelican River Road have?
- 565 Pelican River Road has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 565 Pelican River Road located?
- 565 Pelican River Road is in the Pelican River Heights neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
- Is 565 Pelican River Road still available?
- Yes — 565 Pelican River Road is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 565 Pelican River Road built?
- 565 Pelican River Road was built in 2015. It features block, post and beam, brick, concrete, frame construction and a block, other, wood foundation.
- Does 565 Pelican River Road have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 565 Pelican River Road is on the main level.
- How many homes like 565 Pelican River Road are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 19 similar homes (ramblers between $300K and $500K in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — you have options.
- How fast do homes like 565 Pelican River Road sell in Detroit Lakes?
- Homes like this one (ramblers between $300K and $500K in Detroit Lakes) went pending in a median 26 days over the last 90 days — 1 of the last 8 went under contract within 4 days.
- Do homes in Detroit Lakes sell for asking price?
- 35% of the last 17 comparable Detroit Lakes sales closed at or over list price — there's room to negotiate. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "M Premiere" mean?
- M Premiere™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ early-access tracker for homes entering NorthstarMLS during the critical first 96 hours on market. Well-priced homes in Fargo-Moorhead frequently receive their strongest buyer attention in that opening window. M Premiere surfaces new inventory the moment it lists — so buyers can act before a home becomes widely discovered.
- 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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