611 N Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,074 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7030879
Price Reduced — was $2,089,000 (↓ $90,000) · M Markdowns
Is 611 N Shore Drive a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $491/sqft — This home is priced 115% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $228/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
84 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 197 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~19. This one is past that window.
7 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $90,000 — motivation showing.
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$13,082/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $10,108
- Property taxes
- $1,808
- Home insurance (est.)
- $1,166
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($399,800) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
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.
- 198 days on market — more than triple the usual 57 days
- Price cut 4.3% (−$90,000)
- 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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Located in Smiths Sub, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
Very rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic lake home on a premier point lot on Detroit Lake. Originally built in 1935 and tastefully remodeled in 2023, this 4,074 sq. ft. home blends modern, high-end finishes and amenities, with preserved historic charm. The extensive interior and exterior renovation included all new plumbing, HVAC, and electrical while maintaining some of the character of the original home. The property features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, offering ample space for both everyday living and entertaining. Situated on approximately ½ acre with an impressive 271 feet of shoreline, this rare point setting provides panoramic lake views with both sunrise and sunset vistas. Located just minutes from the heart of Detroit Lakes, the home offers convenient access to the city park, public beach, restaurants, shopping, and medical facilities while still enjoying a peaceful lakeside setting. The property also features city water and sewer services. A truly unique Detroit Lake property offering exceptional shoreline, stunning views, and modern updates in a timeless lake home.
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BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $1.5M and $2.5M in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 7 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1935
- Above Grade
- 4,074 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.54 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Attached Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air, In-Floor Heating
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Annual Taxes
- $21,696
- County
- Becker
- Days on Market
- 197
611 N 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 611 N Shore Drive
- Is $1,999,000 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 611 N Shore Drive rates Premium Pricing — at $491/sqft it's priced 115% above the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $228/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 type of heating and cooling does 611 N Shore Drive have?
- 611 N Shore Drive has Forced Air, In-Floor Heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 611 N Shore Drive located?
- 611 N Shore Drive is in the Smiths neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
- Is 611 N Shore Drive still available?
- Yes — 611 N 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 611 N Shore Drive built?
- 611 N Shore Drive was built in 1935. It features an asphalt roof and a block foundation.
- How walkable is 611 N Shore Drive?
- 611 N Shore Drive has a Walk Score of 6/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 29/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 611 N Shore Drive are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 7 similar homes (single-family homes between $1.5M and $2.5M 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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