863 Whitetail Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,640 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7131981
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $469,900 (↓ $4,000)
Is 863 Whitetail Lane a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $176/sqft — This home is priced 24% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $232/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
88 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 50 — Detroit Lakes homes overall typically go under contract by day ~20. This one is past that window.
43% of recent sales closed at or over asking — about half hold full price.
41 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $4,000 — motivation showing.
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$2,955/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,356
- Property taxes
- $327
- Home insurance (est.)
- $272
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($93,180) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Lake Forest Fourth Add, Detroit Lakes, MN.
About This Home
Lake Forest location features a neighborhood path right out your backyard for summer strolls or cross-country skiing in the winter. Just minutes to the Big Detroit lake access and DL's beloved south-side playground / park and recreation area and just mins to Long Bridge Restaurant & Marina. Luxurious kitchen cabinetry and granite counter tops elevate this homes easy, low maintenance living inside and out. Open concept layout with wood flooring throughout the main living space. Fireplace to cozy up to after dinner on the large walk-out deck space to a mature tree backyard. Outdoor space also includes a paver patio off the access garage door for easy grilling. 4 bedrooms including a primary suite with walk in shower and double sink space in the natural light the windows bring. Basement also boasts look out windows and a warm inviting fireplace in the bonus living space, room for your work-outs or extra play area or entertaining. 2 more nice size bedrooms and a full bathroom - Spacious home throughout with thoughtful storage areas. Laundry room and utility room with desirable on demand hot-water heater on lower level to complete this beautiful home. 3 stall garage and room for all your toys and entertainment. City sewer and water as well as force heat and air with natural gas. Easy living at your finger tips right here in Lake Forest neighborhood. 8x12 yard shed for extra items.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $349K and $582K in Detroit Lakes:
- The field: 41 similar Detroit Lakes homes for sale — you have options.
- Negotiation: 43% of the last 28 sales here closed at or over list — about half hold full price.
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Key Features
- Built
- 2013
- Garage
- 3-Car Attached
- Style
- Split Entry (Bi-Level)
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $3,918 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,320
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 1,320
- Lot Size
- 0.46 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Becker
- List Date
- 2026-08-23
- Days on Market
- 50 days
- Parcel ID
- 491593902
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $3,918
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
Interior Features
- Fireplace
- 2 fireplaces
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Poured Concrete
- Foundation Area
- 2,088 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,640 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Accessibility Features
- Other
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage
Lot & Land
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
Price History
- Price reduced to $465,900 — Sep 25, 2026
863 Whitetail Lane 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 863 Whitetail Lane
- Is $465,900 a good price for a home in Detroit Lakes?
- According to BuyPulse, 863 Whitetail Lane rates Excellent Value — at $176/sqft it's priced 24% below the typical Detroit Lakes single-family home of $232/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 88/100 (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.
- Does 863 Whitetail Lane have a basement?
- Yes, 863 Whitetail Lane has a basement with 1,320 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 863 Whitetail Lane have?
- 863 Whitetail Lane has Forced Air, Fireplace(s) heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 863 Whitetail Lane located?
- 863 Whitetail Lane is in the Lake Forest neighborhood of Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, in Becker County.
- Is 863 Whitetail Lane still available?
- Yes — 863 Whitetail Lane is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 863 Whitetail Lane built?
- 863 Whitetail Lane was built in 2013. It features a icfs (insulated concrete forms), poured concrete foundation.
- How walkable is 863 Whitetail Lane?
- 863 Whitetail Lane has a Walk Score of 0/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 19/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 863 Whitetail Lane are for sale in Detroit Lakes?
- 41 similar homes (single-family homes between $349K and $582K in Detroit Lakes) are for sale right now — you have options.
- Do homes in Detroit Lakes sell for asking price?
- 43% of the last 28 comparable Detroit Lakes sales closed at or over list price — about half hold full price. Based on real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- 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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