$4,453 Closing Credit¹
#6649978, Listing Office: Edina Realty
$795,000 List price
271 Lake Ave N Spicer, MN 56288
$9,441
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
2,273 sqft
$350 / sqft
House
Property details
About 271 Lake Ave N
Welcome to this iconic Green Lake property, Southwest Minnesota’s premier lake destination! This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is packed with character, some modern upgrades, and a one-of-a-kind surprise. Inside, on the main level you’ll be greeted by real maple hardwood flooring and a cozy, year-round sunporch—perfect for soaking up lake views no matter the season. A spacious addition serves as the primary bedroom, enclosed by French Doors. A den, providing work-from-home flexibility, kitchen, dining area and full bath round off the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find a bathroom and three more bedrooms, including one that walks out to a private balcony overlooking Green Lake! This home blends character with thoughtful updates like LP Smart Siding, some triple-pane windows, and smart thermostats for modern comfort and efficiency. The lowest level features an additional bathroom, laundry area, storage, and something you’ll rarely find—an underground tunnel that leads directly to a lakeside boathouse, a part of Spicer’s local lore. The boathouse rooftop doubles as a lakeside deck, offering breathtaking sunrise views over Green Lake. The backyard is complete with a stone fireplace and patio area while the tandem 2-stall garage provides plenty of space for your vehicles and lake toys. The dock and many furnishings are able to be included, giving you the chance to move in and enjoy lake life from day one. Located near Spicer's parks, bike trail, restaurants, shopping and golf, the location is ideal. Be sure to take the 3D Virtual Tour for a better idea of the layout and call to schedule your personal tour!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,273 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1926
ParkingAttached Garage, Concrete, Insulated Garage, Tandem, Tuckunder Garage
MLS #6709549
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontLake Front
FireplaceGas, Living Room
ViewLake
Virtual tour
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Gas, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached Garage, Concrete, Insulated Garage, Tandem, Tuckunder Garage
- Waterfront: Lake Front
- View: Lake
- Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $795,000
- Price/SqFt: $349
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,722
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Accessible Shoreline, Few Trees
- Directions: From MN-23 turn on Medayto Street, left on Lake Ave. N and the home will be up your right across from the Green Lake Nursery!
- Year Built: 1926
- Living Area: 2,273 SqFt
- MLS Number: 6709549
- MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
- Office Name: Lakes Area Realty, Inc.
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $519,600 | $7,722 |
| 2023 | $464,000 | $6,818 |
| 2022 | $403,100 | $6,052 |
| 2021 | $334,700 | $5,422 |
| 2020 | $318,600 | $5,090 |
| 2019 | $300,800 | $5,238 |
| 2018 | $303,300 | $5,148 |
| 2017 | $302,900 | $5,010 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Prairie Woods Elementary School
Public District PK-4
3.4 mi
•17435 County Road 9 NE
4
Lakeland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
9.7 mi
•1001 Lakeland Dr SE
5
Kennedy Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.4 mi
•824 7th St SW
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $57,940. Residents of Spicer, MN typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
4%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
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Frequently asked questions
About 271 Lake Ave N
The listing price of 271 Lake Ave N property is $795,000.
The property 271 Lake Ave N is a house located in Spicer, Minnesota, 56288.
Active Listing: 271 Lake Ave N is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 271 Lake Ave N are: Prairie Woods Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lakeland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Kennedy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New London-Spicer Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Willmar Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Acgc Elementary Grades 5 and 6 (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), New London-Spicer Sr. (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Willmar Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dream Technical Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,722 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 271 Lake Ave N has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 271 Lake Ave N is 2,273 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 271 Lake Ave N is 1926.
This home is located at 271 Lake Ave N in Spicer, MN and zip code 56288. This 2,273 square foot home was built in 1926. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $795,000.
Spicer, MN housing market in April 2025 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 6 sold below. In April 2025 in Spicer, MN there were 13.9% more homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 80 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $471,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.