8971 71st St NE Spicer, MN 56288
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About 8971 71st St NE
Tranquil Lakeside Living on Elkhorn Lake! Nestled in a serene, rustic setting just minutes from town, this unique property offers the best of both worlds-convenience and natural beauty. Wake up to the call of loons that nest on Elkhorn Lake, a peaceful haven teeming with wildlife. Whether you're seeking a weekend retreat or a year-round home, this location provides a rare opportunity to live close to nature without sacrificing access to amenities. Embrace the charm of lakeside living where loons and tranquility reign. This 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home is a must See! Home sits on a 2 acre lot with 220 feet of Shoreline a detached garage, workshop and 2 outbuildings. Kitchen adjacent to the dining room. 4 season porch lakeside has fantastic views. The Upper level Primary Suite has its own ensuite with a full bathroom and His and Her closets. Family Room on the main level has a wood burning fireplace. 2 additional bedrooms on main level share the main floor full bath with whirlpool tub. Nice Laundry Room also on the Main Level. Lower level has ample storage an additional bonus room with wood burning fireplace. 3 additional bedrooms (one with walkout access to lake) are in the lower level. Call us today to see this beautiful Lake home and acreage.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Concrete, Heated Garage
- Waterfront: Lake Front
- Heating: Ductless, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
- List Price: $589,000
- Price/SqFt: $176
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,548
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Accessible Shoreline
- Directions: Hwy 23 South towards Willmar take a left on 71st St NE
- Year Built: 1978
- Living Area: 3,328 SqFt
- MLS Number: 6721440
- MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
- Office Name: Edina Realty
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $458,700 | $4,548 |
| 2023 | $440,800 | $4,242 |
| 2022 | $418,800 | $4,358 |
| 2021 | $368,700 | $3,746 |
| 2020 | $350,000 | $3,570 |
| 2019 | $335,100 | $3,410 |
| 2018 | $316,700 | $3,342 |
| 2017 | $316,300 | $3,380 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Prairie Woods Elementary School
Public District PK-4
5.5 mi
•17435 County Road 9 NE
4
Lakeland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
7.6 mi
•1001 Lakeland Dr SE
5
Kennedy Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.4 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. Typical income of Spicer, MN residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
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Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
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Subaru
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New Country
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Classic Country
Frequently asked questions
About 8971 71st St NE
The listing price of 8971 71st St NE property is $589,000.
The property 8971 71st St NE is a house located in Spicer, Minnesota, 56288.
Active Listing: 8971 71st St NE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8971 71st St NE 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), Willmar Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), New London-Spicer Sr. (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Dream Technical Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,548 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 8971 71st St NE has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 8971 71st St NE is 3,328 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8971 71st St NE is 1978.
This home is located at 8971 71st St NE in Spicer, MN and zip code 56288. This 3,328 square foot home was built in 1978. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $589,000.
Spicer, MN housing market in May 2025 saw over 2 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 6 sold below. Between April and May 2025, Spicer, MN real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 7.5%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 86 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $465,000.