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Summary:
Two new waterfront lots are now available on Lake Irving in Bemidji’s
finest in-town neighborhood. This is due to a recently
granted variance approval (because of lack of direct public
street frontage). With all new homes to their south since
1994, these additional waterfront lots will allow you to construct
the exact lakeshore residence you want – no need to modify
a used home to get on the water.
Your choice:
Lot A: Extra
large +/- 137’ frontage
Lot B: Extra
large +/- 136’ frontage
Both are 200’+ deep and a little less than ¾ acre each
- Gorgeous westerly sunset view across the lake and sandy beach
frontage
- Rock rip rapped shoreline to prevent water and ice erosion
- A BIG advantage of these lots is the minimal
50’ home setback from the lake allowable here because of city
utility connections. This setback is about half of out-of-city
lakeshore zoning requirements and will make lake home residents
here feel that they are right on the water while sitting in
their living room.
- Ideal elevation about six feet above the water, then a gentle
slope toward the east (for water drainage to a storm water
pond across road)
- Seller will install new sewer/water lines from the city main
to both lots at his expense. There are no city assessments
but each home will be subject to city SAC/WAC (sewer/water)connection
fees when completed (about $2,700)
- Variance requires a single joint entry drive as shown off
Irving Beach Drive into both lots (also shared with Irvingboro
Recreation Association for summer marina dock access). Seller
will pave the 20’ entry drive into the lots at his expense.
- The lots lie about 150-200’ from an active BNSF train tracks
(about six trains daily hauling coal to Duluth and Cohasset
power plants). If you are highly sensitive to whistles/vibration
you should not live here, although we have many beautiful homes
in proximity to the fenced track with no problem.
- There are currently only a few trees on the lots due to past
grading and leveling. At least ten, 10’ trees must be
planted upon completion of the homes in keeping with the neighborhood
requirements (seller will assist).
- The height elevation above the lake may be too low
for a full basement but ideal for single level, split level,
or split entry homes. Home structures and driveways (impervious
surface) cannot exceed 25% of the lot area by Shoreland Zoning
standards, but this requirement is easy to meet here because
of the extra large lots (minimum 100’ frontage and 15,000 sq
ft size - about half of ours). Zoning is R4, single family. Vacant
land real estate taxes are $970 in 2010.
- Neighbors: Marina
docks (summer use of association members) to north, residential
to south (lot 10 is vacant)
Priced realistically at:
Lot A (slightly
larger) – $175,000 – Parcel
number 80.00354.01
Lot B –
$165,000 – Parcel
number 80.00354.02
Lot prices on the few remaining undeveloped Irvingboro
lake lots are running about $1,500/front foot on the water. One
100’ lot (#6) recently sold for $150,000. These two lots are
about $1,250/ft.
There are very few lots left on the almost fully
developed Lake Bemidji/Irving reservoir. Most new construction is remodel
or teardown of existing structures, which is more expensive.
I have an excellent builder available if you are
looking (constructed much of this neighborhood).
Terms are possible on a purchase with adequate
down payment.
Buy now and take a few years to plan your new home.
Seller/owner is the developer of the Irvingboro
neighborhood and the licensed real estate Broker for Best of
the North Real Estate Company.
Owned by my 401 K retirement fund.
NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MLS
Best of the North Real Estate Company, agent for
seller
Shown by appointment ONLY
For additional information contact:
Mike Ettesvold
(218)
444-4100
www.bestofthenorth.com
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