Listed at
$799,000
$308/sqft

Hoffman Add

16984 County Road 96, Kensington, MN, 56343
3  Bedrooms2  Bathrooms2,592  Square Feet1.14  Acres
Days on market99
Year built2001
Garage spaces2
TypeResidential
Est. $20,970buyer credit when you buy with SODL
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About this home

Experience the Up North lifestyle without the Up North drive. Set on over 1 acre with an impressive 258 feet of shoreline on Freeborn Lake, this private wooded retreat offers the perfect blend of seclusion, recreation, and convenience just minutes from Kensington, Alexandria, Andes Tower Hills (downhill snow skiing), snowmobile trails, and countless outdoor activities. Freeborn Lake is known for excellent fishing, boating, kayaking, and year-round enjoyment. With the room to comfortably accommodate family and friends, this property offers outstanding short-term rental potential for both summer and winter visitors. Nearly every major improvement has already been completed, including a new garage with guest house (comes fully furnished) & EV plug-in, new kitchen, new bathrooms, mechanical systems, irrigation, landscaping, freshly stained exterior, composite decking and more! Designed for gathering, the home features fireplaces on both the main and lower levels, a walkout basement, two main-level bedrooms, plus two additional (non-conforming) bedrooms downstairs. The furnished guest house provides exceptional flexibility with a living room, bedroom (5th bedroom), and space roughed in for a third bathroom, ideal for guests, extended family, or added privacy. The dock and lift are included, most furnishings are negotiable, and everything is ready for immediate enjoyment. Privacy, extensive updates, 258 feet of lakeshore, and year-round recreation, it's all here.

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Home facts

Property typeResidential
Property subtypeSingle Family
Year built2001
LevelsOne
Living area2,592 sqft
Above-grade finished1,296 sqft
Below-grade finished1,296 sqft
Lot size1.14 acres (Irregular)
Days on market99
ListedJun 15, 2026
MLS #NST7082706
CountyDouglas
SubdivisionHoffman Add
Parcel #180517150

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Bath breakdown
2 3/4
Heating
Ductless Mini-Split, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Property

Levels / stories
One
Garage
2 spaces · 32 x 24 · 768 sqft
Parking features
Detached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener
Patio & porch
Composite Decking, Deck, Patio, Wrap Around
Exterior features
Log Siding
Other structures
Garage(s), Bunk House, Guest House

Construction

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Single Family
Construction materials
Frame
Foundation
Block · 1,296 sqft
Roof
Asphalt
Year built
2001

Utilities

Water
Private
Sewer
Private Sewer
Fuel
Electric, Propane, Wood

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Hoffman Add
HOA
No HOA
School district
2342 - West Central Area
High school district
West Central Area

Financial & listing details

Annual tax
$3,447 (2026)
Tax with assessments
3586
Listed
Jun 15, 2026
Days on market
99
Manufactured home
Yes

Interior details

Total bathrooms2
Full baths0
3/4 baths2
Half baths0
1/4 baths0
BasementFinished, Full, Walkout
HeatingDuctless Mini-Split, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless Mini-Split
Fireplaces2
LaundryLaundry Closet, Main Level
AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), Deck, Dock, Kitchen Center Island, Kitchen Window, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Patio, In-Ground Sprinkler, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet
AccessibilityNone
Special featuresMain Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry

Exterior & lot

ExteriorLog Siding
RoofAsphalt
FoundationBlock
Foundation area1,296 sqft
Patio/porchComposite Decking, Deck, Patio, Wrap Around
Road frontageTownship, Unpaved Streets
Road responsibilityPublic Maintained Road
ZoningShoreline,Residential-Single Family

Utilities

Water sourcePrivate
SewerPrivate Sewer
FuelElectric, Propane, Wood

Parking & garage

ParkingDetached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces2
Garage size768 sqft

Financial details

Annual taxes$3,447
Tax year2026
Taxes w/ assessments3586
Assessment pendingNo
Down payment resourceYes
Lender ownedNo
Short saleNo
ForeclosureNo

Schools

District2342 - West Central Area
District number2342
District phone3205282650
High schoolWest Central Area
SODL flat fee brokerage
$20,970Estimated buyer credit
SODL platform fee $3,000Your buyer credit $20,970

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Estimated monthly payment

$4,753/mo
Principal & interest$4,199
Property taxes$287
Home insurance (est.)$266
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$159,800
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Loan term

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Location

16984 County Road 96, Kensington, MN, 56343

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Listing information

MLS #NST7082706
StatusActive
Last updatedAug 20, 2026, 9:04 PM
Originally listedJun 22, 2026, 11:21 AM
Listing officeCounselor Realty Inc of Alex

Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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