c.1965 Minnesota Cottage For Sale $110K

$110,000

Enjoy effortless seasonal living in this one-bedroom Minnesota cottgae. Perfectly positioned on a beautifully landscaped corner lot, this home offers a peaceful, tree-lined setting paired with shared lake access—giving you the ideal blend of private, wooded serenity and water-side recreation.

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Wake up to Rush Lake views, spend the afternoon near the water, and finish the day beneath a canopy of mature trees. Multiple outdoor spaces give you plenty of ways to enjoy the surroundings, including a brick front patio and a storage shed with a wrap-around deck. The property also includes a connected outdoor shower and an outhouse with a primitive earth system. Inside, the living room has a warm cabin feel with exposed wood beams and wood-paneled walls, while the kitchen features floor-to-ceiling knotty pine cabinetry. Just a few miles from Becker and within easy reach of St. Cloud, this property offers a relaxing retreat with lake access, rustic character, and an outdoor setting designed for slower days.

1bd
1ba
546sqft
6,970sqft lot
Circa 1965

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10700 56th St, Clear Lake, MN 55319

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The Pros

Strategic US-10 Corridor Location: Clear Lake offers a convenient midpoint commute. St. Cloud’s employers, healthcare facilities, and shopping centers are roughly a 15-to-20-minute drive northwest. For metro commutes, nearby Big Lake (~15 minutes southeast) provides access to the Northstar Commuter Rail line into Minneapolis.
Rural Space & Property Value: Compared to suburban Twin Cities markets, Clear Lake offers lower density and more land per dollar. Buyers can find single-family homes on larger lots, acreage parcels, and homes with outbuildings or pole barns.
Quiet, Small-Town Atmosphere: With a population under 1,000, Clear Lake maintains a tight-knit, low-traffic environment where life moves at a unhurried pace.
Outdoor & Water Recreation: The surrounding area features abundant outdoor opportunities, including access to the Mississippi River, local fishing and boating lakes (such as Clear Lake and nearby Briggs Lake chain), and nearby county parks and wildlife management areas.

The Cons

Minimal Local Retail & Amenities: Clear Lake itself has limited commercial offerings—primarily a couple of local spots (like the well-known McDonald’s Meats), gas stations, and small service businesses. For groceries, big-box stores, medical care, and entertainment, residents must drive to Becker, Monticello, or St. Cloud.
Highway Traffic & Train Noise: Because US-10 and the major BNSF rail line cut right through town, properties near the main corridor experience regular highway traffic and frequent train noise throughout the day and night.
Severe Minnesota Winters & Commuting: Central Minnesota winters bring significant snow and freezing temps. Commuting along US-10 during winter storms can be hazardous, particularly during peak rush hours.
Limited Local Job Market: Beyond local agriculture, trade services, and small retail, career opportunities within Clear Lake proper are sparse, making a daily commute to St. Cloud or the Twin Cities metro necessary for most working professionals