jeremy@brainerdhomesales.com
218-838-0540
MLS# 6680658 - 12243 Fern Beach Drive Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Discover your dream lakefront retreat on the shores of Lake Melissa, combining relaxation and natural beauty. This recently updated home, complete with a charming guest quarter above the garage, offers 2,712 square feet of combined living space, making it an ideal getaway for family, friends, and unforgettable lake memories. Step inside the main lake home and be greeted by an inviting open-concept design that blends elegance with modern sophistication. Large panoramic windows flood the living room, bringing the outside in with spectacular views of the water. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, large island and pantry cabinet. There is plenty of space for everyone in the main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, and a large flex room for all the lake life necessities. The second living quarters is the perfect guest retreat with everything they need; kitchenette, living room, 2 bedrooms, another bathroom, and a deck that overlooks the lake! Great storage with the 2-stall garage plus landscaping and lakeside deck. With direct flat lake frontage, you’ll have easy access to all your favorite water activities, including the dock and boat lift, making it a turnkey lakefront escape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise on one of the most coveted lakes in the area. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an entertainer’s dream, this Lake Melissa property offers it all.
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Summary
Type: RES | Residential - Single Family Residence
Price: $825,000
$304/sf
$2,844,828/acre
Transaction: For Sale
Status: Pending
Contingencies: None
Agent Owned: No
Lender Owned: No
Manufactured Home: No
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Square Footage: 2,712 sq ft
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Year Built: 1947
Foundation: 2,040 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Stories: One
New Construction: No
Listed at: Thu Mar 06 2025 6:00:00 AM
Listing Age: 161 days
School District: 22-Detroit Lakes | 218-847-9271
County: Becker
Rooms
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Bedroom 3: Main
Bedroom 4: Main
Bedroom 5: Upper
Bedroom 6: Upper
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
Main Floor
Living Room: Living Room
Dining Room: Dining Room
Kitchen: Kitchen
Laundry: Laundry
Flex Room: Flex Room
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
Bathroom: Bathroom
Bathroom: Bathroom
Deck: Deck
Garage: Garage
Upper Level
Living Room: Living Room
Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6: Bedroom 6
Kitchen: Kitchen
Bathroom: Bathroom
Home Details
In Home Details
Sq Ft Above Ground: 2,712 sq ft
Basement: Crawl Space
Construction Material: Vinyl Siding
Exterior
Siding: Vinyl Siding
Utilites
Water: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Property / Waterfront
Property Details
Garage: 2 spaces, Detached
Lot Dimensions: 57.5 x 255
Agent Owned: No
Waterfront Details
Body of Water: Melissa
DNR Lake ID: 03047500
Type: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View
Frontage: 57 ft
Lake Acres: 1,827 acres
Max Depth: 43 ft
View: Dock, Lake Front, Lake View
Others
School Information
District Number: 22-Detroit Lakes
District Phone: 218-847-9271
Financial Considerations
Tax Property ID: 190829000
Tax Amount: $5,308 for 2024
Listing Data
Listed Price: $825,000
Days on market: 148 days
First Listed at: Thu Mar 06 2025 6:00:00 AM
Last Updated at: Mon Aug 11 2025 4:36:03 PM
Total Days on Market: 262 days
Contingencies: None
Assessments: No
Foreclosure: No
Lender Owned: No
Special Notes
Present Use: Yearly
Public Survey
Range: 41
Section: 19
Township: 138

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Discover your dream lakefront retreat on the shores of Lake Melissa, combining relaxation and natural beauty. This recently updated home, complete with a charming guest quarter above the garage, offers 2,712 square feet of combined living space, making it an ideal getaway for family, friends, and unforgettable lake memories. Step inside the main lake home and be greeted by an inviting open-concept design that blends elegance with modern sophistication. Large panoramic windows flood the living room, bringing the outside in with spectacular views of the water. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, large island and pantry cabinet. There is plenty of space for everyone in the main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, and a large flex room for all the lake life necessities. The second living quarters is the perfect guest retreat with everything they need; kitchenette, living room, 2 bedrooms, another bathroom, and a deck that overlooks the lake! Great storage with the 2-stall garage plus landscaping and lakeside deck. With direct flat lake frontage, you’ll have easy access to all your favorite water activities, including the dock and boat lift, making it a turnkey lakefront escape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise on one of the most coveted lakes in the area. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an entertainer’s dream, this Lake Melissa property offers it all.

Beyond Realty is the brokerage office representing the owner for this listing.
© Copyright 2025, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
Positive Realty | Jeremy Johnson is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Positive Realty | Jeremy Johnson, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at Aug 14 2025 12:53PM.

Discover your dream lakefront retreat on the shores of Lake Melissa, combining relaxation and natural beauty. This recently updated home, complete with a charming guest quarter above the garage, offers 2,712 square feet of combined living space, making it an ideal getaway for family, friends, and unforgettable lake memories. Step inside the main lake home and be greeted by an inviting open-concept design that blends elegance with modern sophistication. Large panoramic windows flood the living room, bringing the outside in with spectacular views of the water. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, large island and pantry cabinet. There is plenty of space for everyone in the main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, and a large flex room for all the lake life necessities. The second living quarters is the perfect guest retreat with everything they need; kitchenette, living room, 2 bedrooms, another bathroom, and a deck that overlooks the lake! Great storage with the 2-stall garage plus landscaping and lakeside deck. With direct flat lake frontage, you’ll have easy access to all your favorite water activities, including the dock and boat lift, making it a turnkey lakefront escape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise on one of the most coveted lakes in the area. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an entertainer’s dream, this Lake Melissa property offers it all.

Beyond Realty is the brokerage office representing the owner for this listing.
© Copyright 2025, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
Positive Realty | Jeremy Johnson is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Positive Realty | Jeremy Johnson, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at Aug 14 2025 12:53PM.

Discover your dream lakefront retreat on the shores of Lake Melissa, combining relaxation and natural beauty. This recently updated home, complete with a charming guest quarter above the garage, offers 2,712 square feet of combined living space, making it an ideal getaway for family, friends, and unforgettable lake memories. Step inside the main lake home and be greeted by an inviting open-concept design that blends elegance with modern sophistication. Large panoramic windows flood the living room, bringing the outside in with spectacular views of the water. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample counter space, large island and pantry cabinet. There is plenty of space for everyone in the main house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, and a large flex room for all the lake life necessities. The second living quarters is the perfect guest retreat with everything they need; kitchenette, living room, 2 bedrooms, another bathroom, and a deck that overlooks the lake! Great storage with the 2-stall garage plus landscaping and lakeside deck. With direct flat lake frontage, you’ll have easy access to all your favorite water activities, including the dock and boat lift, making it a turnkey lakefront escape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a slice of paradise on one of the most coveted lakes in the area. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an entertainer’s dream, this Lake Melissa property offers it all.

Beyond Realty is the brokerage office representing the owner for this listing.
© Copyright 2025, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
Positive Realty | Jeremy Johnson is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Positive Realty | Jeremy Johnson, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at Aug 14 2025 12:53PM.