Lake Washington Home - Dassel, Minnesota
Level 223 feet Lake Shore

Address: 68409 233rd Street, Dassel, MN 55325 (Meeker County)
Parcel number: 06-0231000
Price: $600,000

For Sale By Owner
    Steve Grotbo & Elizabeth Walke
    e-mail: grotbo@hotmail.com
    Home: (320) 275-4910
    Cell: (651) 335-8623
    Website: http://grotbo.home.mchsi.com/

Situated on 223 feet of LEVEL Lake Washington shoreline, this property includes both a comfortable year round home and charming guest cabin surrounded by old growth trees creating an ideal setting for relaxing and entertaining.

Lot Dimensions: 138 (street) x 226 x 223 (lake shore) x 324 feet giving 0.85 acres

House:
Year built: 1980 Living Room: 18 x 15 main level
Finished Square Feet: 2153 Dining Room: 11 x 8 main level
Foundation Size: 1280 Kitchen: 11 x 11 main level
Above Ground Finished SqFt: 1280 Four Season Porch: 20 x 12 main level
Below Ground Finished SqFt: 873 Family Room: 13 x 18 lower level
Total Bedrooms: 3 Deck: 20 x 8 main level
Total Bathrooms: 2 Bedroom 1: 12 x 13 main level
Laundry: main level Bedroom 2: 12 x 10 main level
Garage: Attached two car plus Bedroom 3: 11 x 17 lower level

Bathroom 1: full bath main level
County Info: http://www.co.meeker.mn.us/ Bathroom 2: 3/4 bathroom lower level
School District: 466-Dassel Cokato Game room: 11 x 12 lower level
2007 Taxes: $3,284 Utility / Storage room: 13 x 14 lower level

Cabin:
Year built: 1920s Bedroom: 8 x 13

Bathroom: 3/4 bathroom
Finished Square Feet: 676 Living Room: 13 x 25

Kitchen: 11 x 12

The key feature of this home is the 223 feet of level lake shore along north side of Lake Washington.  Lake Washington is the premier lake in the area stretching around 3 miles by 2 miles, 2,639 acres , so there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy water activities.  Lake Washington is connected to Lake Stella via a small channel that a regular boat (non-pontoon) can get to.  Lake Washington is supported by a lake association which organizes social events with main focus on lake management (http://www.lakewashingtonassn.com/). 

The property is located just 60 miles west of downtown Minneapolis off of highway 12, so you will never have to contend with the typical summer traffic heading up north.  Also, compared to up north, it gets warmer earlier and stays warmer later, extending the outdoor activity season. 

This pie shaped lot favors the lake front.  A fire pit sits just up from shore to enjoy the outdoors into late evening.  The north side is essential for getting the most sun and maintaining a light breeze to keep away the bugs.   The yard contains a variety of mature trees with a lot of bird activity.  A shed with electricity / lighting is located next to the water to store the outdoor and water activity toys.  This shed also houses a pump that allows for watering the lawn using the lake water.  The lake side is fenced in with access points on both sides to allow vehicle access from the front.  Entry to the house is provided by a half circle driveway which allows plenty of guest parking.

The main level of the house enjoys a four season porch which provides breathtaking panoramic lake views year round.  This porch becomes quite cozy in the winter thanks to the decorative free standing natural gas stove (rated to 1200 Sq.Ft.).  Off the porch, is a large wooden deck to enjoy the warmer months, with steps leading to the lake side and a foot high 8 x 8 deck.  The lower level offer extensive storage options.  The cozy guest cabin offers extra room for extended family or friends, with their own kitchen, bed and bath, and plenty of living area to spread out.  Also consider the possibility of renting out the cabin.

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Utilities & Amenities Summary: Details follow in text

Water: Well -  installed 2003
 Air Conditioning: Central - Heat pump - 2003
Sewer: Private - 1995 re-certified June 2008
 Primary Heating: Forced air : High efficiency- 2005
Cable: Media Com-TV, high-speed internet, voip phone
 Primary Fuel: Natural gas
Security System: centrally monitored
 Water Softener: owned - 2005

Cabin Fuel: Propane

Air conditioning for house is provided via an Amana air heat pump which is hooked up to the off-peak electricity, costing 40% of the going rate of electricity.  To get most efficient cooling, a matching Amana fan is part of the furnace and provides a variable speed fan.

The house has a variety of heating options:
   1) Amana 95% efficient two-stage natural gas furnace (installed 2005)
   2) Amana air heat pump- off-peak electrical (installed 2003)
   3) Wood burning stove
   4) Freestanding natural gas stove (installed 2001)

The heat pump runs off off-peak electricity that is charged at 40% of the going rate of electricity.  The heat pump heats the house until the temperature drops below 30, then the furnace kicks in for colder weather.  A wood burning stove allows for heating the entire house.  The heat from these three sources is pumped via a variable speed forced air system.   Again, there is a freestanding gas stove on the four season porch which rated up to 1,200 square feet.  The cabin has a propane furnace, but is normally is not used as the cabin is easily winterized.

The water supply is via a well that was installed in 2003 which goes down 116 feet, which is the ideal depth to prevent  issues with ground containments, but not so deep if issues arise.  The line from well to house is eight feet deep to prevent pipe freezing even in the coldest weather.

The septic system was put in 1995 and is rated for four bedrooms and three baths thus allowing for expanding the house if desired.  This system was re-certified in May of 2008. 

The security system monitors for a) low temperature, b) water in the basement, c) smoke, d) burglary, and e) power outage greater than four hours.  This is a centrally monitored system out of Bloomington, MN which will respond to contact you indicate for each type of alarm.  The cost for monitoring service is $192 per year, but provides for a deep discount on home owners insurance.  For example, our policy offers a $225 annual savings, so we net $32 per year by monitoring our property.

Mediacom, which also offers local cable tv and voip phone service, currently provides our high-speed internet.  A TV antenna provides all the local Twin cities channels off the air, including channels in high definition.

Reasonably priced lawn care and housekeeping can easily be found locally.

Heading west from Dassel on Hwy 12, turn left 2 1/2 miles past intersection of Hwy 12 and Hwy 15 (stoplight).  This is directly opposite a rest area (small) on right side.

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Extras Included in Price:
Dock: Porta dock with three axles, wood deck, double area at end, 45 feet long
Washer: Whirlpool heavy duty in house
Dryer: Whirlpool electric in house
Refrigerator: Whirlpool freezer on top (normal style) in house / Coronado with freezer inside fridge in cabin
Range / Oven: Whirlpool electric in house / Coronado propane in cabin
Dishwasher: Built-in Frigidaire ultra quite in house with drain hooked to garbage disposal
Garbage Disposal: In kitchen sink of house
Microwave: Kenmore mounted under cabinet
Propane Tank: Propane tank is owned and used only for cabin items (house is on natural gas)
Picnic Table: Regular wood picnic table painted red
Air Conditioner: Large window unit for cabin
Heater: Propane heater with venting for cabin

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed