Description
Have you been searching for lakefront acreage on a quiet, underdeveloped lake where you can enjoy excellent fishing, peaceful sunrises and sunsets, and still have enough land to hunt right out your back door? Properties like this are incredibly hard to find, and when they do hit the market, they are often priced far beyond what most buyers can justify. This Otter Tail County property is the exception. Located between Ashby and Dalton, this exceptional 30± acre property offers approximately 400± feet of quality shoreline on beautiful Sewell Lake. Opportunities to own acreage and lakeshore together at an affordable price point in this area are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you are looking for a future homesite, weekend getaway, hunting retreat, or investment in Minnesota lake property, this tract checks nearly every box. The property is divided by the township road, with approximately 13 acres located on the lake side and roughly 17 acres situated on the back side of the road. The lake-side acreage provides excellent access to the water along with ample room for a future boathouse, storage building, or additional improvements. The shoreline offers the ability to fully enjoy everything Sewell Lake has to offer while still maintaining privacy and elbow room that is nearly impossible to find on most developed lakes. On the opposite side of the road, the back acreage offers outstanding potential for a dream home, cabin, camper setup, or RV location. The land features a diverse mix of habitat and terrain that creates both beauty and functionality. Mature oak trees provide a scenic park-like setting across portions of the property, while thicker underbrush, cattails, and bedding cover create ideal habitat for wildlife. A small pond further enhances the recreational appeal and attracts waterfowl throughout the season. For outdoor enthusiasts, this property delivers year-round recreation. Deer, turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl hunting opportunities can all be found right on the property, making it a rare combination of lakefront living and hunting land ownership. Being able to fish in the morning and hunt in the evening without leaving your property is something very few lake properties can offer. Sewell Lake is well known by locals for its quiet atmosphere and outstanding fishing. Unlike heavily developed lakes crowded with constant boat traffic, Sewell Lake provides a peaceful setting where you can truly relax and enjoy the outdoors. The lake is known for quality northern pike, bass, and panfish fishing, and the walleye fishing should not be overlooked either. In fact, the average walleye size in Sewell Lake consistently surprises anglers, with the realistic opportunity to catch trophy-class fish. Finding Otter Tail County lakefront acreage with hunting habitat, buildable land, privacy, and quality fishing all wrapped into one property is becoming nearly impossible. After comparing what is currently available on the market, it is hard to find another property in this area offering this much versatility and recreational value at a comparable price. If you have been waiting for a chance to own a truly unique piece of Otter Tail County lakeshore with acreage, this is an opportunity worth serious consideration before it is gone.*30± total acres located between Ashby and Dalton*Approximately 400± feet of shoreline on Sewell Lake*Quiet and underdeveloped lake with excellent fishing*Strong populations of pike, bass, panfish, and walleyes*Excellent deer, turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl hunting*Mature oak trees with scenic park-like settings*Thick bedding cover, cattails, and small pond for wildlife habitat*Multiple build site opportunities for home, cabin, camper, or RV*Approximately 13 acres on lake side and 17 acres across township road*Rare combination of lakeshore, acreage, privacy, and hunting habitat
Details
| MLS # | 7075427 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Days On Site | 100 |
| Listing Provided By | Whitetail Properties Real Esta | Jason Ziegler |
Features
| Zoning | Other |
|---|---|
| Acreage | 30.00 |
| Water Front | Yes |
Utilities
| Utilities | None Available, None Connected |
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Taxes
| Property | 1 |
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Area Information
| State | MN |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail |
| City | Dalton |
| Zip Code | 56324 |
| School District | 261 |
| High School | Ashby |
| Listing VS Median (in 56324) | |
Price: $247,900 low | high Med: $535,000 On site: 100 low | high Med: 48 | |
Market Activity 56324
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| State | MN |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail |
| City | Dalton |
| Zip Code | 56324 |
| School District | 261 |
| High School | Ashby |
| Listing VS Median (in 56324) | |
Price: $247,900 low | high Med: $535,000 On site: 100 low | high Med: 48 | |