





18971 Sanford Avenue, Big Lake, MN 55309 - MLS# 7158144
$299,900
Accessible, one level patio home with an oversized private outdoor living area complete with pond / wetland views. One level living! No steps inside or out, with hard to find - main level laundry and utility space. The private owner’s retreat includes a spacious walk-in closet and full en suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and full 3rd bathroom with enough room for everyone. Home has been customized with many upgrades including a (non conforming) accessibility minded, 4th bedroom area with private tiled bathroom and roll in shower. This could also make a perfect home business or office area with optional garage access. Garage size has been downsized to accommodate this additional living area. Remaining garage space could make a great workshop or storage space perfect for supplies, tools, lawn equipment, motorcycles etc.
New roof May 2025, Class 3 shingles. New deck & gazebo 2024.
Interior Information
Size & Levels
Bathrooms
Rooms
Main Level Rooms
Exterior & Parking
Lot & Utilities
Financial & Tax Information
Neighborhood at a Glance
In this neighborhood, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 85% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 30 minutes.
Cost of Ownership
Median home value
$363,000
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$3,457/yr
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,195/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$689/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,527/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
Homes in the Area
Owner-occupied homes
85%
Higher than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1997
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 2020 or later9%
- 2010-201911%
- 2000-200923%
- 1990-199923%
- 1980-198913%
- 1970-197917%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached82%
- Townhome / attached5%
- 5+ units8%
Getting Around
Average commute
30 min
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone81%
- Carpool7%
- Work from home7%
Homes with broadband
95%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.






