This $3.76M Timber-Frame Home in Grand Marais, MN Sits on 230 Feet of Lake Superior Shoreline
There are properties that stop you cold the moment you see them. 126 Harbor View Trail in Grand Marais, Minnesota is one of them. Listed at $3.76 million and hitting the market in late April 2026, this 5,180 square foot timber-frame home sits on over 3 private acres with 230 feet of dramatic ledgerock Lake Superior shoreline, just a short walk from downtown Grand Marais. For buyers who have spent time searching the North Shore, that combination of location, acreage, and frontage is something that almost never lines up.
A Setting That Is Hard to Overstate
The shoreline at this property is described as gently-sloping ledgerock with cobble coves, offering sweeping views to the Grand Marais harbor. With over 3 acres of private land this close to town, you get the seclusion of a true waterfront retreat alongside easy access to everything that makes Grand Marais a destination. It is a working community with year-round services, art galleries, restaurants, and breweries, all within walking distance of the property.
The Story Behind the Timber Frame
The reclaimed Douglas fir timbers used throughout the home were salvaged from what was known as the world's largest railroad roundhouse, originally built in the early 1900s in Proctor, Minnesota. Those timbers were masterfully crafted into soaring vaulted cathedral ceilings and expert joinery that define the character of the home. Built in 2014, the construction pairs that historic material with modern systems including radiant in-floor heat, a whole-home solar system, energy-efficient windows, and fiber optic connectivity.
What the Property Delivers
Inside, the floor plan includes five bedrooms and five bathrooms across 5,180 square feet. The professional-grade kitchen features a Wolf 6-burner gas range, SubZero built-in refrigerator and freezer, quartz countertops, and dark cherry cabinetry. A stone fireplace anchors the living room beneath those cathedral ceilings. Additional spaces include a cedar sauna, a main-level office, a lower-level rec room with its own fireplace and kitchenette, a workout room, and a den with direct views to the Grand Marais harbor.
Outside, an expansive ironwood deck with an outdoor gas fireplace extends the usable season on the water well into the shoulder months. The property also includes a detached 40x30 shop building, built with the same timber-frame approach, featuring its own kitchen, bathroom, and wood stove, making it a genuinely flexible additional space. Most furnishings are included in the sale.
For buyers who have been looking for a Lake Superior property that delivers on craftsmanship, privacy, and proximity to town, this listing checks every box. Properties with this combination on the North Shore do not come available often.
Thinking about buying or selling in the Twin Cities? Let's talk. Text Darin Bjerknes at 612-702-5126 or DM on Instagram @darintheminnesotan.
