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From the highway, Sturgeon Lake may not look like much. Countless many have passed this small community off of I-35 on their way to Lake Superior, Lake Vermilion or the other traditional lakeshore hotspots further north. But what they may not know is that they don’t have to drive that far to experience the beauty and charm of Northern Minnesota. From grand majestic lakes to quiet, out of the way hideaways, they can have it all, right there in Sturgeon Lake, less than 2 hours north of the Twin Cities. If this sounds appealing, then Majestic Pine Realty will be able to help you find your own piece of Minnesota’s best kept secret.

The Majestic Pine Realty office is easy to find located right off the I-35 exit ramp going toward Sturgeon Lake. Bryan Ketchmark, broker and owner of Majestic Pine Realty is a Sturgeon Lake native and has been operating this office for the past 4 years along side six other full time agents, all of them born and raised in the area. In that short time, Majestic Pine has grown to be a significant force in the market, showing waterfront and recreational properties in the surrounding counties of North Pine, Carlton, and South St. Louis.

“The knowledge and experience we have within this area makes us very appealing to those looking for property here,” says Ketchmark, a former executive banker of 20 years. His experience working in mortgage banking coupled with his real estate background is a real boon for buyers looking for a new lake home. Majestic Pine’s superior service has lead to a great deal of referral business from area professionals, a fact that Ketchmark finds very satisfying.

“While other brokerages claim to be lakeshore specialists, they can’t be because the bulk of their business comes from residential or commercial properties with a few lakeshore properties thrown in,” says Ketchmark. “The majority of the property we sell is waterfront property. We specialize in lake homes and cabins, riverfront property, and undeveloped recreational land.” This focus is especially key considering the number of lakes and rivers that surround the area. Lakes like Grindstone, Sturgeon, Sand, Big and Little Hanging Horn, and Bear are but a sampling of lakes within reach of Sturgeon Lake, not to mention the Kettle, Pine, and Tamarack Rivers are easily within reach.

“There are a wide variety of lakes available ranging from the 40 acre to 2,000 and everything in between,” says Ketchmark. “Whether you’re looking for a nice lake just to relax by or tear around on a jet ski there is a lake out here for you.”

Nature lovers will certainly love the Sturgeon Lake area. Three state forests are easily within reach (Nemadji, Salona, and General Andrews), as well as a number of hiking, horseback riding, and snowmobile trails including the famous Willard Munger and Soo Line trails. Those who fancy a thrilling white water rafting trip will want to visit Jay Cook St. Park.

“We have everything you could want from the up north,” says Ketchmark. “We have deer, bear, everything. You just can’t see it from the highway, but it certainly is out there.” And it appears that people are beginning to take notice.

Ketchmark is confident that they are on the verge of a very strong spring citing that the sales to date this year compared to last are higher. With spring already upon us, more and more people are looking to get back unto the lake. If you’re looking for a lake home in a wonderful area that is close to your home, Sturgeon Lake is worth the look and Majestic Pine can help you get there.