Estate of James L Saranpaa Auction

Estate of James L Saranpaa Auction

Thursday May 28 at 10:00am CT

113 5th St. S; Virginia, MN, 55792

Estate Of James L Saranpaa; Beverly Saranpaa, PR

To settle the Estate of James L Saranpaa, will sell the home in Virginia and Cabin in Orr (from Virginia location) and personal property at auction. Located in the city of Virginia, MN, at 113 5th St. S; Virginia, MN, 55792. (Personal property removed from Orr cabin location to be sold in Virginia location auction day)

*A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to all items with a cap of $1000 per item. 

Toby’s Concessions- Auction professionally prepared by auction set-up service. 

HOME AND CABIN 

 (Both parcels to be sold from the Virginia home location at 11:00 am, May 28, 2026)

PARCEL 1- Home at 113 5th St. S; Virginia, MN-Affordable 3-bedroom + home in convenient Virginia location! 1200+ sq foot 2 story home, offers a functional layout with spacious living areas and plenty of potential for a new owner to make it their own. Featuring classic character along with practical living space, including a comfortable living room, dedicated dining area, and three bedrooms plus bonus room, partial basement, and attic storage, inviting entryway (with access to second level or main level) and detached 14x22-Ft. garage w/cement floor, providing flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The home is heated with central gas/water (converted from City steam heat in Nov. 2003.) The manageable lot offers room for outdoor enjoyment without excessive maintenance, making it ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Located close to schools, shopping, dining, and other local amenities, this property provides both convenience and value. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence or potential rental investment, this home presents a great opportunity! 2 refrigerators, 2 gas stoves, and newer model Speed Queen washer and dryer to stay with the Real Estate. 

Legal Description: PID: 090-0030-01570. St. Louis Co., City of Virginia, Virginia 2nd Addn. Block 081, E ½ of lot 21 and all of Low 22.

PARCEL 2- Cabin and Shop on Pelican Lake, Orr, MN-100-Ft. of lakeshore on Pelican Lake, deep lot spans from lake to Nett Lake Rd. Gradual descent to lake, with seasonal smaller cabin, approx. 16x16-Ft., and newer (1998) detached pole building, 24x28-Ft. on cement slab, providing storage for lake toys and recreational items! Also, newer (1995) 12x20-Ft. Sauna/bathroom utilizing lake water for shower/laundry. Outhouse and holding tank must be inspected by buyer, and buyer takes financial responsibility if St. Louis Co. standards are not met, the buyer must place 1.5x the amount of estimate needed to update, into escrow at closing to pay for updates. There is no well on the property. This property has not been used in several years. The buyer will assume ownership/responsibility for any remaining items in buildings or on lot as of closing. 

Legal Description: PID: 425-0046-00040. St. Louis Co., Town of Leiding, Lot 0004, Auditors Plat No 44. 

Terms for both parcels: Earnest money of 10% of sales price down (non-refundable) on the day of auction, the balance due in 30 days. Sold AS IS and non-contingent sale. There may be furnishings, garage items, or items on property remaining in the home/cabin lot that, upon closing, will become the buyer’s property to either retain or dispose of as they see fit. To view prior to auction day, contact Kaija Kokesh, Realty, 218-232-5428.

SHARP PICKUPS

2003 Dodge Dakota SX1, Ext. Cab, Short Box, 4x4, Exceptionally clean with no visible rust, 28k One-Owner Miles! Sharp Red

1993 DODGE RAM 150, 4x4, 4-Sp. Manual with Overdrive, No visible rust, Truck looks new, 3,731 Actual Miles! Deep metallic green

YARD AND SHOP

Craftsman 9 hp Snowblower

Lawn Mower

Weed Trimmer

Craftsman Tiller

Yard Dump Trailer

Craftsman Tool Chest and Other Tool Boxes

30-Ft. Alum. Ext. Ladder

10-In. Table Saw; Craftsman Port. Air Compressor; Some Elec. Power Tools; Hand & Handled Tools; Gas Cans; High Lift Jack; Wards PowrKraft Sander; Etc. 

FIREARMS AND SPORTING

(Firearms are in secure storage and not available for viewing until auction day)

RUGER NO. 1, 300 WIN. MAG. SS, w/Leupold 3x9 50MM Scope, Cabelas Leather Sling, Orig. Box, Shot less than one box of shells

Remington 700 ADL 30-06 Bolt, w/Leupold 2x7 Scope, with Orig. Box, Shot less than one box of shells

Winchester 94, 30-30 Lever, Oct. Bbl., Marble Open Sights

Marlin 30-30 Lever, Pat. 1887, -89 and -93, #190270

Remington Nylon 66, .22 Semi-Auto.

Westernfield 31, .22 Bolt

Remington 870 Wingmaster LC, 12-Ga. Pump, 3-In. Orig. Box, Less than one box of shells shot

Mossberg 185, 20-Ga. Bolt, Refinished stock

Iver Johnson 20-Ga. SS

Colt Trooper III, 357 Mag. Rev., 4-In..Blue Bbl., Less than one box of shells shot, With Orig. Box

JC Higgins 88, .22 Rev., #537066

Asst. Ammunition

Honda 25 Hp 4-Stroke Outboard

Johnson 15 hp Outboard; Johnson 10 hp OB; Older Johnson OB; Vintage 2 hp OB; OB Gas Cans

1975 Lund 16-Ft, Alum. Boat w/Oars and Trailer

Canoe w/Paddles

Yamaha Big Bear 400 4WD Wheeler

1992 Ski Doo Bombardier Tundra II Snowmobile

Vintage (1971) 2-Track Snow Machine w/Rear Pull-Behind Seat

Galvanized 2-Place Snowmobile Trailer

Gas Grill

Men’s Bike; Men’s and Women’s Snowshoes; Skis and Poles; Sleeping Bag and Camping Gear; Kerosun Kerosene Heater; Winter Boots and Clothing; Duck Decoys; Coolers; Fishing Equipment; Life Vests; Paulin 2000, 24,000 btu/hr Double Heater; Propane Tank w/Sunflower Heater; Asst. Manuals; Etc. 

COLLECTIBLES AND HOUSEHOLD

Brantford Labrador-Style Oak Ice Box, 23.5-In. Wide, 36-In. Tall, 16-In. Deep, In nice condition

Wood Cook Stove

Duncan Phife Style Table; Dining Table and Chairs

Eden PURE Space Heater

Kitchen Wooden Table and 4 Chairs

White Metal Pantry-Type Cabinet

Fold-Out Sofa

Queen Oak Bed Frame w/Headboard, Dresser, Chest of Drawers and Night Stand

Vintage Wood-Fired Kitchen Stove

Galvanized Water Can

Cast Fry Pans; Dutch Oven

Vintage Hamm’s Bear Wall Mirror; 1975 Framed Hamm’s Calendar; Two 3-Month per page Calendars, 1975 and 1981 w/Large Pictures; “Bring on the Gluek’s” Picture; Hamm’s T-Shirts; Hamm’s Ash Trays; 

Wall Antler Display

Lumar Allied Toy Semi-Truck

Zenith Coaster Wagon; Marx Stream Line Steam Type Elec. Train Set, Model 9365 (1957); Child’s Pool Table; Chaulk Board; 18 Children’s Albums (5-, 6-, and 7-In. Records)

Brother Ink Jet Printer/Scan/Fax; Chest of Drawers; Glider Rocker; 2 Night Stands; Desk; Some Glassware; Small Wall Lamp; Miniature Kerosene Lamp; Scythe; Books; Record Albums; 45 Records; Video Tapes; Beer Mugs and Steins; Kettles; Lamps; Pictures; Knick Knacks; TVs; VCR/DVD; Radios; JVC Stereo w/Turntable; 8-Track Tape Player; Camera; Golf Clubs in Bag; Luggage; Copper-Bottomed Cookware; Knives; Etc.