Bay Lake Realty
Bruce Johnson
Broker/Owner
Bay Lake Realty is Licensed in the State of Minnesota
15929 Wakeman Rd.
Deerwood, MN 56444
Cell Phone: 218-838-1111
E-mail: bruce@baylakerealty.com

MLS# 7036923 - 542 Benson Avenue SW Willmar, MN 56201

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Edina Realty is the brokerage office representing the seller for this listing.

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