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7089205

MLS 7089205 Residential (Active)


$1,199,900

23729 Cooley Drive
Brainerd MN 56401

     
PRIVATE 40-ACRE NORTHWOODS ESTATE SURROUNDED BY STATE LAND An extraordinary private estate set on 40 wooded acres in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods, surrounded by approximately 470 acres of state land. Located just 30 minutes from Brainerd, this rare property offers the privacy, recreation, and natural beauty sought by today’s luxury acreage buyer. Completely rebuilt in 2009 by Nor-Son Custom Builders, the main residence blends timeless Northwoods character with refined craftsmanship and warm, inviting design. The home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a hot tub, infrared sauna, gas fireplace, and wood-burning fireplace, creating a comfortable year-round retreat designed for relaxation, gathering, and escape. A separate guest house adds exceptional flexibility with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, laundry, a 2-car garage, and private workspace—ideal for hosting guests, extended family, caretaker quarters, or a refined retreat away from the main residence. Designed for those who value privacy, recreation, and space, the property includes extensive garage and storage capacity, raised gardens, fruit trees, greenhouse, outbuildings, a temperature-controlled root cellar/storm shelter, and 40 acres of prime hunting land. Whether envisioned as a private luxury retreat, family compound, hobby farm, collector’s property, or Northwoods getaway, this estate offers a lifestyle that is increasingly rare and difficult to duplicate. A truly distinctive property where craftsmanship, seclusion, and the beauty of the Northwoods come together.

Additional Details

Year Built: 1987
Living Area: 2520 sf
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Acres: 40 Acres
Lot Dimensions: 1292x1314x1297x1317
Garage Spaces: 16
School District: 181
County: Crow Wing
Taxes: $4,120
Taxes with Assessments: $4,120
Tax Year: 2025

Room Details

Three Season Porch: Main Level 12x10
Deck: Upper Level 11x15
Dining Room: Main Level 11x12
Bedroom: Upper Level 13x15
Foyer: Main Level 16x8
Guest House: Main Level 23x30
Kitchen: Main Level 13x12
Laundry: Upper Level 9x10
Living Room: Main Level 13x17
Office: Upper Level 11x15
Bedroom 2: Upper Level 14x10
Sitting Room: Upper Level 7x10
Sauna: Main Level 13x16

Additional Features

Basement: None
Fuel: Propane, Wood
Fencing: None
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Water: Well
Air Conditioning: Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Other Buildings: Garage(s), Kennel/Dog Run, Greenhouse, Guest House, Root Cellar, Storage Shed
Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Listing Status

Active - 1 day on market
2026-06-12 05:39:24 Date Listed
2026-06-12 11:11:09 Last Update
2026-06-12 09:40:09 Last Photo Update
74 miles from our office

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Listed By : Coldwell Banker Realty

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