Start making lifelong memories in the Northwoods with this east-facing, year-round Grave Lake property. The meticulously maintained home is tucked away among towering pines, overlooking a large backyard with gentle elevation down to the hard sand frontage. This property offers the quintessential “Up North” look and feel. Perfect for hosting friends and family, the home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an additional flex-room, designated parking with power for an RV, and a beautifully finished bunkhouse in the detached garage. Enjoy al fresco dining on the freshly landscaped terrace, while the breeze whispers through the pines, or relax on the pristine shoreline. A long list of recent updates includes over $80,000 in professional landscaping, including new riprap, fire pit, and patio. Bring the toys, one stall of garage, and a shed for extra storage. Whether you're seeking a weekend escape or a year-round residence, this Grave Lake property is ready to be enjoyed from day one.
Closed
$457,000
12698 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401
2beds
1,400sqft
Single Family
Built in 1980
0.63 Acres Lot
$457,100 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$1,984 Estimated rent
Home value
$457,100
$434,000 - $480,000
$1,984/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,984/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,984/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$2,763/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$2,763/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chad Schwendeman 218-831-4663,
eXp Realty,
Sean Mello 218-839-6965
Bought with:
Kody Ruedisili
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7085144
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x9
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x8
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x7
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x8
Heating
- Baseboard, Boiler
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,424
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 760
- Finished area below ground: 640
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x24), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (9)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Front Porch, Patio, Terrace
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: East, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(10-15), Lake Bottom(Sand, Excellent Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 262 x 103 x 286
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Cleared, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: Level,Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 640
- Parcel number: 48340592
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brainerd
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $326/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $361,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,423
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Sold | $457,000-1.7%$326/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7085144 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $464,900$332/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7085144 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listing removed | $464,900$332/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #7085144 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $464,900-2.1%$332/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7085144 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Price change | $474,900-2.1%$339/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7085144 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Price change | $484,900-3%$346/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7085144 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,900+100%$357/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7085144 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2020 | Sold | $249,900$179/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5327742 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Pending sale | $249,900$179/sqft |
Source: Wayzata - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Advantage #5327742 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2020 | Price change | $249,900-5.7%$179/sqft |
Source: Wayzata - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Advantage #5327742 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $265,000+37.3%$189/sqft |
Source: Wayzata - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Advantage #5327742 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2018 | Sold | $193,000-3.5%$138/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4983698 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $200,000+46%$143/sqft |
Source: Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties #4983698 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2011 | Sold | $137,000$98/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,943 -3.7% | $361,100 +32.3% |
| 2024 | $2,017 +4.9% | $273,000 -0.4% |
| 2023 | $1,923 +14% | $274,100 +14.1% |
| 2022 | $1,687 -10.5% | $240,300 +50% |
| 2021 | $1,885 +9.4% | $160,200 -3.3% |
| 2020 | $1,723 +45.3% | $165,600 +34.6% |
| 2017 | $1,186 | $122,990 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $1,186 -6.6% | $115,500 -4.2% |
| 2015 | $1,270 +124.6% | $120,600 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $565 -55.2% | $112,300 -18.1% |
| 2012 | $1,263 +14% | $137,100 |
| 2011 | $1,108 -8.1% | $137,100 -26.4% |
| 2010 | $1,205 -14% | $186,400 -12.6% |
| 2009 | $1,400 | $213,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 56401
Nearby homes
- $279,9001 bd1 ba800 sqft12682 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
- $427,3003 bd1 ba1k sqft12718 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
- $367,6002 bd-- ba1k sqft12672 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
- $366,8002 bd2 ba2k sqft12734 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
- $422,4003 bd1 ba1.9k sqft12658 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
- $609,9004 bd3 ba2.3k sqft12742 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
- $458,1002 bd4 ba1k sqft12760 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
- $486,9003 bd2 ba1.3k sqft12788 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Garfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 8.6 mi
- 7/10Forestview Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 13.4 mi
- 9/10Brainerd Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.8 mi
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$457,100
2% more
+$9,142
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$466,242
- Minnesota
- Crow Wing County
- Brainerd
- 56401
- 12698 County Road 8
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Brainerd Topics
