Nestled along the scenic Mississippi River, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful waterfront living with incredible views and direct river access. The main level features a river-facing living room and dining area with vaulted ceilings, creating a bright and open feel, along with a cozy brick wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and a large picture window that perfectly frames the river.
A main-level bedroom and bathroom provide convenient one-level living, while the upper level offers two additional bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The primary bedroom features a private balcony overlooking the river—an ideal spot to take in the serene surroundings.
The lower level expands the living space with a family room complete with a gas-burning fireplace, wet bar, office, utility room, and a 3-season porch for added relaxation and entertaining space.
Additional highlights include a 2-stall attached garage, deck, and beautiful riverfront setting. This property is being offered as a short sale and is subject to lender approval—an excellent opportunity to build equity and make this waterfront home your own.
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Price cut: $27K (6/3)
$398,000
12779 Executive Acres Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
3beds
2,744sqft
Single Family
Built in 1977
0.66 Acres Lot
$394,600 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Incredible viewsCozy brick wood-burning fireplaceVaulted ceilingsBright and open feelDirect river accessBeautiful riverfront settingPeaceful waterfront living
- 37 days |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Christopher Michael Mattson 218-232-9200,
Realty ONE Group Choice,
Meagan MacIver 218-866-2275
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7068318
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x5
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x5
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 780 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x26
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x14
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x10
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Circulating, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,744
- Total interior livable area: 2,744 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 974
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (44x26), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (14)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, South
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: River Front, River View
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Dimensions: 99.95 x 263
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 1144
- Parcel number: 53070561
- Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: 4-Inch Submersible, Drilled, Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Executive Acres
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brainerd
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $361,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,151
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
Estimated market value
$394,600
$375,000 - $414,000
$2,357/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Price change | $398,000-6.4%$145/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000-10.5%$155/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $475,000-3%$173/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Pending sale | $489,900$179/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Listing removed | $489,900$179/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Price change | $489,900-2%$179/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900+31.6%$182/sqft |
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| 4/4/2023 | Sold | $379,900-5%$138/sqft |
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| 2/26/2023 | Pending sale | $399,900$146/sqft |
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| 2/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $399,900-5.9%$146/sqft |
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| 1/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/14/2022 | Price change | $424,900-3.2%$155/sqft |
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| 9/13/2022 | Price change | $439,000-5.6%$160/sqft |
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| 8/10/2022 | Price change | $465,000-5.1%$169/sqft |
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| 7/7/2022 | Price change | $489,900-2%$179/sqft |
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| 6/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $499,900$182/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,255 +4.1% | $346,940 +1% |
| 2024 | $2,167 +5.1% | $343,343 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $2,061 +28.7% | $339,137 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $1,601 +1.5% | $307,854 +73.8% |
| 2021 | $1,577 -2.6% | $177,163 +5.9% |
| 2020 | $1,619 +15% | $167,244 +2.9% |
| 2017 | $1,408 | $162,557 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $1,408 -3.3% | $162,300 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $1,456 +108.2% | $152,000 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $699 -52.3% | $152,900 -12.1% |
| 2012 | $1,467 +14.4% | $173,900 |
| 2011 | $1,282 +24.3% | $173,900 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $1,032 +1.6% | $179,600 |
| 2009 | $1,016 | $179,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Garfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.1 mi
- 6/10Forestview Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 10.3 mi
- 9/10Brainerd Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.9 mi
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- Crow Wing County
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- 56401
- 12779 Executive Acres Rd
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