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    $1,139,900

    23729 Cooley Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401

    3beds
    2,520sqft
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    $6,637/mo
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    Single Family
    Built in 1987
    40 Acres Lot
    $1,090,800 Zestimate®
    $452/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Listed by:

    Christopher Cullen 218-838-8218,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7089205MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 195 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13x15
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x10
      Deck
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 165 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x15
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x12
      Foyer
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 128 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16x8
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 690 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 23x30
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13x12
      Laundry
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 90 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9x10
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 221 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13x17
      Office
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 165 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x15
      Sauna
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 208 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13x16
      Sitting room
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 70 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 7x10
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x10
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • Ductless Mini-Split
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,638
      • Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,520
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 16
      • Parking features: Attached, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 16
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Kennel/Dog Run
      • Fencing: None
      Lot
      • Size: 40 Acres
      • Dimensions: 1292 x 1314 x 1297 x 1317
      • Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
      Details
      • Additional structures: Garage(s), Greenhouse, Guest House, Root Cellar, Storage Shed
      • Foundation area: 1928
      • Parcel number: 88090513
      • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family
      Materials
      • Log, Stone
      • Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Gas: Propane, Wood
      • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Brainerd

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $452/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $746,200
      • Annual tax amount: $4,120
      • Date on market: 6/12/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 191 days

        Estimated market value

        $1,090,800

        $1.04M - $1.15M

        $2,993/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Price change$1,139,900-5%$452/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7089205 Report a problem
        6/12/2026Listed for sale$1,199,9000%$476/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7089205 Report a problem
        5/13/2026Listing removed$1,200,000$476/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7015558 Report a problem
        2/4/2026Listed for sale$1,200,000-27.3%$476/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7015558 Report a problem
        12/8/2025Listing removed$1,650,000$655/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794687 Report a problem
        9/29/2025Listed for sale$1,650,000$655/sqft
        Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6794687 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,095 -0.9%$746,200 +8.1%
        2024$4,133 -17.9%$690,600 +0.5%
        2023$5,033 +45.2%$687,300 -13%
        2022$3,467 -6.5%$790,300 +88%
        2021$3,707 +1.9%$420,300
        2020$3,639 +16.3%$420,300 +25.3%
        2017$3,130 $335,433 +2.1%
        2016$3,130 +9.7%$328,600 +8.7%
        2015$2,852 +102%$302,200 -3%
        2014$1,412 -51.2%$311,600 -10.5%
        2012$2,893 +11%$348,200
        2011$2,607 -5.5%$348,200 -13.6%
        2010$2,757 -3.5%$402,800 +4.7%
        2009$2,858 $384,800
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