23729 Cooley Drive,Brainerd, MN 56401
Brainerd, MN 56401
Description
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 workspaceideal 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.
Details
| MLS # | 7089205 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1987 |
| Days On Site | 72 |
| Listing Provided By | Coldwell Banker Realty | Christopher Cullen |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,520 |
| Garage | 16 |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Zoning | Residential-Single Family |
| Acreage | 40.00 |
Interior
| Cooling | Ductless Mini-Split |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned |
Exterior
| Roof | Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt |
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| Construction Materials | Log, Stone |
| Lot Features | Tree Coverage - Heavy |
Parking
| Parking Features | Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage |
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Taxes
| Property | 4120 |
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Area Information
| State | MN |
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| County | Crow Wing |
| City | Brainerd |
| Zip Code | 56401 |
| School District | 181 |
| High School | Brainerd |
| Listing VS Median (in 56401) | |
Price: $1,139,900 low | high Med: $399,950 sqft: 2,520 low | high Med: 1,871 $ / sqft: $452 low | high Med: $214 On site: 72 low | high Med: 259 | |
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| State | MN |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing |
| City | Brainerd |
| Zip Code | 56401 |
| School District | 181 |
| High School | Brainerd |
| Listing VS Median (in 56401) | |
Price: $1,139,900 low | high Med: $399,950 sqft: 2,520 low | high Med: 1,871 $ / sqft: $452 low | high Med: $214 On site: 72 low | high Med: 259 | |