23729 Cooley DR Brainerd, MN 56401
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,520 SqFt
Open House
Sat Jun 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,520 sqft
Price per Sqft $476
MLS Listing ID 7089205
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Three Quarter Bath 2
Year Built 1987
Annual Tax Amount $4,120
Tax Year 2025
Contingent None
Lot Size 40.000 Acres
Lot Dimensions 1292x1314x1297x1317
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
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.
Location
State MN
County Crow Wing
Zoning Residential-Single Family
Rooms
Basement None
Dining Room Breakfast Area, Living/Dining Room
Interior
Heating Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Cooling Ductless Mini-Split
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Fireplace Yes
Appliance 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
Exterior
Parking Features Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage
Garage Spaces 16.0
Fence None
Roof Type Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Tree Coverage - Heavy
Story Two
Foundation 1928
Sewer Septic System Compliant - Yes
Water Well
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Log,Stone
New Construction false
Schools
School District Brainerd