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23729 Cooley Drive
23729 Cooley Drive
23729 Cooley Drive
23729 Cooley Drive
23729 Cooley Drive

23729 Cooley Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 - MLS# 7089205

MLS® #: 7089205|Days on Market: 140|Listed: Jun 11, 2026

$1,139,900

$1,199,900↓ 5.0%
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,520
Acres
40
Year Built
1987
Property Type
Residential
Heating
Wood Stove, Propane, Wood, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Garages
16
Days on Market
140
School District
181 - Brainerd

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.

23729 Cooley Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401

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Interior Information

AppliancesDishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
CoolingDuctless Mini-Split
HeatingForced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
FuelPropane, Wood
Fireplaces1
Fireplace FeaturesGas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Dining RoomBreakfast Area, Living/Dining Room
Interior AmenitiesBalcony, Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Deck, French Doors, Hot Tub, Kitchen Window, Patio, Paneled Doors, Porch, Sauna, Security System, Skylight, Tile Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet
ElectricCircuit Breakers

Size & Levels

LevelsTwo
Total Finished Sq Ft3,638 sq ft
Above Grade Finished2,520 sq ft
Main Level Finished1,928 sq ft

Bathrooms

Full Baths1
3/4 Baths2
Bathroom DetailsMain Floor 3/4 Bath, Upper Level Full Bath

Rooms

Main Level Rooms

Living Room13' x 17'
Dining Room11' x 12'
Kitchen13' x 12'
Guest House23' x 30'
Sauna13' x 16'
Three Season Porch12' x 10'
Foyer16' x 8'

Upper Level Rooms

Office11' x 15'
Sitting Room7' x 10'
Bedroom13' x 15'
Bedroom 214' x 10'
Laundry9' x 10'
Deck11' x 15'

Exterior & Parking

ExteriorStone, Log
ConstructionLog, Stone
RoofAge Over 8 Years, Asphalt
FoundationSlab
Patio / PorchDeck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
Garage Stalls16
ParkingAttached Garage, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage

Lot & Utilities

Property SubtypeSingle Family
Single Family TypeAcreage, Log Home
Lot Size40 acres
Lot Dimensions1292x1314x1297x1317
Lot DescriptionTree Coverage - Heavy
ZoningResidential-Single Family
TownshipBrainerd
CountyCrow Wing
SewerSeptic System Compliant - Yes
WaterWell
Road FrontageTownship
Other StructuresGarage(s), Kennel/Dog Run, Greenhouse, Guest House, Root Cellar, Storage Shed

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Taxes$4,120
Tax Year2025
Tax w/ Assessments$4,120
Other Annual Assessments$4,120
Assessment PendingNo
Parcel Number88090513
Financing OptionsConventional, Cash
List TypeExclusive Right To Sell

Location

Call 612-356-2121For Showings and Questions

Schools

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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS

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