23729 Cooley Drive Brainerd, MN 56401
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoNORTHSTAR MLS as distributed by MLS GRID / Listed By: Chris Cullen, Crosslake

  23729 Cooley Drive Brainerd, MN 56401

Active (172 Days)
$1,199,900 (USD)
3
BED
3
BATH
2,520
SQFT
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
  • OPEN
    Sat, Jun 20
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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 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.

MLS #:
7089205
Taxes
$4,120(2025)
Lot Size
40 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1987
Style
Two
School District
Brainerd
County
Crow Wing County

Listed By

Chris Cullen, Crosslake
Source
NORTHSTAR MLS
Last checked Jun 13 2026 at 3:42 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Water Softener Owned
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Freezer
  • Electric Water Heater
Lot Information
  • Tree Coverage - Heavy
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Wood Stove
  • Fireplace(s)
  • Ductless Mini-Split
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Fuel: Propane, Wood
Parking
  • Attached Garage
  • Insulated Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Detached Garage
  • Floor Drain
  • Multiple Garages
  • Asphalt
  • Concrete
  • Tuckunder Garage
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,520 sqft
Location
   
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