23729 Cooley Drive Brainerd, MN 56401

$1,199,900
Active
estimated monthly payment
3 Beds  |  3 Baths  |  2,520 Sq Ft  |  Single Family  |  MLS # 7089205
Open House(s)
Sat, Jun. 20 10:00am to 1:00pm
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About The Listing

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.


Listing courtesy of Christopher Cullen, Coldwell Banker Realty
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Property Details

Features

 
 
 
Property Type: Single Family
Status: Active
Contingency Type: None
Year Built: 1987
MLS #: 7089205
Bedrooms: 3
Square Feet: 2,520
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Price Per Square Foot: $476
Bathrooms (Half) : 0
Bathrooms (Three Quarters) : 2
Garage Spaces: 16
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage
Sewer Description: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Air Conditioning Type: Ductless Mini-Split
Water: Well
Heat Type: Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Basement: None
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Description: Log, Stone
Roof Description: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Days On Market (Continuous): 171
Disability Features: None
Latest Update: 06/12/2026
List Date: 06/12/2026
Listing Agent ID: 500502518
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Office ID: 49063
Data Source: NorthstarMLS - The Regional MLS of Minnesota
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior Features: Stone, Log
Fence: None
Lot Dimensions: 1292x1314x1297x1317
Lot Size: 40.0 Acres
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
School District: Brainerd
Tax Year: 2025
Estimated Taxes: $4,120
Contingency Type: None
City: Brainerd
Zip: 56401
County: Crow Wing
State: MN

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Listing last updated: 06/12/26

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