$1,139,900$
23729 Cooley Drive
Brainerd, MN, 56401
About 23729 Cooley Drive
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.
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 Provided Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
23729 Cooley Drive Property Details
Price:
$1,139,900
MLS #:
NST7089205
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Listed Date:
Jun 11, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,520
Total Sq Ft:
3,638
Lot Size:
1,742,400 sqft / 40.00 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1987
Schools
School District:
Brainerd
Interior Features
Above Grade Finished Area
2520
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 2 Three Quarter Bathrooms
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Levels
Two
Exterior & Lot Features
Accessibility Features
None
Construction Materials
Log, Stone
Exterior Features
Stone, Log
Fencing
None
Garage Spaces
16
Lot Features
Tree Coverage – Heavy
Other Structures
Garage(s), Kennel/Dog Run, Greenhouse, Guest House, Root Cellar, Storage Shed
Parking Features
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage
Roof
Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Property Taxes & Financial Details
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$4,120
Location
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