Homes for Sale in Baxter, MN

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Updated 10/13/2026, 5:36 AM CDT from NorthstarMLS

Baxter is Brainerd's western twin and the commercial center of the Brainerd Lakes Area — the Highway 371 corridor where the whole region shops. It holds the newest housing stock of any market we cover in Minnesota lake country, minutes from Gull Lake without the lakefront price.

Verified Homes for Sale in Baxter, MN

62 homes for sale in Baxter, MN — priced $199,237 to $899,900, median $413,500, 20 with recent price cuts. Updated daily from NorthstarMLS.

Baxter is a buyer’s market — homes sell for about 99% of list in around 40 days, with roughly 6.2 months of supply (based on 90 days of NorthstarMLS closings).

M Re-Intel: Lakes Market Intelligence — October 2026

If the metro is sorting by payment, lake country is sorting by shoreline, and the shoreline is winning. Waterfront homes that sold between May and September went for a $559,500 median, up 6.6 percent from last summer, on roughly a quarter more sales. Step back from the water and the story goes flat: the off-water median was $299,900, against $302,000 a year earlier. On asking prices the premium is 64 percent, $574,950 on the water and $349,900 off it. The reason is almost boringly simple. A builder can add houses and a lender can sweeten a rate, but nobody can add frontage. The season is closing on schedule: 1,554 homes are for sale, down from more than 1,600 a month ago, and new listings slowed to 386 in the past 30 days. What changed is the pace. September's lake sales spent a median 44 days on the market, up from 34 a year ago, so buyers who shop after the docks come out may find sellers more willing to talk. Leverage is uneven. Alexandria, Fergus Falls and Osakis are still moving, each with a fifth or more of its listings under contract. Detroit Lakes, with 146 homes for sale and just 9 percent spoken for, remains the buyer's counterweight. And Pelican Rapids, where 68 percent of listings sit on the water, asks a shoreline median of $825,000, a reminder that when the lake is the product, the calendar barely matters.

— Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum, Modern Market REALTORS®. Full market intelligence report

Why Buy a Home in Baxter, MN?

Baxter is the practical choice in the Brainerd Lakes Area, and the numbers show it plainly. Homes currently run from about $225,000 to $1,249,900, with a median near $388,500 — note the floor: the least expensive house for sale in Baxter costs more than the median home in Fergus Falls. There is no entry-level tail here because there is very little old housing stock. The median Baxter home was built in 1999, the newest of any market we cover, and 11 of the 63 homes on the market are new construction. For buyers who do not want to inherit somebody else's deferred maintenance, that is the whole argument.

Waterfront is a small and expensive slice rather than the main event: 13 homes, at a median around $770,000, the highest waterfront median of any market we serve outside the Whitefish Chain. White Sand, Perch, Whipple, and Sylvan are the lakes inside and around the city, and Gull Lake — the premium water of the region — is minutes northwest. The more interesting number is land. Buildable lots are close to 40 percent of active listings at a median around $169,000, which is two to three times what raw acreage costs in Aitkin or Grand Rapids. That is not a market being overpriced; it is a different product. These are serviced lots in platted subdivisions with utilities at the street, and they are why new construction here is a steady business rather than an occasional listing.

Baxter and Brainerd function as one town with a shared economy and a shared school district. Every listing in Baxter sits in Brainerd Public Schools, and Forestview Middle School is here in the city. What Baxter has that Brainerd does not is the Highway 371 and Highway 210 retail corridor, so groceries, hardware, medical clinics, and the regional shopping are at the doorstep rather than a drive. The Paul Bunyan State Trail runs through town on old rail grade. Brainerd is immediately east for the hospital and the historic downtown, the Twin Cities are about two hours south, and Fargo roughly two and a half hours west. The median annual property tax bill on a home here runs about $2,966, which is what newer construction on a serviced lot costs to own.

Neighborhoods in Baxter

Jacklitch Estates, Wildflower, Cedardale South, and Forestview Estates are the most active newer-construction addresses, most of them platted since the late 1990s. White Sand North and Perch Lake Estates put smaller-lake frontage and lake access inside the city. Whitney Oaks, Elder Acres, and Malloy Acres offer larger wooded lots on the edges of town, and the older Anderson and JMS additions hold the most accessible year-round homes in the market. Serviced buildable lots are a substantial share of the inventory here, which is unusual for a city this built-up.

School District: Brainerd Public Schools

Newest Homes for Sale in Baxter (48+)

  1. 1999 single family home for sale at 13910 Cherrywood Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 2 bath 13910 Cherrywood Drive, Baxter, MN — $399,900 · Est. $2,022/mo · House for Sale · 5 bed · 2 bath · 2,640 sqft · 0.49 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
  2. 2026 single family home for sale at XXX Red Sequia Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath XXX Red Sequia Drive, Baxter, MN — $696,800 · Est. $3,523/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,941 sqft · 2.2 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Gregory F Wersal, Broker
  3. 2026 single family home for sale at XXX Maryland Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath XXX Maryland Drive, Baxter, MN — $545,000 · Est. $2,756/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,576 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Gregory F Wersal, Broker
  4. 2024 single family home for sale at XXX Jewelwood Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath XXX Jewelwood Drive, Baxter, MN — $535,000 · Est. $2,705/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,576 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Gregory F Wersal, Broker
  5. 2015 single family home for sale at 13184 Timberlane Drive in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 13184 Timberlane Drive, Baxter, MN — $849,000 · Est. $4,293/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,610 sqft · 0.87 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Positive Realty
  6. 2026 single family home for sale at 11793 Forestview Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 11793 Forestview Drive, Baxter, MN — $624,900 · Est. $3,160/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,883 sqft · 0.62 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Gregory F Wersal, Broker
  7. 2026 single family home for sale at 11775 Forestview Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 11775 Forestview Drive, Baxter, MN — $594,900 · Est. $3,008/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,880 sqft · 0.7 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Gregory F Wersal, Broker
  8. 2014 single family home for sale at 13177 Preserve Circle in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 13177 Preserve Circle, Baxter, MN — $425,000 · Est. $2,149/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,846 sqft · 0.07 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Positive Realty
  9. 2023 condo for sale at 7084 Glory Road, Unit 312 in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 7084 Glory Road, Unit 312, Baxter, MN — $339,018 · Est. $1,714/mo · Condo for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,305 sqft · 5.33 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Ebenezer Manage Services
  10. 2000 single family home for sale at 13867 Knollwood Drive in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 4 bath 13867 Knollwood Drive, Baxter, MN — $385,000 · Est. $1,947/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 4 bath · 2,039 sqft · 0.45 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Open House 10/17 · Listed by Northland Sotheby's International Realty
  11. 2026 single family home for sale at 12590 Second Street in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 12590 Second Street, Baxter, MN — $429,900 · Est. $2,174/mo · House for Sale · Patio Home · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,580 sqft · 0.34 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  12. 1996 single family home for sale at 7172 Laredo Road in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 2 bath 7172 Laredo Road, Baxter, MN — $349,900 · Est. $1,769/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 5 bed · 2 bath · 2,024 sqft · 0.57 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by RE/MAX Results - Nisswa
  13. 2027 single family home for sale at TBD Oakwood Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath TBD Oakwood Drive, Baxter, MN — $639,900 · Est. $3,236/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,517 sqft · 0.54 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Counselor Realty Brainerd Lakes
  14. 1998 single family home for sale at 14610 Lynndale Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 14610 Lynndale Drive, Baxter, MN — $499,900 · Est. $2,528/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 5 bed · 3 bath · 3,873 sqft · 0.96 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Positive Realty
  15. 2023 condo for sale at 7084 Glory Road, Unit 209 in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 7084 Glory Road, Unit 209, Baxter, MN — $250,920 · Est. $1,269/mo · Condo for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,004 sqft · 5.33 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Ebenezer Manage Services
  16. 2023 condo for sale at 7084 Glory Road, Unit 111 in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 7084 Glory Road, Unit 111, Baxter, MN — $199,237 · Est. $1,007/mo · Condo for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,251 sqft · 5.33 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Ebenezer Manage Services
  17. 2023 single family home for sale at 14470 Kimberlee Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 14470 Kimberlee Drive, Baxter, MN — $469,900 · Est. $2,376/mo · ▼ $10,000 (2%) off, was $479,900, reduced 13 days ago · House for Sale · Patio Home · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,728 sqft · 0.344 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Open House 10/16 · M Markdowns · Listed by LPT Realty, LLC.
  18. 1975 single family home for sale at 5688 Fairview Road in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 5688 Fairview Road, Baxter, MN — $264,900 · Est. $1,339/mo · House for Sale · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,004 sqft · 0.58 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by eXp Realty
  19. 1976 single family home for sale at 13567 Maplewood Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 13567 Maplewood Drive, Baxter, MN — $575,000 · Est. $2,908/mo · ▼ $24,900 (4%) off, was $599,900, reduced 13 days ago · House for Sale · Waterfront · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,452 sqft · 0.75 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  20. 1999 single family home for sale at 6179 Edmonton Road in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 4 bath 6179 Edmonton Road, Baxter, MN — $554,900 · Est. $2,806/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 3 bed · 4 bath · 3,299 sqft · 0.6 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Ashworth Real Estate
  21. 1992 single family home for sale at 13392 Honeysuckle Way in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 13392 Honeysuckle Way, Baxter, MN — $344,900 · Est. $1,744/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,248 sqft · 0.68 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties
  22. 2026 single family home for sale at 14466 Barberry Court in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 14466 Barberry Court, Baxter, MN — $339,900 · Est. $1,719/mo · ▼ $600 (0%) off, was $340,500, reduced 12 days ago · House for Sale · Bi-Level · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,271 sqft · 0.45 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by RE/MAX Results
  23. 2023 condo for sale at 7084 Glory Road, Unit 300 in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 7084 Glory Road, Unit 300, Baxter, MN — $358,000 · Est. $1,810/mo · Condo for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,375 sqft · 5.33 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Ebenezer Manage Services
  24. 2026 single family home for sale at 14449 Kimberlee Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 14449 Kimberlee Drive, Baxter, MN — $555,000 · Est. $2,806/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,634 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Gregory F Wersal, Broker
  25. 2002 single family home for sale at 3736 Cedar Scenic Road in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 3736 Cedar Scenic Road, Baxter, MN — $339,900 · Est. $1,719/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,404 sqft · 5 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by eXp Realty
  26. 1977 single family home for sale at 6141 Donald Street in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 6141 Donald Street, Baxter, MN — $339,900 · Est. $1,719/mo · ▼ $10,000 (3%) off, was $349,900, reduced 4 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,184 sqft · 0.53 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Real Broker, LLC
  27. 2026 single family home for sale at 6169 Cosmos Road in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath 6169 Cosmos Road, Baxter, MN — $299,900 · Est. $1,516/mo · ▼ $3,000 (1%) off, was $302,900, reduced 12 days ago · House for Sale · Bi-Level · New Build · 2 bed · 1 bath · 979 sqft · 0.35 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by RE/MAX Results
  28. 1967 single family home for sale at 13607 Maplewood Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 13607 Maplewood Drive, Baxter, MN — $799,000 · Est. $4,040/mo · ▼ $50,900 (6%) off, was $849,900, reduced 12 days ago · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 5 bed · 3 bath · 3,335 sqft · 0.64 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by RE/MAX Results - Nisswa
  29. 2025 single family home for sale at 13728 Memorywood Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 13728 Memorywood Drive, Baxter, MN — $899,900 · Est. $4,550/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · Waterfront · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,872 sqft · 0.61 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by eXp Realty
  30. 2022 condo for sale at 7084 Glory Road, Unit 303 in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 7084 Glory Road, Unit 303, Baxter, MN — $389,994 · Est. $1,972/mo · Condo for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,251 sqft · 5.33 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  31. 1970 single family home for sale at 12776 Knollwood Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 2 bath 12776 Knollwood Drive, Baxter, MN — $479,900 · Est. $2,427/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Waterfront · 5 bed · 2 bath · 1,770 sqft · 0.82 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by eXp Realty
  32. 2022 condo for sale at 7084 Glory Road, Unit 105 in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 7084 Glory Road, Unit 105, Baxter, MN — $311,211 · Est. $1,574/mo · Condo for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,191 sqft · 5.33 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  33. 1970 single family home for sale at 5648 Fairview Road in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 5648 Fairview Road, Baxter, MN — $267,888 · Est. $1,355/mo · ▼ $12 (0%) off, was $267,900, reduced today · House for Sale · 3 bed · 2 bath · 2,200 sqft · 0.56 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Central MN Realty LLC
  34. 2007 single family home for sale at 14462 Grand Oaks Drive in Baxter, MN — 6 bed, 4 bath 14462 Grand Oaks Drive, Baxter, MN — $679,900 · Est. $3,438/mo · ▼ $10,000 (1%) off, was $689,900, reduced 2 weeks ago · House for Sale · Two Story · Shoreline Access · 6 bed · 4 bath · 3,144 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Pemberton RE
  35. 1985 single family home for sale at 6205 Donald Street in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 6205 Donald Street, Baxter, MN — $344,900 · Est. $1,744/mo · ▼ $5,000 (1%) off, was $349,900, reduced 3 weeks ago · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,844 sqft · 0.74 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by eXp Realty
  36. 2006 townhouse for sale at 5646 Rush Lake Court in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 5646 Rush Lake Court, Baxter, MN — $339,000 · Est. $1,714/mo · ▼ $4,400 (1%) off, was $343,400, reduced 5 weeks ago · Townhouse for Sale · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,705 sqft · 0.08 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by LPT Realty, LLC.
  37. 2002 single family home for sale at 12103 Fuschia Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 12103 Fuschia Drive, Baxter, MN — $369,900 · Est. $1,870/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,970 sqft · 1.37 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  38. 1975 single family home for sale at 14750 Ninebark Dr. in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 14750 Ninebark Dr., Baxter, MN — $897,900 · Est. $4,540/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · Acreage · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,819 sqft · 26.96 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Kurilla Real Estate LTD
  39. 1989 single family home for sale at 13541 Maplewood Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 4 bath 13541 Maplewood Drive, Baxter, MN — $724,900 · Est. $3,665/mo · ▼ $25,000 (3%) off, was $749,900, reduced 4 days ago · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 4 bath · 2,026 sqft · 0.63 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by eXp Realty
  40. 1979 single family home for sale at 13765 Travine Drive in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 13765 Travine Drive, Baxter, MN — $329,900 · Est. $1,668/mo · ▼ $15,000 (4%) off, was $344,900, reduced 4 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,078 sqft · 0.47 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by LPT Realty, LLC.
  41. 1972 single family home for sale at 13498 Meredith Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 13498 Meredith Drive, Baxter, MN — $399,900 · Est. $2,022/mo · ▼ $15,100 (4%) off, was $415,000, reduced Aug 12 · House for Sale · Tri-Level · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,944 sqft · 0.7 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Exit Realty Hometown Advantage
  42. 1996 townhouse for sale at 14686 Par Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 14686 Par Drive, Baxter, MN — $369,000 · Est. $1,866/mo · ▼ $19,500 (5%) off, was $388,500, reduced 4 weeks ago · Townhouse for Sale · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,651 sqft · 0.08 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by National Realty Guild
  43. 1987 single family home for sale at 6322 Highland Scenic Road in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 6322 Highland Scenic Road, Baxter, MN — $649,900 · Est. $3,286/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Waterfront · 4 bed · 2 bath · 3,089 sqft · 1.5 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Distinct Realestate LLC
  44. 2026 single family home for sale at XXXX Maryland Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath XXXX Maryland Drive, Baxter, MN — $696,800 · Est. $3,523/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,941 sqft · 0.97 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Gregory F Wersal, Broker
  45. 1999 single family home for sale at 14425 Northwoods Drive in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 14425 Northwoods Drive, Baxter, MN — $479,900 · Est. $2,427/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,336 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Kurilla Real Estate LTD
  46. 1975 single family home for sale at 14750 Ninebark Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 14750 Ninebark Drive, Baxter, MN — $747,900 · Est. $3,782/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · Acreage · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,819 sqft · 4.98 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Kurilla Real Estate LTD
  47. 1977 single family home for sale at 14390 Shoreview Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 14390 Shoreview Drive, Baxter, MN — $775,000 · Est. $3,919/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 5 bed · 3 bath · 3,006 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Real Broker, LLC
  48. 1999 single family home for sale at 14434 Cottage Grove Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 4 bath 14434 Cottage Grove Drive, Baxter, MN — $429,900 · Est. $2,174/mo · ▼ $10,000 (2%) off, was $439,900, reduced 2 weeks ago · House for Sale · Two Story · 5 bed · 4 bath · 3,103 sqft · 0.48 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Active · Open House 10/17 · M Markdowns · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.

Almost Sold in Baxter (14)

These Baxter homes have an accepted offer and are waiting to close.

  1. 1950 single family home for sale at 13380 Memorywood Drive in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath 13380 Memorywood Drive, Baxter, MN — $249,900 · Est. $1,264/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,072 sqft · 0.37 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Aspen Real Estate Svcs, LLC
  2. 1979 single family home for sale at 12863 Kingwood Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 12863 Kingwood Drive, Baxter, MN — $267,900 · Est. $1,355/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,288 sqft · 0.52 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Aspen Real Estate Svcs, LLC
  3. 2026 single family home for sale at 11946 Joneswood Circle in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 11946 Joneswood Circle, Baxter, MN — $415,000 · Est. $2,098/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,839 sqft · 0.88 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by eXp Realty
  4. 1997 single family home for sale at 12783 Lakewood Lane in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 12783 Lakewood Lane, Baxter, MN — $449,900 · Est. $2,275/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,935 sqft · 0.59 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by eXp Realty
  5. 1990 single family home for sale at 6065 Highland Scenic Road in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 6065 Highland Scenic Road, Baxter, MN — $350,000 · Est. $1,770/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,963 sqft · 1.09 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  6. 2026 single family home for sale at 14454 Barberry Court in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 14454 Barberry Court, Baxter, MN — $340,900 · Est. $1,724/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,271 sqft · 0.5 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by RE/MAX Results
  7. 2026 single family home for sale at 13758 Oakwood Drive in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 13758 Oakwood Drive, Baxter, MN — $369,900 · Est. $1,870/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,517 sqft · 0.55 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Counselor Realty Brainerd Lakes
  8. 2003 single family home for sale at 8038 Dalton Road in Baxter, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 8038 Dalton Road, Baxter, MN — $313,000 · Est. $1,583/mo · House for Sale · Patio Home · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,511 sqft · 0.12 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by LPT Realty, LLC.
  9. 2002 single family home for sale at 6584 Mary Street in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 6584 Mary Street, Baxter, MN — $225,000 · Est. $1,138/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,175 sqft · 0.4 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Cummings Janzen Realty, Inc
  10. 2004 single family home for sale at 15092 Ninebark Drive in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 6 bath 15092 Ninebark Drive, Baxter, MN — $1,249,900 · Est. $6,320/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Waterfront · Acreage · 5 bed · 6 bath · 5,511 sqft · 6.96 ac lot · ~160 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Kurilla Real Estate LTD
  11. 2026 single family home for sale at 12624 Second Street in Baxter, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 12624 Second Street, Baxter, MN — $470,000 · Est. $2,377/mo · House for Sale · Patio Home · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,900 sqft · 0.34 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  12. 1999 single family home for sale at 14060 Inglewood Drive in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 14060 Inglewood Drive, Baxter, MN — $330,000 · Est. $1,669/mo · ▼ $10,000 (3%) off, was $340,000, reduced Aug 4 · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,819 sqft · 1.03 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by Positive Realty
  13. 1983 single family home for sale at 8331 Red Pine Circle in Baxter, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 8331 Red Pine Circle, Baxter, MN — $349,900 · Est. $1,769/mo · ▼ $5,100 (1%) off, was $355,000, reduced 6 weeks ago · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,832 sqft · 0.72 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties
  14. 2010 single family home for sale at 11832 Ironwood Drive in Baxter, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 11832 Ironwood Drive, Baxter, MN — $319,900 · Est. $1,618/mo · ▼ $10,000 (3%) off, was $329,900, reduced 10 days ago · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,203 sqft · 0.35 ac lot · ~165 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by Bridge Realty, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Baxter, MN?

Homes currently range from about $225,000 to $1,249,900, with a median near $388,500. There is very little entry-level inventory because there is very little old housing stock — the median Baxter home was built in 1999. Waterfront homes are a small, expensive slice at a median around $770,000. The live count and today's prices update daily above.

What is the difference between buying in Baxter and buying in Brainerd?

They function as one town, but the housing is different. Baxter is newer — median build year 1999 versus a much older stock in Brainerd — and it holds the Highway 371 retail corridor, so shopping and clinics are at the doorstep. Brainerd has the hospital, the historic downtown, and a wider price range including genuinely affordable older homes. Both are in the same school district.

What school district is Baxter, MN in?

Brainerd Public Schools, without exception — every active listing in Baxter sits in that district. Forestview Middle School is in Baxter itself. That makes Baxter one of the simpler markets in lake country for families, since the district does not change from one side of town to the other.

Is there new construction in Baxter?

Yes, and it is the most active new-build market of the northern communities we serve. Around one in six homes currently for sale is new construction, and buildable serviced lots are close to 40 percent of active listings at a median near $169,000. If you would rather choose the lot and build, there is real selection here.

Can I get lake property in Baxter?

Some, though it is the premium tier here rather than the bulk of the market. White Sand, Perch, Whipple, and Sylvan are the lakes in and around the city, and waterfront homes carry a median around $770,000. Most Baxter buyers do the opposite trade — an off-water home minutes from Gull Lake and a boat slip, for a fraction of the frontage price.

What are property taxes like in Baxter?

The median annual property tax bill on a home here runs about $2,966, the highest of the Brainerd Lakes communities — which reflects newer construction on serviced lots rather than a higher rate. Minnesota's special assessments tend to be smaller than the large specials in newer North Dakota developments. We show the tax figure on every listing page.

How much do you need to make to buy a house in Baxter, MN?

It depends heavily on your down payment, interest rate, and other debts, but as a rough guide: with Baxter's median list price around $410,000, a home near that price typically calls for somewhere around $105,000 to $130,000 in household income. Put more down or buy below the median and it drops; less down or a higher rate pushes it up. Run your own numbers on our home affordability calculator, and we'll help you get pre-approved so you know your real budget before you shop.

Is Baxter, MN a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?

Right now, Baxter is a buyer’s market — homes are selling for about 99% of list price in around 40 days, with roughly 6.2 months of supply, based on the last 90 days of NorthstarMLS closings. Fewer months of supply and homes selling near or above asking favor sellers; more supply and homes sitting longer favor buyers.

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