23729 Cooley Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,520 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7089205
Price Reduced — was $1,199,900 (↓ $60,000) · M Markdowns
Is 23729 Cooley Drive a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $452/sqft — This home is priced 140% above the typical Brainerd single-family home of $188/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
84 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 81 — Brainerd homes overall typically go under contract by day ~15. This one is past that window.
4 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $60,000 — motivation showing.
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$6,772/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $5,764
- Property taxes
- $343
- Home insurance (est.)
- $665
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($227,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
About This Home
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.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $855K and $1.4M in Brainerd:
- The field: 4 similar Brainerd homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1987
- Above Grade
- 2,520 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 40.00 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Heavy
- Garage
- 16-car (Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Asphalt, Concrete, Floor Drain, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages, Tuckunder Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water
- Well
- Annual Taxes
- $4,120
- County
- Crow Wing
- Days on Market
- 81
23729 Cooley Drive is listed in Brainerd, MN, part of Crow Wing County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 23729 Cooley Drive
- Is $1,139,900 a good price for a home in Brainerd?
- According to BuyPulse, 23729 Cooley Drive rates Premium Pricing — at $452/sqft it's priced 140% above the typical Brainerd single-family home of $188/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 84/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Brainerd homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Brainerd homes for sale to compare.
- What type of heating and cooling does 23729 Cooley Drive have?
- 23729 Cooley Drive has Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Wood Stove heating and Ductless Mini-Split cooling.
- Where is 23729 Cooley Drive located?
- 23729 Cooley Drive is in Brainerd, MN 56401, in Crow Wing County.
- Is 23729 Cooley Drive still available?
- Yes — 23729 Cooley Drive is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 23729 Cooley Drive built?
- 23729 Cooley Drive was built in 1987. It features log, stone construction and a slab foundation.
- Does 23729 Cooley Drive have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 23729 Cooley Drive is on the upper level.
- How many homes like 23729 Cooley Drive are for sale in Brainerd?
- 4 similar homes (single-family homes between $855K and $1.4M in Brainerd) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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