Living in Deer River, MN — Neighborhood Guide

Browse neighborhoods in Deer River, MN with home prices, school ratings, and lifestyle details. Find your perfect community. Modern Market REALTORS® — (701) 205-5517.

About Deer River, MN

Deer River is a small, affordable community in north-central Minnesota surrounded by lakes, forests, and the Chippewa National Forest. The area appeals to buyers seeking genuine wilderness living with lake access at price points well below the more popular resort areas. Deer River provides basic services and a strong community spirit, making it ideal for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and remote workers looking for maximum nature with minimum pretense.

Housing & Pricing

Housing types: Cabins, lakefront homes, single-family homes, and wooded acreage. Primarily existing homes.

Price range: $80,000 – $500,000

Typical lot sizes: Varied — from small in-town lots to large wooded and lakefront parcels of 5–80+ acres.

New vs. existing: Primarily existing homes and cabins. Limited new construction.

Schools

School district: Deer River Public Schools

Parks & Recreation

Chippewa National Forest, Cut Foot Sioux Lake, Bowstring Lake, and numerous smaller lakes. Exceptional hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Nearby to Itasca State Park (headwaters of the Mississippi River).

Commute & Location

Distance to Fargo: 3.5 hours

Access to dozens of lakes within 15 minutes. 23 miles to Grand Rapids, 3.5 hours to Fargo.

Local Character

Deer River is for buyers who want to be immersed in nature. The pace is slow, the lakes are uncrowded, and the northern lights are visible on clear nights. It's not for everyone — and that's exactly what its residents love about it.

Homes for Sale in Deer River (12+)

  1. 1996 single family home for sale at 38652 HWY 6 in Deer River, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 38652 HWY 6, Deer River, MN — $59,900 · Est. $303/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,396 sqft · 5.26 ac lot · ~190 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Wallin Residential Properties
  2. 1997 single family home for sale at 47624 Bowstring C in Deer River, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath 47624 Bowstring C, Deer River, MN — $99,500 · Est. $503/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,044 sqft · 20.57 ac lot · ~195 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by MOVE IT REAL ESTATE GROUP/LAKEHOMES.COM
  3. 2021 single family home for sale at 41255 County Road 19 in Deer River, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 41255 County Road 19, Deer River, MN — $274,999 · Est. $1,391/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,328 sqft · 10.23 ac lot · ~195 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Pemberton RE
  4. 1952 single family home for sale at 34838 Deer Path Drive in Deer River, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 34838 Deer Path Drive, Deer River, MN — $725,000 · Est. $3,666/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 5 bed · 3 bath · 1,008 sqft · 1.09 ac lot · ~200 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY
  5. 2004 single family home for sale at 10446 Vermillion Point Drive NE in Deer River, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 10446 Vermillion Point Drive NE, Deer River, MN — $425,000 · Est. $2,149/mo · House for Sale · Waterfront · 3 bed · 2 bath · 2,252 sqft · 1.4 ac lot · ~180 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors
  6. 1996 single family home for sale at 40089 Sunset Trail in Deer River, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 40089 Sunset Trail, Deer River, MN — $299,000 · Est. $1,512/mo · ▼ $20,000 (6%) off, was $319,000, reduced 13 days ago · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 1 bath · 988 sqft · 0.07 ac lot · ~175 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by MOVE IT REAL ESTATE GROUP/LAKEHOMES.COM
  7. 1981 single family home for sale at 38879 State Highway 38 in Deer River, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath 38879 State Highway 38, Deer River, MN — $232,900 · Est. $1,178/mo · House for Sale · Waterfront · Acreage · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,004 sqft · 3.24 ac lot · ~200 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Pemberton RE
  8. 2022 single family home for sale at 37523 Co Rd 19 in Deer River, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 37523 Co Rd 19, Deer River, MN — $985,000 · Est. $4,981/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Waterfront · Acreage · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,958 sqft · 2.39 ac lot · ~200 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by MN DIRECT PROPERTIES
  9. 1999 single family home for sale at 42307 Rajala Road in Deer River, MN — 0 bed, 0 bath 42307 Rajala Road, Deer River, MN — $150,000 · Est. $758/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · Acreage · 0 bed · 0 bath · 480 sqft · 25.6 ac lot · ~190 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Anderson Realty
  10. 1950 single family home for sale at 50181 County Road 35 in Deer River, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 50181 County Road 35, Deer River, MN — $199,900 · Est. $1,011/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,824 sqft · 0.35 ac lot · ~190 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Lakes & Leisure Realty
  11. 2006 single family home for sale at 46726 County Road 133 in Deer River, MN — 4 bed, 4 bath 46726 County Road 133, Deer River, MN — $678,000 · Est. $3,428/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · Acreage · 4 bed · 4 bath · 3,378 sqft · 20 ac lot · ~190 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by RE/MAX Advantage Plus
  12. 1945 single family home for sale at 52875 County Road 155 in Deer River, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 52875 County Road 155, Deer River, MN — $489,900 · Est. $2,477/mo · House for Sale · Waterfront · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,516 sqft · 0.91 ac lot · ~185 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by RE/MAX Advantage Plus

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(701) 205-5517 — Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum, Modern Market REALTORS®

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Modern Market REALTORS® — Jim Christl (Broker) & Shannon Barnum (Associate Broker). Serving Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Horace, Detroit Lakes, and Minnesota lake country. Call (701) 205-5517.