Sold before print. A rare opportunity to own this authentic Gull Lake log home. Every detail showcases the craftsmanship that went into the home’s creation, from the hand-hewn logs to intricate wood carvings. Nestled on 2.06 acres and 298 feet of shoreline, this estate boasts five bedrooms and five bathrooms across 5,999 finished square feet. The great room features soaring ceilings adorned with exposed beams, floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, and a wall of windows capturing picturesque water views. The main floor offers a gourmet kitchen, spacious dining room, three-season porch and two bedrooms. The upper-level highlights a loft and two bedrooms. Retreat to the walkout lower-level family room with stone fireplace, fifth bedroom, sauna and hot tub. The multiple viewing decks overlook a sandy beach with a firepit. Incredible location, near Cragun’s and Madden’s Resorts, in addition to various dining options and recreational trails. Listing includes the adjacent 0.7 acre lot.
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$2,950,000
11299 Birch Island Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
5beds
6,488sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
2.06 Acres Lot
$3,323,500 Zestimate®
$455/sqft
$4,501 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,323,500
$2.92M - $3.89M
$4,501/mo
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 12:24am
Listed by:
Sarah E Polovitz 612-743-6801,
Compass,
Al Anderson 651-802-0271
Bought with:
Jen Azure
Engel & Volkers Prior Lake
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6455566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 282.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5x14.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 181.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5x12.5
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5x16
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x14
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x21
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 562.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x22.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x18
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x15
Sauna
- Level: Lower
- Area: 203.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.5x11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 263.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x15.5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wall Oven, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,488
- Total interior livable area: 6,488 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,900
- Finished area below ground: 2,039
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (29x29)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Composite Decking, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, North, Panoramic, West
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Num(11030500), Lake Chain, Lake Acres(10010), Lake Chain Acres(13497), Lake Depth(80)
- Body of water: Gull
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 298
Lot
- Size: 2.06 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.06 acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Island/Peninsula, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Additional Garage, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 2888
- Additional parcels included: 873870120
- Parcel number: 873870100
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Log
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 30
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Brainerd
- Subdivision: Birch Island
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- Services included: Other
- Association name: Birch Island Homeowners Association
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $2,950,000$455/sqft |
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| 2/1/2024 | Pending sale | $2,950,000$455/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6455566 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000-1.6%$455/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6455566 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6370710 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Price change | $2,999,000-13.1%$462/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6370710 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 56401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forestview Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 9/10Brainerd Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.3 mi
- 7/10Baxter Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 6.4 mi
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