Welcome to the Northwoods and the Beautiful Shores of Pelican Lake! This stunning 4-bedroom 3-bath one-owner Custom Built Home is situated on crystal clear waters with pristine sugar sand beach…truly some of the nicest in the entire Brainerd Lakes Area, perfect level elevation and is nestled beneath a canopy of mature pines, oak and birch trees. Thoughtfully designed to embrace lake living, this exceptional cottage-style home offers timeless craftsmanship, inviting spaces, breathtaking panoramic views, a bright and cheerful well-appointed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a large center island, a tiled backsplash and an abundance of custom cabinetry. This home features beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout, cathedral ceilings, a wall of lakeside windows, a gas fireplace, a deck off the dining area, a luxurious primary suite complete with custom-built-in storage, a walk-in closet and a spa-inspired ensuite featuring custom tile, a soaking tub and a large walk-in shower. There are 2 additional nice-sized bedrooms on the main level along with the laundry…making lake living easy. The lower-level walkout is designed for entertaining and hosting guests, offering two additional sleeping areas, a bath, a large family room, a wet bar with built-ins and an inviting gathering space for dining, games or relaxing after a day on the lake. Outside offers a 2-Stall heated and insulated garage, professionally landscaped and manicured grounds with colorful perennial gardens and a flagstone walkway that leads you to the true treasure…a white sugar sand beach…an ideal place to spend the day swimming and soaking up the sunshine. As evening sets in…gather around the lakeside bonfire for s'mores and unforgettable memories under the incredible Stars and Northern Lights! This Premier property is “Lake Living at its Finest” and it’s located on one of the Brainerd Lakes Area's most highly sought-after lakes with food, gas and dancing on the water, several holes of Championship golf, bike trails, shopping, many dining choices and so much more close by!
Closed
$1,600,000
26885 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465
4beds
2,641sqft
Single Family
Built in 2011
0.96 Acres Lot
$1,685,500 Zestimate®
$606/sqft
$3,123 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,685,500
$1.60M - $1.77M
$3,123/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,123/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,123/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$7,684/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$7,684/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Christensen 218-820-2147,
Kurilla Real Estate LTD
Bought with:
Adam Kalenberg
Northland Sotheby's International Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7090509
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 136.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 108.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.2 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 170.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13.10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Area: 123.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.10 x 12.2
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 109.62 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.7 x 12.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 107.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 11.2
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 505 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.2 x 25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 137.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 14
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Features
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,792
- Total interior livable area: 2,641 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,396
- Finished area below ground: 1,245
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Floor Drain, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (28 x 26)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, North, Panoramic, West
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(4-10), Lake Bottom(Excellent Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 97
Lot
- Size: 0.96 Acres
- Dimensions: 97 x 475 x 80 x 460
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 1396
- Additional parcels included: 82350528
- Parcel number: 73020552
- Zoning description: Shoreline
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Crow Wing Power
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: 4-Inch Submersible, Drilled, Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Markee Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Merrifield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $606/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $855,200
- Annual tax amount: $6,034
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $1,600,000-5.6%$606/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7090509 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$642/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7090509 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000$642/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7090509 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,323 -0.3% | $855,200 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $3,333 -7.3% | $862,200 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $3,595 +18.1% | $793,400 +0.8% |
| 2022 | $3,043 +7.2% | $787,300 +45.2% |
| 2021 | $2,839 -3.3% | $542,300 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $2,937 +9% | $492,700 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $2,694 | $458,500 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $2,694 +12.5% | $431,600 +14.3% |
| 2015 | $2,394 +107.6% | $377,500 +0.1% |
| 2014 | $1,153 -8.3% | $377,300 +60.3% |
| 2012 | $1,257 -27.5% | $235,400 |
| 2011 | $1,735 -38.7% | $235,400 -46.2% |
| 2010 | $2,830 +13.2% | $437,300 +11.1% |
| 2009 | $2,499 | $393,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 56465
Nearby homes
- $879,0003 bd2 ba1.8k sqft26893 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
- $1,211,6001 bd1 ba384 sqft26861 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
- $1,229,4004 bd3 ba1.6k sqft26909 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
- $935,0002 bd2 ba384 sqft26841 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
- $766,6004 bd1 ba273 sqft26919 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
- $---- bd-- ba-- sqft26941 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
- $401,9003 bd3 ba1.9k sqft26936 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
- $358,9003 bd1 ba2.6k sqft26878 Pelican Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cuyuna Range Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 11.6 mi
- 7/10Crosby-Ironton SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 10.8 mi
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$1,685,500
2% more
+$33,710
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$1,719,210
- Minnesota
- Crow Wing County
- Merrifield
- 56465
- 26885 Pelican Lake Rd
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Merrifield Topics
