COUNTYRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST!
This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-level home offers over 2000 finished square feet on 2.5 peaceful acres along scenic Leaf River Road. Enjoy the beauty of country living with mature apple and oak trees, abundant wildlife, and plenty of room to roam. This home features a heated and cooled tuck-under 2-car garage, plus a detached 2-car garage for additional storage, hobbies, or vehicles. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy privacy, nature, and comfortable living outside of town.
Active
Price cut: $5K (8/24)
$280,000
61689 Leaf River Rd, Wadena, MN 56482
3beds
2,094sqft
Single Family
Built in 1988
2.5 Acres Lot
$273,900 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant wildlife
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anne Dickey 218-639-5973,
Counselor Realty Brainerd Lakes
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7116573
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 126.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11.5
Deck
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 229.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13.5
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Wood Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,688
- Total interior livable area: 2,094 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 750
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt, Heated Garage, Tuckunder Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x40), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (16)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 300 x 362
Details
- Foundation area: 1344
- Parcel number: 05000270156010
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Mound Septic
- Water: Drilled
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wadena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,770
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
Estimated market value
$273,900
$260,000 - $288,000
$2,221/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$134/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+1.8%$136/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/3/2023 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$134/sqft |
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| 5/17/2023 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$138/sqft |
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| 4/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,900+106.8%$143/sqft |
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| 4/3/2015 | Sold | $145,000$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,595 -11.7% | $252,400 +4% |
| 2024 | $1,806 +14.3% | $242,800 +19.9% |
| 2023 | $1,580 -1.9% | $202,500 +12.4% |
| 2022 | $1,610 +9.4% | $180,200 |
| 2021 | $1,472 +0.3% | -- |
| 2020 | $1,468 +5.5% | $171,600 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $1,391 -7.5% | $159,500 +4.8% |
| 2017 | $1,504 +19.6% | $152,200 -1.8% |
| 2016 | $1,258 | $155,000 |
| 2015 | $1,258 +2.3% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,230 | $152,700 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $1,208 -5% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,272 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56482
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Wadena-Deer Creek 5th And 6th GradeGrades: 5-6Distance: 3.5 mi
- 6/10Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.5 mi
- 3/10Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 3.8 mi
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