Introducing 8543 Birchwood Hills Road on the shores of Gull Lake in picturesque Nisswa, Minnesota. Nestled on 100 feet of west-facing frontage, this timeless retreat offers privacy, charm, and panoramic sunset views. The home features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and, for the water adventurer or car enthusiast, five garage stalls. Step inside and you will find a vaulted great room with a stone gas fireplace and large arched window, lakeside dining area, full kitchen, three-season porch, and a private primary suite with full bathroom. The walkout lower level includes a family room with wood burning fireplace, wine bar, game area, and two additional bedrooms, perfect for hosting family and friends. Outside, the expansive deck and paver and granite patio provide plenty of room for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the serene lake setting. The privacy of this property is positioned perfectly to capture breathtaking sunsets, hear a loon’s call, and listen to the rustle of silver maples. The gradual slope leads to a level, private shoreline where year-round water adventures begin. Spend summer days swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, water skiing, or surfing. When winter arrives, enjoy ice fishing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling right from your backyard. Located within minutes of top-tier dining, golf, spa services, four-season resort activities, a grocery store, and "pretty good shopping" in Downtown Nisswa. Available to the public for the first time in 20 years, this Gull Lake retreat, in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, is truly a rare find.
Closed
$1,295,000
8543 Birchwood Hills Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468
3beds
2,528sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.94 Acres Lot
$1,294,900 Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 25, 2025 at 07:29pm
Listed by:
Sarah E Polovitz 612-743-6801,
Compass,
Al Anderson 651-802-0271
Bought with:
Connor Bowman
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6732053
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 187.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 147 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Deck
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x12
Deck
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Game room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 138 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11.5
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Patio
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x16
Patio
- Area: 131.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x8.5
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned, Wine Cooler
Features
- Basement: Daylight,Drain Tiled,Finished,Concrete,Storage Space,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,528
- Total interior livable area: 2,528 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,264
- Finished area below ground: 1,033
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Multiple Garages
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (Two garages)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Panoramic, West
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Dock, Lake Front, Waterfront Num(11030500), Lake Chain, Lake Bottom(Hard, Sand, Excellent Sand), Lake Acres(10010), Lake Chain Acres(13497), Lake Depth(80)
- Body of water: Gull
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.94 Acres
- Dimensions: 101 x 404
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Additional Garage, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1264
- Parcel number: 904400040
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Cedar
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 37
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: Crow Wing Power
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private, Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Nisswa
- Subdivision: Paul Bunyan Acres
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved