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11299 Birch Island Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
About this home
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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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Garage Dimensions: 29x29
- Garage Sq. Ft.: 784
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 5
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- # of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
- # of Half Baths (Total): 1
- Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Sauna,Separate Tub & Shower,Upper Level Full Bath
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Dimensions: 25x22.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 16x10
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 18x18
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Three Season Porch
- Room Dimensions: 17x15.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 19x15
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 17x14
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 17.5x12
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 19.5x14.5
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 14.5x12.5
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Loft
- Room Dimensions: 19x15
- Room Level: Upper
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 21x21
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 12 Information
- Room Type: Billiard
- Room Dimensions: 18x15
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 13 Information
- Room Type: Sauna
- Room Dimensions: 18.5x11
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 14 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Dimensions: 16.5x16
- Room Level: Lower
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished, Walkout
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Features: Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
- Other Rooms Information
- All Living Facilities on One Level,Main Floor Primary,Main Floor Bedroom,Main Floor Laundry,Primary Bdr Suite
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Features: Two Sided, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Wood Burning
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Forced Air
- Cooling Information: Central Air
- Interior Features
- Room Type: Great Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Three Season Porch, Bedroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Loft, Family Room, Billiard, Sauna, Bedroom 5
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Water Softener Owned
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick/Stone, Log
- Foundation Area: 2,888
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
- Exterior Features
- Patio Porch Type: Composite Decking,Covered,Deck,Front Porch,Patio
- Waterfront Information
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Lake Front
- Water Body Name: Gull
- Waterfront Num: 11030500
- Lake Acres: 10,010
- Lake Chain: Y
- Lake Chain Acreage: 13497
- Lake Chain Name: Gull
- Lake Classification: General Development
- Lake Depth: 80
- Waterfront Feet: 298
- Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No
- Property Information
- Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 3,900
- Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 2,588
- FractionalOwnershipYN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Sub Type Description: Log Home
- Other Structures: Additional Garage, Storage Shed
- Has Additional Parcels
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3,900
- Below Grade Finished Area: 2,039
- Amenities: Deck,Dock,Hardwood Floors,Hot Tub,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Porch,Panoramic View,Sauna,Security System,Skylight
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Island/Peninsula
- Lot Size Area: 2.06
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 2.06 acres
- Road Frontage Type: Paved Streets, Private Road
- Road Responsibility: Association Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,480
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax With Assessments: $21,480
- Lease / Rent Details
- RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
- HOA Information
- Association Name: Birch Island Homeowners Association
- Has HOA
- Association Fee: $300
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Association Fee Includes: Other
- School Information
- High School District: Brainerd
- School District Number: 181
- School District Phone: 218-454-6900
- Location Information
- Directions: North on Hwy 371 to left on County Road 77 to right on County Road 70, turn left on Scenic Drive, turn left on Birch Island Road to home.
- Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: —
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Cass County
- APN: 873870100
Other
- Home Information
- Living Area: 5939
- Main Level Finished Area: 2888.0000
- Building Area Total: 6488
- Age Of Property: 30
- Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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