Charming country home on 40 acres! This rare find sit on mostly 40 acres of high land planted with over 1,000 of various trees which include numerous white pine. Home features 3 beds/1 bath and orginal wood trim/wood work of traditional country homes. Extra rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors can be used as extra bedrooms or offices. Enjoy the front covered porch that has peaceful views of trees/fields, large deck off the back of the house for gatherings and spacious mud run for storage/extra clothes. Home heated with both wood and gas boiler. Public lands to the south of of the property.
Charming country home on 40 acres! This rare find sit on mostly 40 acres of high land planted with over 1,000 of various trees which include numerous white pine. Home features 3 beds/1 bath and orginal wood trim/wood work of traditional country homes. Extra rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors could be used as extra bedrooms or offices. Enjoy the front covered porch that has peaceful views of trees/fields, large deck off the back of the house for gatherings and spacious mud run for storage/extra clothes. Home heated with both wood and gas boiler. Public lands to the south of of the property.
RAOR #115621
Jun 19, 2012
Sold
$89,000
Oct 8, 2010
Listed
$98,000
Classic farm home but with present day upgrade. Large 3 BR home with wood floors and beautiful dining room cabinets, wood pedastal dividers and wood trim you just don't see anymore. Spend leisure time relaxing on the open front porch with views overlooking yard and fields. Garage and misc. outbuildings. Great hunting retreat with groomed trails or year round home with room to spare!
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM29120
Oct 8, 2010
Listed
$110,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$564 (+14.6%)
$23,899 + $37,679
$61,578
2025
$492 (−9.6%)
$23,621 + $36,322
$59,943
2024
$544 (+75.5%)
$27,033 + $41,893
$68,926
2023
$310 (+4.0%)
$19,746 + $27,816
$47,562
2022
$298 (−1.3%)
$33,920 + $30,120
$64,040
2021
$302 (−1.3%)
$34,900 + $30,120
$65,020
2020
$306 (+8.5%)
$34,900 + $30,120
$65,020
2019
$282 (+11.0%)
$32,752 + $35,317
$68,069
2018
$254 (−2.3%)
$29,260 + $30,120
$59,380
2017
$260 (−51.3%)
$29,260 + $30,120
$59,380
2016
$534 (+7.9%)
$34,200 + $24,900
$59,100
2014
$495 (+1.2%)
$34,200 + $24,900
$59,100
2013
$489
$36,700 + $24,800
$61,500
Tax history for 12831 Willow River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$564 (+14.6%)
$23,899 + $37,679
$61,578
2025
$492 (−9.6%)
$23,621 + $36,322
$59,943
2024
$544 (+75.5%)
$27,033 + $41,893
$68,926
2023
$310 (+4.0%)
$19,746 + $27,816
$47,562
2022
$298 (−1.3%)
$33,920 + $30,120
$64,040
2021
$302 (−1.3%)
$34,900 + $30,120
$65,020
2020
$306 (+8.5%)
$34,900 + $30,120
$65,020
2019
$282 (+11.0%)
$32,752 + $35,317
$68,069
2018
$254 (−2.3%)
$29,260 + $30,120
$59,380
2017
$260 (−51.3%)
$29,260 + $30,120
$59,380
2016
$534 (+7.9%)
$34,200 + $24,900
$59,100
2014
$495 (+1.2%)
$34,200 + $24,900
$59,100
2013
$489
$36,700 + $24,800
$61,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
40 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,348
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Louis County
APN
759-0090-00380
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Dimensions: 18x22
Garage Sq. Ft.: 396
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor Full Bath
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Block, Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Outdoor Boiler
Cooling Information: None
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Area: 906
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,348
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 906
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Partially Wheelchair
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,348
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 40
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 1320xx1320
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $85
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $544
Tax Year: 2024
Tax With Assessments: $544
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Drilled
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
Fuel: Propane,Wood
Location
School Information
High School District: St. Louis County
School District Number: 2142
School District Phone: 218-749-8130
Location Information
Directions: North of Cook, take Willow River Road West to property
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,348
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 40 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Louis County
APN: 759-0090-00380
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1348
Main Level Finished Area: 906.0000
Building Area Total: 2254
Foundation Dimensions: 30x30
Age Of Property: 105
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
North Woods Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 14.7mi
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Orr, MN • 55771
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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