The property is in a fantastic East-Central Minnesota location. It is about an hour and forty-five minutes north of the Twin Cities, and about an hour south of Duluth and the North Shore of Lake Superior. If you enjoy 4 Wheeling, the Soo Line Trail is 2 miles from the property. In Pine County, you can legally drive a 4-Wheeler on County Roads, so you can go for hundreds of miles right from the front gate. There are several area lakes that offer fishing, boating, or other recreational activities. Sturgeon Lake is 12 miles away, and Malmo, on the NE corner of Mille Lacs Lake, is just 24 miles. If you like gambling, Grand Casino, Hinckley is 30 miles away, or Black Bear Casino in Carlton is 40 miles north. The property is about 60 miles from Canal Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth. The property offers a ton of alternative uses. It could be developed as a hobby farm, a full-fledged working farm, a hunting or recreational camp, or a fantastic location for a new home!
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Market trends in 55795, MN
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
94.7%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$300K
$58K MoM
Avg. days on market
92d
15 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
1 MoM
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Sale history for 16991 Rocky Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Feb 2, 2024
Sold
$320,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6414868
Feb 5, 2024
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2024
Sold
$320,000
Sep 21, 2023
Contingent
—
Aug 9, 2023
Listed
$399,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,843 (−45.4%)
$327,100 + $2,700
$329,800
2025
$3,375 (−13.9%)
$446,600 + $5,000
$451,600
2024
$3,919 (+42.6%)
$515,300 + $3,900
$519,200
2023
$2,748 (+10.9%)
$313,900 + $3,900
$317,800
2022
$2,478 (+5.6%)
$223,200 + $9,300
$232,500
2021
$2,346 (−5.3%)
$195,600 + $8,600
$204,200
2020
$2,476 (−5.6%)
$203,000 + $9,000
$212,000
2019
$2,622 (+2.3%)
$210,600 + $8,500
$219,100
2018
$2,562
$202,600 + $8,000
$210,600
Tax history for 16991 Rocky Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,843 (−45.4%)
$327,100 + $2,700
$329,800
2025
$3,375 (−13.9%)
$446,600 + $5,000
$451,600
2024
$3,919 (+42.6%)
$515,300 + $3,900
$519,200
2023
$2,748 (+10.9%)
$313,900 + $3,900
$317,800
2022
$2,478 (+5.6%)
$223,200 + $9,300
$232,500
2021
$2,346 (−5.3%)
$195,600 + $8,600
$204,200
2020
$2,476 (−5.6%)
$203,000 + $9,000
$212,000
2019
$2,622 (+2.3%)
$210,600 + $8,500
$219,100
2018
$2,562
$202,600 + $8,000
$210,600
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
160 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,138
Year built
2025
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pine County
APN
040241000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport Spaces: 0
Exterior
Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Development Status: Other
Property Type: Land
Land Information
Soil Type: Loam
Wooded Area: 65
Pasture Area: 60
Cultivated Area: 24
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 160
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 2640, 2640, 2640, 2640
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Improvements: Other
Financial
Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $10
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,738
Tax Year: 2023
Tax With Assessments: $2,748
Utilities
Utility Information
Power Company Name: Minnesota Power
Utilities: Electricity Available, None Connected, Private Septic Available, Private Well Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Willow River
School District Phone: 2183723131
Location Information
Directions: From I-35W take the Willow River exit W to Hwy 61. Then N for 0.56 miles to Hwy 41, then W 6.2 miles to CR 40, then N to CR 156, W .5 to driveway. From Hwy 65 take CR 2 E 13.7 miles to CR 156. Head N on 156 for 2 miles then E for 1 mile. The driveway is on the N side of Rocky Road (156).
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Topography: High Ground,Hilly,Low Land,Meadow,Pasture,Rolling,Scattered Timber,Sloped,Walkout,Wooded
Community Information
Development Amenity Type: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,138
Stories: —
Lot Size: 160 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2025
Year Renovated: —
County: Pine County
APN: 040241000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Restrictions: Open
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Willow River Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.7mi
5/10
Willow River Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi
3/10
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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 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Willow River, MN • 55795
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.