12908 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401
SOLD
AUG 15, 2025

12908 County Road 8
Brainerd, MN 56401

  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,350 sqft (on 7.50 acres)

$799,000

Last Sold: Aug 15, 2025
$340/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,562/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$799,000

Last Sold: Aug 15, 2025
$340/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,562/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,350 sqft
(on 7.50 acres)

Local Information

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Description

HERE IT IS... The highly sought-after and extremely elusive lakeshore with privacy! Tucked among a canopy of mature trees on over 7 acres of land with 540+ feet of lakefrontage sits this beautiful log-sided home, that makes the perfect UP-NORTH GET-A-WAY. The home features an open floor plan with a large kitchen and dining area, two main-floor bedroom en-suites with private baths, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a loft with a bedroom, flex room, bathroom, and sitting area. A span of lakeside windows and patio doors leads to a covered patio with a lakeside hot tub and perfectly level elevation down to the swimming beach and dock. Additional structures include a 32x32 detached, finished, and heated garage, a 28x24 pole shed with a concrete floor and overhead door, a 16x12 storage shed with a loft, and a vintage log bunkhouse.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 15, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$340/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 12908 County Road 8

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Flex Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2350 Square FeetFoundation Area: 1600
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Main Level,Sink,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Ductless Mini-Split,Fireplace(s),Hot Water,In-Floor Heating,RadiantHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ductless Mini-SplitHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Ductless Mini Split
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Stone, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Power Company: Mille Lacs Energy Co-opGas: Electric, Propane
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
Has a ViewView: Lake, Panoramic, South

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Age Over 8 Years Metal PitchedPatio / Porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Side Porch, Wrap AroundFencing: Partial, WoodOther Structures: Bunk House, Pole Building, Storage Shed
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 4Number of Covered Spaces: 4Other Parking: Garage Dimensions (32x32), Garage Door Height (8), Garage Door Width (16)No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached Garage,Gravel,Electric,Floor Drain,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Insulated Garage,Multiple Garages
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(0-4), Lake Bottom(Gravel, Sand)Road Frontage: County RoadResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: Water Frontage: 543
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2290 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2011
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family
Building
Construction Materials: Concrete, Frame, Steel SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 78340602

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,000Price Per Sqft: $340/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 18 2025

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brainerd
School Information
High School District: Brainerd

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2350 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7.5 Acres

Offer

Contingencies: None

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 6754821Water ViewWater View: LakeAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2290Activation Date: Fri Jul 18 2025
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Sandy J Smith, (218) 838-9309
Kurilla Real Estate LTD
Bought with: DeeDee Fisher, (320) 260-7629, RE/MAX Results
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6754821

Price History for 12908 County Road 8

DatePriceEventSource
08/15/2025$799,000Sold
NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6754821
07/18/2025$799,000PendingNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6754821
07/18/2025$799,000Listed For SaleNorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6754821

Market trends in Brainerd

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$265K
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$148
Available listings
133
24MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,835
Assessment$881,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 12908 County Road 8

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
19303 Grave Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN
0.17
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$570,000
06/18/25
3
2
2,184
19551 State Highway 18, Brainerd, MN
0.58
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
08/05/25
4
4
3,878
12130 Hidden Birch Rd, Brainerd, MN
0.92
Single-Family Home
$419,900
06/30/25
5
3
2,586
18164 Mill Rd, Brainerd, MN
1.34
Single-Family Home
$455,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,990
14629 Agate Ridge Rd, Brainerd, MN
2.40
Single-Family Home
$729,000
08/15/25
2
3
2,547
10687 Graff Park Rd, Brainerd, MN
2.64
Single-Family Home
$650,000
09/24/25
4
2
1,895
16470 State Highway 18, Brainerd, MN
2.71
Single-Family Home
$272,500
12/09/25
4
2
2,344
16101 Nokay Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN
3.97
Single-Family Home
$560,500
06/16/25
3
2
1,740
14076 Trails End Ln, Brainerd, MN
3.76
Single-Family Home
$231,380
04/08/26
4
1
1,426

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What Locals Say about Brainerd

At least 73 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's wildlife

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 51 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "It’s a pretty decent place to live. It has reasonable shopping options in town. There are several big box stores and decent medical facilities every direction you turn."
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    "many parks near by, walking trails, a local ice cream shop and a ice cream truck that goes all over town. water accesses available as well, what more could you ask for?"
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  • Mandolin C.
    "We’re pretty safe in all areas except NE Brainerd. Just passed a referendum to rebuild our schools. Population tripled in the summer. Love the lakes! "
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  • Irama6312
    "It’s quiet, and friendly. I have lived here for 7 years and have never had an issue with any neighbors"
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  • Candy B.
    "everyone is to in to there own life..... we, all just live happy life's and or don't care. ha ha like my peeps."
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  • Kinzy
    "The elementary schools in town have sandwiches stations. Which that is a free lunch for families in need and it’s offered at all elementary schools Monday thru Friday and thru the whole summer!! "
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  • Rodneykrueger
    "I've lived here for three years the neighborhood is very good my neighbors are neighborly we help each other out we all take pride in their yards in the way our streets look"
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  • Kinzy
    "It’s definitely a pet friendly area. In fact people walk theirs dogs everyday, and are welcome at most parks too! "
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  • Sarah R.
    "Dogs are very welcome in our neighborhood, people are very friendly, and we have a big dog friendly park in the center of our area."
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  • Teeks31
    "Everyone minds their own business, but yet is very friendly. This neighborhood has a good vibe even though we are all pretty close. We still feel like we have privacy. "
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  • Mainerd12
    "I have lived in my neighborhood for 30 years, town is a short distance away and it has everything I need. "
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  • Kimicole20
    "Red Sand Lake in the back yard. Close to town. Next to the larger Gull Lake. Beautiful adult trees. Private cull de sac. Park-like views, and natural landscaping."
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    "we have access to the bus and cab service. close to downtown and grocery stores as well as parks. We can access many different shopping centers and the hospital and clinics are within a 5 mile radius. "
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    "The development is adjacent Crow Wing State Park, including the trailhead of the Paul Bunyon Trail. High speed fiber installed in the area in 2017. It's smoking-fast internet connection at affordable prices. Just south of the 371 split allows for easy access to both Brainerd and Baxter. "
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12908 County Road 8, Brainerd, MN 56401 is a 3 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,350 sqft single-family home built in 2011. This property is not currently available for sale. 12908 County Road 8 was last sold on Aug 15, 2025 for $799,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $799,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 12908 County Road 8 is $829,100.