16296 Tower Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401

$799,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,755 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 26,572 Status: Active
Current Price: $799,900 List Date: 3/18/2026 Last Modified: 4/07/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to your dream home offering expansive river views in the perfect location for convenience in the Ahren's Hill neighborhood. Conveniently located near the hospital, schools and Brainerd/Baxter. This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence boasts over 2,600 square feet of luxurious living space, all meticulously remodeled from top to bottom by an unmatched builder renowned for their attention to detail. As you step inside, you’ll immediately be captivated by the expansive open-concept layout, featuring gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main level. The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed kitchen, complete with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and an innovative coffee bar equipped with an insta-hot water system. It's the perfect space to gather with family and friends. With three spacious bedrooms on the main floor, including a serene master suite, this home provides ample space for relaxation and privacy. The lower level is an entertainer's paradise, featuring a stylish wet bar complete with a beverage cooler and microwave, along with a cozy family room highlighted by one of the two gas fireplaces. Step outside onto the wrap-around composite decking and take in the breathtaking views of the river – the ideal backdrop for your morning coffee or evening gatherings. This outdoor space is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying nature. The property also boasts a large 4+ car garage that is heated, features a drain, and is fully finished, providing ample space for cars and the flexibility to store or park all your recreational toys inside or on the paved expansive driveway. With a focus on modern comfort and elegance, this home is a rare find that blends quality craftsmanship with stunning aesthetics. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own!

Open Houses

Listing Details MLS# 7039080

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1979
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
2
Main Floor Total SqFt
1400
Above Grd Total SqFt
1400
Below Grd Total SqFt
1355
Total SqFt
2755
Total Finished Sqft
2755.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1400
Garage Stalls
4
Lot Dimensions
See GIS
Acres
0.61
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Center Island; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Panoramic View; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Wine Cooler Basement: Egress Windows; Full; Storage Space; Tile Shower Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; 3/4 Basement Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers Exterior: Brick/Stone; Cement Board; Wood Family Room Characteristics: Family Room; Lower Level Fencing: Chain Link; Partial Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level Lock Box Type: SentriLock Parking Characteristics: Floor Drain; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Pool Description: None Road Frontage: City Street; Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road; Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Primary; Renovated Stories: One Water: Drilled; Well

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
824900
ListPrice
799900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
16296
Street Name
Tower
Street Suffix
Drive
Postal City
Brainerd
County
Crow Wing
State
MN
Zip Code
56401
Complex/Dev/Subdivision
1st Add Ahrens Hill

Assessments

Assessment Balance
25
Tax With Assessments
1672

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
50X28
Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Tile Shower
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1400
Finished SqFt Below Ground
1355

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
GLAR
SentriLock
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
26X36
Garage Square Feet
936
Floor Drain
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
28
Section#
26
Township#
134

Office/Member Info

Association
GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Fire Number
16296
Legal Description
LOT 5 BLOCK 1, 1st Addition to Ahrens Hill
Listing City
Brainerd
Map Page
999
Municipality
Brainerd
School District
Brainerd
School District Phone
218-454-6900
Zip Plus 4
3031
Property ID Number
99260526
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
1647
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Welcome to your dream home offering expansive river views in the perfect location for convenience in the Ahren's Hill neighborhood. Conveniently located near the hospital, schools and Brainerd/Baxter. This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence boasts over 2,600 square feet of luxurious living space, all meticulously remodeled from top to bottom by an unmatched builder renowned for their attention to detail. As you step inside, you’ll immediately be captivated by the expansive open-concept layout, featuring gorgeous hardwood floors throughout the main level. The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed kitchen, complete with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and an innovative coffee bar equipped with an insta-hot water system. It's the perfect space to gather with family and friends. With three spacious bedrooms on the main floor, including a serene master suite, this home provides ample space for relaxation and privacy. The lower level is an entertainer's paradise, featuring a stylish wet bar complete with a beverage cooler and microwave, along with a cozy family room highlighted by one of the two gas fireplaces. Step outside onto the wrap-around composite decking and take in the breathtaking views of the river – the ideal backdrop for your morning coffee or evening gatherings. This outdoor space is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying nature. The property also boasts a large 4+ car garage that is heated, features a drain, and is fully finished, providing ample space for cars and the flexibility to store or park all your recreational toys inside or on the paved expansive driveway. With a focus on modern comfort and elegance, this home is a rare find that blends quality craftsmanship with stunning aesthetics. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own!
Directions
County Road 49/Wise Road, Right on County Road 20, Left on Ahrens Hill Road, Left on Tower and Property on Right.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Walk-In Closet
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Wine Cooler
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
3/4 Basement
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes
Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Brick/Stone
Yes
Cement Board
Yes
Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes
Partial
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking
Yes
Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes
Wrap Around
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road
Yes
Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes
Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Special Search

3 BR on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Renovated
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes
Well
Yes

Room Information

Bar/Wet Bar Room Level: Lower Dining Room Level: Main Family Room Dimensions: 24.6X25.11 Level: Lower Fifth (5th) Bedroom Dimensions: 11.2X14.10 Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Dimensions: 13.7X11.6 Level: Main Fourth (4th) Bedroom Dimensions: 12.1X10.11 Level: Lower Kitchen Level: Main Laundry Dimensions: 8.10X6.11 Level: Lower Living Room Level: Main Second (2nd) Bedroom Dimensions: 13.7X15.8 Level: Main Third (3rd) Bedroom Dimensions: 10.1X13 Level: Main
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
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Last Updated: April - 07 - 2026
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