7821 County 12 NW, Akeley, MN 56433

$325,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,088 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 265,716 Status: Pending
Current Price: $325,000 List Date: 2/27/2026 Last Modified: 5/11/2026

Overview

Description

Picturesque woods surround this year-round haven. This well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,080 square feet of comfortable, nature-inspired living. Tucked among the trees, it feels like a secluded treehouse getaway or a mountain chalet, blending rustic charm with modern comforts. With 6+ acres of privacy, the property is a sanctuary of peace, featuring lush woodland landscaping, a tranquil water feature, a cozy fire pit, and an expansive private deck and patio—perfect for savoring quiet mornings and star-filled nights. Inside, the main level welcomes you with an inviting open-concept design where the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow effortlessly. A wood-burning fireplace with a striking stacked-stone surround serves as a charming focal point, making every evening feel like a retreat. This level also includes a spacious bedroom and a newly remodeled ¾ bath, offering ease and comfort. The upper level features a bright and airy office space, full bath, and a charming bedroom, ideal for moments of inspiration or relaxation. The lower-level walk-out expands the living space with a cozy family room, a 3rd bedroom, utility/laundry room with ample storage space, plus patio access for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Outside, you'll find a 24x30 detached garage and paved driveway. Perfectly positioned near the Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, renowned fishing on nearby Leech Lake, and only 2 miles from the inviting amenities of Walker, this home isn’t just a place to live, it’s Northwoods living at its’ finest.

Listing Details MLS# 7022514

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1985
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
832
Above Grd Total SqFt
1256
Below Grd Total SqFt
832
Total SqFt
2088
Total Finished Sqft
1672.00
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
832
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
453x458xIRR
Acres
6.1
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; Kitchen Window; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger; Dryer; Fuel Tank - Rented; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Egress Windows; Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space; Wood Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath; Rough In Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Wood Family Room Characteristics: Lower Level Fireplace Characteristics: Stone; Wood Burning Foundation: Combination; Slab; Other Fuel: Electric; Propane; Wood Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak; Forced Air Laundry: Laundry Room; Lower Level Lock Box Type: SentriLock Lot Description: Irregular Lot; Tree Coverage - Heavy Parking Characteristics: Floor Drain Property Subtype: Acreage Road Frontage: County Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field Stories: Two Water: 4-Inch Submersible; Drilled; Well

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-05-11
Contingency
None
Original List Price
325000
ListPrice
325000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
7821
Street Name
County 12
Street Direction Suffix
NW
Postal City
Akeley
County
Cass
State
MN
Zip Code
56433

Assessments

Assessment Balance
66
Tax With Assessments
1208

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
26x32
Egress Windows
Yes
Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Wood
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1256
Finished SqFt Below Ground
416

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
GLAR
SentriLock
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
24x30
Garage Door Width
24
Garage Square Feet
720
Floor Drain
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
31
Section#
28
Township#
142

Office/Member Info

Association
GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
PART OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 & PART OF SE1/4 OF
Listing City
Akeley
Map Page
999
Municipality
Akeley
School District
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley
School District Phone
218-547-4201
Zip Plus 4
2014
Property ID Number
381282410
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
1142
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Picturesque woods surround this year-round haven. This well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,080 square feet of comfortable, nature-inspired living. Tucked among the trees, it feels like a secluded treehouse getaway or a mountain chalet, blending rustic charm with modern comforts. With 6+ acres of privacy, the property is a sanctuary of peace, featuring lush woodland landscaping, a tranquil water feature, a cozy fire pit, and an expansive private deck and patio—perfect for savoring quiet mornings and star-filled nights. Inside, the main level welcomes you with an inviting open-concept design where the kitchen, dining, and living areas flow effortlessly. A wood-burning fireplace with a striking stacked-stone surround serves as a charming focal point, making every evening feel like a retreat. This level also includes a spacious bedroom and a newly remodeled ¾ bath, offering ease and comfort. The upper level features a bright and airy office space, full bath, and a charming bedroom, ideal for moments of inspiration or relaxation. The lower-level walk-out expands the living space with a cozy family room, a 3rd bedroom, utility/laundry room with ample storage space, plus patio access for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Outside, you'll find a 24x30 detached garage and paved driveway. Perfectly positioned near the Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trails, renowned fishing on nearby Leech Lake, and only 2 miles from the inviting amenities of Walker, this home isn’t just a place to live, it’s Northwoods living at its’ finest.
Directions
From Walker, turn left on County Road 12 (Jimmy's Restaurant) proceed to home on right. 7821 County 12.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Appliances

Air-To-Air Exchanger
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Fuel Tank - Rented
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Upper Level Full Bath
Yes
Rough In
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Wood
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

Lower Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Stone
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Combination
Yes
Slab
Yes
Other
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Dual Fuel/Off Peak
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Lot Description

Irregular Lot
Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes
Patio
Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage
Yes

Road Frontage

County Road
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
VA
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes
Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Water

4-Inch Submersible
Yes
Drilled
Yes
Well
Yes

Room Information

Bathroom Level: Main Bathroom Level: Upper Dining Room Level: Main Family Room Level: Lower First (1st) Bedroom Level: Main Kitchen Level: Main Laundry Level: Lower Living Room Level: Main Office Level: Upper Second (2nd) Bedroom Level: Upper Third (3rd) Bedroom Level: Lower
Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.
IDX
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
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