Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/13/2026
Listed
$1,449,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to a truly unique private retreat just minutes from Parkers Prairie and a short drive to Alexandria. Nestled on approximately 40 wooded acres overlooking the natural beauty of Fish Lake, this custom lodge-style home offers over 6,100 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space combining luxury, privacy, and outdoor recreation. Originally constructed in 2005 using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for exceptional strength and energy efficiency, the home features geothermal heating and cooling for extremely low operating costs year-round. While the exterior shell, roof, siding, and windows were completed in 2005, the home's entire interior was professionally completed in 2025, making the living spaces essentially brand new from floor to ceiling. The current owner finished the entire 6,100 square feet, including fully insulated interior walls, new electrical by a licensed electrician, plumbing and carpentry by licensed contractors, along with new finishes, fixtures, appliances, and flooring throughout. The dramatic great room serves as the centerpiece of the home, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace framed by expansive windows capturing the surrounding landscape. Designed for gathering and entertaining, the open layout includes a spacious kitchen with large center island, multiple living areas, and a fully finished walkout lower level offering recreation space ideal for a theater, game room, fitness area, or guest accommodations. Step outside to enjoy the peaceful setting from the elevated deck or patio while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding woods, wetlands, and Fish Lake. The property's 40 acres provide exceptional privacy along with opportunities for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation right out your door. Whether you're seeking a private estate, family retreat, hunting lodge, or executive getaway, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind northern Minnesota retreat. Additional property features include a 3-story residential elevator providing convenient access to all levels of the home, a powerful 30,000-watt whole-property backup generator for reliable power during outages, and a large detached shop/garage equipped with its own geothermal in-floor heating system. The home also includes a below-ground reinforced concrete storm shelter and storage room with an integrated secure safe room, providing added protection and peace of mind.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12157 County Hwy 79
General
- Price: $1,449,000
- Taxes: $2,880 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
- MLS ID: 7024719
- Updated: 3/13/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Full Masonry, Stone
- Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Central Vacuum, Chandelier, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electronic Air Filter, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Fuel Tank - Rented, Water Osmosis System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Dining Room: Separate Formal Dining Room
- Formal Dining Room: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Amenities: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Deck, Ethernet Wired, Kitchen Center Island, Kitchen Window, Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Natural Woodwork, Patio, Porch, Panoramic View, Tile Floors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Composite Decking, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rea
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Finished Garage, Heated Garage, Tandem Garage, Tuckunder Garage
Location
- County: Otter Tail
- Township: Parkers Prairie
- Driving Directions: Hwy 29 north to Parkers Prairie, go west (left) on cr 38/235 to south(left) on cr 79 to sign on right (long private driveway)
School Information
- School District: 1950 - Parkers Prairie
- High School District: Parkers Prairie
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Geothermal
- Heating Type: Geothermal, Heat Pump
- Heating Fuel: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water: Drilled, Well
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Block
- Foundation Size: 2520
- Roof: Metal
- Disability Access: Accessible Elevator Installed
- Square Feet: 6,135
- Above Ground: 5,040 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 2,520 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Down/Base.: 7,560 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2005
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Second Residence, Workshop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 40
- Lot Dimensions: 2628 x 651
- Frontage: County Road
- Zoning: Residential-Single Family
- Lot Description: Tillable, Heavy Tree Coverage
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Lake View
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,880
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: SECT-19 TWP-131 RANGE-037 80.00 AC SE1/4 SW1/4 & SW1/4 SE1/4
- Property ID: 49000190128001
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Price & Sales History for 12157 County Hwy 79
Tax History
Tax History for 12157 County Hwy 79
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,880
110%
$671,500
-4%
2023
$1,370
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$701,900
8%
2023
$1,370
150%
$652,000
32%
2022
$548
-83%
$493,000
13%
2020
$3,250
3%
$436,700
2%
2019
$3,166
20%
$427,900
15%
2018
$2,646
—
$372,100
—
2017
$2,654
3%
$370,500
2%
2016
$2,572
-4%
$363,500
-1%
2015
$2,678
-6%
$367,100
1%
2014
$2,858
—
$364,700
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12157 County Highway 79, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 (MLS# 7024719) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 3 partial bathrooms. 12157 County Highway 79 is currently listed for $1,449,000 and was received on March 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 12157 County Highway 79? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Parkers Prairie? You can browse all Parkers Prairie real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.