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11951 71st Avenue SW, Motley, MN 56466

$425,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,420 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,760,695 Status: Active

Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 6/01/2026 Last Modified: 6/11/2026

Overview

Description

If you've been dreaming of a peaceful country setting, this property is worth a look. Tucked among mature trees and surrounded by nature, it offers the kind of quiet rural lifestyle that's getting harder to find, while still being conveniently located between Brainerd and Staples. Even better, the property is adjacent to over 200 acres of state land, providing exceptional access to outdoor recreation and wildlife right out your back door. The charming story-and-a-half home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has been nicely updated while still retaining some of its original character. You'll find beautiful hardwood floors in portions of the home, complemented by modern updates that make it comfortable and move-in ready. The unfinished basement offers plenty of storage space and includes an egress window, providing the potential for an additional bedroom or expanded living space in the future. Take a stroll along the trails that wind through the woods and connect directly to the a ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7083968

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Year Built: 1953
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 952
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1468
Below Grd Total SqFt: 952
Total SqFt: 2420
Total Finished Sqft: 1440.00
FireplaceYN: No
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 952
Power Company: Minnesota Power
Garage Stalls: 4
Lot Dimensions: 1314x1334x1318x1336
Acres: 40.42
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront YN: No
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Tile Floors Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Basement: Concrete Block; Egress Windows; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Upper Level Full Bath Construction Materials: Block; Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Crop Type: Hay/Alfalfa Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room Electric: 100 Amp Service Exterior: Cement Board Farm Type: Hobby; Horse; Wooded/Hunting Fencing: Partial; Wire Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Oil; Wood Heating: Forced Air; Outdoor Boiler Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tillable; Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Barn(s); Silo Pool Description: None Property Subtype: Acreage; Rural Residential Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Architectural Shingle; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Private Sewer Special Search: Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary Stories: One and One Half Topography: Pasture; Wooded; Level Water: Sand Point

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 425000
ListPrice: 425000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 11951
Street Name: 71st
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: SW
Postal City: Motley
County: Cass
State: MN
Zip Code: 56466

Assessments

Assessment Installment: 86
Tax With Assessments: 1798
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 28 x 34
Concrete Block: Yes
Egress Windows: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1440

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: OTHER
Combo: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 30 x 48
Garage Square Feet: 1440

Public Survey Info

Range#: 32
Section#: 36
Township#: 134

Office/Member Info

Association: GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: Becker Twp 134 NE SE
Listing City: Motley
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Becker Twp
School District: Staples-Motley
School District Phone: 218-894-2430
Zip Plus 4: 847
Property ID Number: 030364100
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 1712
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: If you've been dreaming of a peaceful country setting, this property is worth a look. Tucked among mature trees and surrounded by nature, it offers the kind of quiet rural lifestyle that's getting harder to find, while still being conveniently located between Brainerd and Staples. Even better, the property is adjacent to over 200 acres of state land, providing exceptional access to outdoor recreation and wildlife right out your back door. The charming story-and-a-half home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and has been nicely updated while still retaining some of its original character. You'll find beautiful hardwood floors in portions of the home, complemented by modern updates that make it comfortable and move-in ready. The unfinished basement offers plenty of storage space and includes an egress window, providing the potential for an additional bedroom or expanded living space in the future. Take a stroll along the trails that wind through the woods and connect directly to the adjoining state land, perfect for exploring, hunting, hiking, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The property is home to wild plum trees, blueberries, and raspberries, giving you a little taste of nature right in your own backyard. One of the highlights is the beautiful traditional red barn, full of character and charm. The barn is in great shape overall and ready for use, although the roof will need to be completed. The home can be heated with either the outdoor wood boiler or fuel oil, offering flexibility and efficiency throughout the year. The insulated 48 x 30 shop is heated by the wood boiler system with in-floor heat, making it a comfortable workspace even during the colder months. Whether you're looking for a hobby farm, a recreational retreat, or simply a place to enjoy country living, you'll appreciate the peaceful surroundings, abundant wildlife, beautiful countryside views, and room to spread out and enjoy life at a slower pace.
Directions: From Motley, go North on Hwy 64 to left on 120th St to right on 71st Ave SW to property at the end of the road.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Hardwood Floors: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Natural Woodwork: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes
Upper Level Full Bath: Yes

Construction Materials

Block: Yes
Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Crop Type

Hay/Alfalfa: Yes

Dining Room Description

Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes

Electric

100 Amp Service: Yes

Exterior

Cement Board: Yes

Farm Type

Hobby: Yes
Horse: Yes
Wooded/Hunting: Yes

Fencing

Partial: Yes
Wire: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Oil: Yes
Wood: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Outdoor Boiler: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Lot Description

Tillable: Yes
Tree Coverage - Heavy: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes
Barn(s): Yes
Silo: Yes

Pool Description

None: Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage: Yes
Rural Residential: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Architectural Shingle: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Main Floor Primary: Yes

Stories

One and One Half: Yes

Topography

Pasture: Yes
Wooded: Yes
Level: Yes

Water

Sand Point: Yes

Documents

Hess Parcel.pdf ›

Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Last Updated: June - 11 - 2026

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