2459 Town Road 279, Mahtowa, MN 55707

New Listing
$515,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,700 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 871,200 Status: Active
Current Price: $515,000 List Date: 7/13/2026 Last Modified: 7/14/2026

Overview

Description

Escape to your own private Northwoods retreat! Nestled on 20 beautiful, wooded acres with legal easement access to county land, this one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and functionality. Step inside to a dramatic great room featuring soaring 20-foot ceilings and a stunning floor-to-ceiling Chicago brick fireplace that serves as the heart of the home. The spacious primary suite is filled with natural light and includes its own fireplace, creating the perfect place to unwind. Spanish-imported tile flooring adds character and durability throughout much of the home. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive trail system leading to public land, abundant wildlife including deer, turkey, owls, and more, plus incredible hunting opportunities right out your back door. Spend your evenings relaxing around the fire pit, listening to nature, or enjoying the peaceful pond that remains full year-round. The property is well-equipped for country living with ...

Listing Details MLS# 7099587

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
2
Waterfront YN
No
Year Built
2016
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
2700
Above Grd Total SqFt
2700
Total SqFt
2700
Total Finished Sqft
2700.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
2700
Power Company
Lake Country Power
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
1330x650
Acres
20
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Below Grd Total SqFt
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: No Stairs External; No Stairs Internal Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Deck; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Skylight; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Basement: None Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath; 3/4 Primary; Private Primary; Bathroom Ensuite Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room; Living/Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Wood Fencing: Other Fireplace Characteristics: 2-Sided; Electric; Gas Burning; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Foundation: Slab Fuel: Propane Heating: In-Floor Heating; Outdoor Boiler Internet Options: Satellite Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Garage; In Unit; Main Level; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: Combo Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Chicken Coop/Barn; Root Cellar; Other Parking Characteristics: Multiple Garages; Garage Door Opener; Gravel Lot; Heated Garage; Insulated Garage; Other Pool Description: None Property Subtype: Ranch-Style Home; Shouse (Shop + House) Road Frontage: No Outlet/Dead End; Private Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years; Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: 4 BR on One Level; All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Main Floor Primary; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One Water: Drilled

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
515000
ListPrice
515000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
2459
Street Name
Town Road 279
Postal City
Mahtowa
County
Carlton
State
MN
Zip Code
55707

Assessments

Assessment Balance
18
Tax With Assessments
4650
Assessment Installment
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
irr
None
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
2700

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
46x26
Garage Square Feet
1196
Multiple Garages
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Gravel Lot
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Insulated Garage
Yes
Other
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
19
Section#
36
Township#
48

Office/Member Info

Association
SPAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
NE1/4 SW1/4 EX W1/2 THEREOF
Listing City
Mahtowa
Map Page
999
Municipality
Mahtowa
School District
Barnum
School District Phone
218-389-6978
Zip Plus 4
8652
Property ID Number
880285800
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
4632
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Escape to your own private Northwoods retreat! Nestled on 20 beautiful, wooded acres with legal easement access to county land, this one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and functionality. Step inside to a dramatic great room featuring soaring 20-foot ceilings and a stunning floor-to-ceiling Chicago brick fireplace that serves as the heart of the home. The spacious primary suite is filled with natural light and includes its own fireplace, creating the perfect place to unwind. Spanish-imported tile flooring adds character and durability throughout much of the home. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the extensive trail system leading to public land, abundant wildlife including deer, turkey, owls, and more, plus incredible hunting opportunities right out your back door. Spend your evenings relaxing around the fire pit, listening to nature, or enjoying the peaceful pond that remains full year-round. The property is well-equipped for country living with a ready-to-use chicken coop, additional fenced area for expansion, a root cellar for food storage, gazebo, playground, storage shed, and a heated garage. A unique bonus is the detached garage, which was originally finished as living quarters while the home was being built. It includes heating, air conditioning, washer and dryer hookups, an oven hookup, and offers endless possibilities for a workshop, hobby space, guest overflow, or future customization. Seller is willing to negotiate many personal property items, making this a rare opportunity to purchase not only an incredible property but many of the amenities that make it truly special. If you've been dreaming of peaceful country living with room to roam, breathtaking wildlife, and direct access to endless outdoor adventure, this is the property you've been waiting for.
Directions
I-35 to Mahtowa Exit, CR-4 towards Mahtowa, Left CR-61, Right CR-4, Right Town Road 279

Accessible

No Stairs External
Yes
No Stairs Internal
Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck
Yes
Kitchen Center Island
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Patio
Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet
Yes
Skylight
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Filtration System
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes
3/4 Primary
Yes
Private Primary
Yes
Bathroom Ensuite
Yes

Construction Materials

Frame
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Kitchen/Dining Room
Yes
Living/Dining Room
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior

Wood
Yes

Fencing

Other
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

2-Sided
Yes
Electric
Yes
Gas Burning
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Foundation

Slab
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes

Heating

In-Floor Heating
Yes
Outdoor Boiler
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Satellite
Yes

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
In Garage
Yes
In Unit
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Lock Box Type

Combo
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes
Chicken Coop/Barn
Yes
Root Cellar
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Composite Decking
Yes
Deck
Yes
Porch
Yes

Pool Description

None
Yes

Property Subtype

Ranch-Style Home
Yes
Shouse (Shop + House)
Yes

Road Frontage

No Outlet/Dead End
Yes
Private Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes
Asphalt Shingles
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes
Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Special Search

4 BR on One Level
Yes
All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes
Main Floor Primary
Yes
Primary Bdr Suite
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

Drilled
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Bathroom 9.2x13.3 Main
Bathroom 6.4x10.10 Main
Den 19.4x7.5 Main
Dining Room 9.5x14.9 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 19.9x12.1 Main
Foyer 6.7x10 Main
Kitchen 15.5x17 Main
Laundry 5.11x5.11 Main
Living Room 13.2x17.2 Main
Pantry (Walk-In) 7.3x6 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 12.6x16.9 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 12x13.2 Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom 11.7x19.1 Main

Documents

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Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Dulut
Last Updated: July - 14 - 2026
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