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26001 Heinz Road, Willow River, MN 55795

$2,300,000

Property Type: Commercial Bedrooms: 21 Baths: 2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,447,338 Status: Closed

Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 10/31/2024 Last Modified: 8/08/2025

Overview

Description

Presenting the exceptional opportunity to acquire "One Heartland," a former children's camp resort spanning an impressive 79.14 acres in the serene Willow River, MN. This expansive property sits along the shores of multiple lakes, offering a tranquil retreat just two hours from the bustling Twin Cities Metro area. Featuring a grand 21,811-square-foot main lodge, the property includes an extensive retreat center, a full-service cafeteria, recreation rooms, and sleeping facilities to accommodate up to 75 guests, making it ideal for group gatherings and large retreats. The property also boasts diverse accommodations and facilities, including 15 cozy cabins ranging from 320 to 512 square feet, a manager’s quarters, multiple shower houses, and several storage buildings. Recreational amenities include a sports court, basketball hoops, a swimming pool, a climbing tower, a baseball field, archery, hiking trails, lake access for water activities, ropes courses, playgrounds, and a grandstand. ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 6624653

General Property Information

Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
Other Parking Spaces: 20
Year Built: 1992
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Other
Foundation Size: 35985
Garage Stalls: 2
Lake/Waterfront Name: Clear Lake (Kettle River Twp.) (58010400)
For Sale or Lease: For Sale
Acres: 79.14
Lot Dimensions: 79.14
Assessment Pending: Unknown

Property Features

Accessible: Other Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Shared: Beach; Dock; Patio; Tennis Courts CMU Style: Resort Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Event Space; Recreational; Resort Exterior: Cedar Financing Terms: Cash Foundation: None Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Other Location Description: Other/See Remarks On Site Utilities: Electric Common Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - No Shared Rooms: Community Room; Play Area; Other Stories: Two Topography: Level Water: Private

Contract Information

Off Market Date: 2025-02-17
Closed Date: 2025-05-12
Sales Close Price: 2300000
Contingency: None
ListPrice: 3115000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 26001
Street Name: Heinz
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Willow River
County: Pine
State: MN
Zip Code: 55795

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2: 0170209000
Property ID #3: 0170090000

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt: 35985

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 26
Lake Depth: 39

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Public Survey Info

Range#: 20
Section#: 9
Township#: 44

Sale Options

Sale Includes: Building, Land

Unit 1

Unit Number: Lodge
Total Bedrooms: 3
Level: Main Level
Unit Total SqFt: 21811
Leased?: No
No. of 1 Bedroom Units: 15

Unit 10

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 9
Unit Total SqFt: 512

Unit 11

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 10
Unit Total SqFt: 384

Unit 12

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 11
Unit Total SqFt: 512

Unit 13

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 12
Unit Total SqFt: 512

Unit 14

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 13
Unit Total SqFt: 432

Unit 15

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 14
Unit Total SqFt: 432

Unit 2

Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 1
Unit Total SqFt: 392

Unit 3

No. of 3 Bedroom Units: 2
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 2
Unit Total SqFt: 392

Unit 4

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 3
Unit Total SqFt: 392

Unit 5

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 4
Unit Total SqFt: 392

Unit 6

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 5
Unit Total SqFt: 392

Unit 7

Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 6
Unit Total SqFt: 392

Unit 8

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 7
Unit Total SqFt: 480

Unit 9

Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Total Rooms: Yes
Unit Number: Cabin 8
Unit Total SqFt: 512

Unit Details

Total Units: 17

Office/Member Info

Association: MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description: SECT-09 TWP-044 RANGE-020 38.83 AC GOVT LOT 2 MICRO #390036,518040
Listing City: Willow River
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Kettle River Twp
School District: Willow River
School District Phone: 218-372-3131
DNR Lake ID#: 58010400
DNR Lake Classification: Natural Environment
Zip Plus 4: 2769
Property ID Number: 0170092000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: 0
In Foreclosure?: Not disclosed
Potential Short Sale?: Not disclosed
Lender Owned?: Not disclosed

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Presenting the exceptional opportunity to acquire "One Heartland," a former children's camp resort spanning an impressive 79.14 acres in the serene Willow River, MN. This expansive property sits along the shores of multiple lakes, offering a tranquil retreat just two hours from the bustling Twin Cities Metro area. Featuring a grand 21,811-square-foot main lodge, the property includes an extensive retreat center, a full-service cafeteria, recreation rooms, and sleeping facilities to accommodate up to 75 guests, making it ideal for group gatherings and large retreats. The property also boasts diverse accommodations and facilities, including 15 cozy cabins ranging from 320 to 512 square feet, a manager’s quarters, multiple shower houses, and several storage buildings. Recreational amenities include a sports court, basketball hoops, a swimming pool, a climbing tower, a baseball field, archery, hiking trails, lake access for water activities, ropes courses, playgrounds, and a grandstand. With 55+ acres of undeveloped land, the property provides vast potential for future development, making it adaptable for uses beyond a traditional camp. Possible future uses include a private resort, corporate retreat center, rehabilitation facility, or other commercial ventures. Located in Willow River, Pine County, this property offers easy access to outdoor activities in nearby General C.C. Andrews State Forest and Banning State Park. Its convenient proximity to larger cities includes 50 miles southwest to Duluth, 63 miles east of Brainerd/Baxter, 72 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, and 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The area is also served by Range Regional Airport (60 miles), Duluth International Airport (50 miles), and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (100 miles).
Directions: Head south on Hwy 61. Take a right onto County Rd 43. Continue on County Rd 43 for about 5 miles. Turn left onto Heinz Rd. Follow Heinz Rd for approximately 1 mile. The property will be on the right.

Accessible

Other: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Shared

Beach: Yes
Dock: Yes
Patio: Yes
Tennis Courts: Yes

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 0

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Exterior

Cedar: Yes

Financing Terms

Cash: Yes

Foundation

None: Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Other: Yes

Parking Characteristics

Parking Lot: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic System Compliant - No: Yes

Shared Rooms

Community Room: Yes
Play Area: Yes
Other: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Topography

Level: Yes

Water

Private: Yes

On Site Utilities

Electric Common: Yes

CMU Style

Resort: Yes

Current Use

Event Space: Yes
Recreational: Yes
Resort: Yes

Location Description

Other/See Remarks: Yes

Listing Office: Northco Real Estate Services

Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025

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