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27177 Ridgewood Drive, Merrifield, MN 56465

$930,000

21.67 Acres on peninsula setting offers exceptional privacy, acreage, shoreline, and room to create a true Northwoods legacy property.

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Tucked among mature trees, this remarkable compound offers room to gather, relax, and create lasting memories.

An aerial perspective showcasing the main home, guest house, garages, and expansive grounds.

The property's collection of homes and outbuildings creates a unique opportunity for a variety of ownership and investment goals.

Expansive green space leads to the shoreline, offering room to relax, play, and enjoy lake life.

Designed for gathering, this deck creates the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, and making memories with family and friends.

Designed for gathering, the open-concept living area connects the kitchen, dining, and seating spaces for effortless entertaining.

One of three fireplaces throughout the home, this classic brick fireplace creates a warm and inviting space to gather after a day on the lake.

The expansive great room serves as the heart of the home, seamlessly connecting living, dining, and kitchen spaces.

The expansive great room offers open sightlines, abundant natural light, and seamless flow between living and entertaining spaces.

The formal dining room provides an inviting setting for holiday gatherings, celebrations, and everyday meals.

Thoughtfully connected living spaces create an ideal layout for entertaining and everyday living.

The 52x28 garage/shop provides ample space for vehicles, boats, equipment, and recreational gear.

Multiple structures create exceptional flexibility for hobbies, storage, guests, and future opportunities.

The additional 32x24 garage includes loft space, providing valuable storage and future-use flexibility.

A private guest house complements the main residence while offering additional living and gathering space.

The welcoming foyer sets the tone for the home with open sightlines and easy access to the main living spaces.

Gather around the firepit, relax on the expansive deck, and enjoy the spacious backyard designed for lakeside entertaining and unforgettable evenings with family and friends.

The home's lakeside exterior showcases multiple outdoor living spaces, terraced landscaping, and easy access to the expansive deck and gathering areas.

Large windows flood the great room with natural light while offering beautiful views of the surrounding grounds and outdoor living spaces.

The spacious primary suite offers room to unwind, featuring a private sitting area, abundant storage, and convenient access to upper-level laundry.

Natural light and generous space create a comfortable owner's retreat designed for relaxation.

The updated primary bath features dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in tiled shower.

Generous bedroom space provides flexibility for family, guests, or additional sleeping accommodations.

Conveniently located on the main level with easy access to the home's living and gathering spaces.

A conveniently located full bath serves the nearby main-floor bedrooms and guest living areas.

Ample closet space and a functional layout enhance this comfortable main-floor bedroom.

An additional main-floor bedroom provides comfortable accommodations for family and guests.

Ideal for guests or multi-generational living, this main-floor bedroom features a private en-suite bath.

A main-floor bedroom with private en-suite bath offers comfort and convenience for guests or everyday living.

The private en-suite bath features a walk-in shower and serves the adjoining main-floor bedroom.

The lower-level game and family room creates additional space for recreation, relaxation, and gathering, complete with the home's third fireplace.

The spacious lower-level family room provides additional living space where family and guests can relax and unwind.

A lower-level bathroom with shower adds convenience for guests and recreation spaces.

Additional lower-level finished space provides flexibility for guests, hobbies, or recreation.

Versatile lower-level room offers additional space to fit a variety of lifestyle needs.

Part of a rare multi-structure property offering flexibility for future redevelopment, renovation, storage, or expanded use.

Spacious interior gathering areas offer room for guests to spread out and feel at home.

Designed for flexibility, the guest house can accommodate a variety of living, recreational, or hosting needs.

Additional work and storage space provides versatility for hobbies, projects, or property management needs.

Dedicated workspace and utility areas add convenience and functionality to the guest house.

Welcome to Hoot Owl Point, where a shared private drive leads to this secluded retreat surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty.

Wooded pathways invite exploration throughout the property's private peninsula setting.

Enjoy direct access to Lower Mission Lake from your dock, with a scenic open lawn stretching from the water's edge into the heart of the property.

An expansive lakeside lawn stretches from the private dock to the heart of the property, creating a rare setting for recreation, gatherings, and enjoying the natural beauty of the shoreline.

The main home, guest house, and grounds are nestled among towering trees, creating a secluded retreat with exceptional lake access and privacy.

The property's sprawling lawn creates a park-like setting between the main home and guest house, offering exceptional space for recreation, gatherings, and outdoor enjoyment.

The property's private peninsula extends into Lower Mission Lake, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy nature, wildlife, and some of the most unique waterfront scenery in the area.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,068 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 943,945 Status: Coming Soon

Current Price: $930,000 List Date: 5/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/11/2026

Overview

Description

New address is 26992 Hoot Owl Drive. Extraordinary peninsula property spanning Upper and Lower Mission Lake offering a rare combination of privacy, scale, investment potential, and future flexibility in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Set on approximately 21.67 acres with 1,682 feet of shoreline, this unique Northwoods compound includes a spacious main home, separate guest house, two oversized garages, and dock access on Lower Mission Lake. Designed for multi-generational living, vacation rental income, or future development opportunities, the property includes three surveyed and recorded split lots, including two waterfront lots, offering exceptional flexibility for future development, resale opportunities, or multi-generational ownership—creating added value and convenience for investors, developers, or buyers seeking a legacy property with long-term versatility. The main residence features 6 bedrooms, including two non-egress bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, multiple gathering sp ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7080996

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
New Development: No
Number of Fireplaces: 3
Waterfront Frontage: 1682
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1990
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline
Bath Full: 2
Bath Three Quarters: 2
Main Floor Total SqFt: 2534
Above Grd Total SqFt: 3338
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1730
Total SqFt: 5068
Total Finished Sqft: 4374.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Lower Mission
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 2534
Garage Stalls: 5
Lot Dimensions: 1102x414xIrr
Acres: 21.67
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; Dock; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Patio; Porch; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Tile Floors; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath; Upper Level Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room Electric: 200+ Amp Service Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level Exterior: Cement Board; Vinyl Family Room Characteristics: 2 or More; Lower Level; Main Level Fireplace Characteristics: Family Room; Gas Burning; Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Electric; Natural Gas Heating: Baseboard; Forced Air; Wood Stove Internet Options: DSL Lake Details: Sand; Undeveloped; Weeds Laundry: Main Level; Upper Level Lock Box Type: SentriLock Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline; Irregular Lot; Island/Peninsula; Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Additional Garage Parking Characteristics: Driveway - Shared Property Subtype: Acreage Rental License Type: Airbnb Road Frontage: Private Road Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Mound Septic; Private Sewer; Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: 2nd Floor Laundry; 3 BR on One Level; Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: Two Water: Drilled Waterfront View: Lake; Panoramic

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 930000
ListPrice: 930000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 27177
Street Name: Ridgewood
Street Suffix: Drive
Postal City: Merrifield
County: Crow Wing
State: MN
Zip Code: 56465

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2: 53040582
Property ID #3: 53040581

Assessments

Assessment Balance: 50
Tax With Assessments: 5616

More Information

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 48x21x20x26x38x10x12x32
Concrete Block: Yes

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 3258
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1116

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 732
Lake Chain Acreage: 1599
Lake Chain Name: Mission
Lake Depth: 27
Sand: Yes
Undeveloped: Yes
Weeds: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source: GLAR
SentriLock: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 32x24
Garage Square Feet: 768
Driveway - Shared: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 27
Section#: 4
Township#: 135

Office/Member Info

Association: GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: See Attachment A
Listing City: Merrifield
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Center Twp
School District: Crosby-Ironton
School District Phone: 218-545-8801
DNR Lake ID#: 18024300
DNR Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4: 1904
Property ID Number: 53040583
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 5566
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: New address is 26992 Hoot Owl Drive. Extraordinary peninsula property spanning Upper and Lower Mission Lake offering a rare combination of privacy, scale, investment potential, and future flexibility in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Set on approximately 21.67 acres with 1,682 feet of shoreline, this unique Northwoods compound includes a spacious main home, separate guest house, two oversized garages, and dock access on Lower Mission Lake. Designed for multi-generational living, vacation rental income, or future development opportunities, the property includes three surveyed and recorded split lots, including two waterfront lots, offering exceptional flexibility for future development, resale opportunities, or multi-generational ownership—creating added value and convenience for investors, developers, or buyers seeking a legacy property with long-term versatility. The main residence features 6 bedrooms, including two non-egress bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, multiple gathering spaces, vaulted ceilings, formal dining, and three fireplaces, creating a warm and inviting lake retreat atmosphere. The separate guest house provides additional flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental use. A 52x28 garage/shop offers substantial storage for lake toys, vehicles, and equipment, while the additional 32x24 garage includes loft space ideal for extra storage, workshop space, or hobby use. Currently operating with an established VRBO rental history, this property offers both lifestyle and income potential in a highly sought-after lake setting. The level shoreline, panoramic water views, mature trees, and private peninsula setting create a truly one-of-a-kind ownership opportunity just minutes from Crosslake, Crosby, and the many amenities of the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Directions: From Merrifield, head North on Co. Rd 3, stay on Co. Rd 3 at roundabout, Right on Co. Rd 109, Right on E. Bass Lake Rd, Left Ridgewood, Straight onto Hoot Owl Drive, Follow road to end at property.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Tile Floors: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Double Oven: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Bath Description

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

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Separate/Formal Dining Room: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Level: Yes

Exterior

Cement Board: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 or More: Yes
Lower Level: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Family Room: Yes
Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Electric: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Wood Stove: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Internet Options

DSL: Yes

Laundry

Main Level: Yes
Upper Level: Yes

Lot Description

Accessible Shoreline: Yes
Irregular Lot: Yes
Island/Peninsula: Yes
Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck: Yes
Front Porch: Yes
Patio: Yes

Property Subtype

Acreage: Yes

Rental License Type

Airbnb: Yes

Road Frontage

Private Road: Yes

Road Responsibility

Private Maintained Road: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Mound Septic: Yes
Private Sewer: Yes
Tank with Drainage Field: Yes

Special Search

2nd Floor Laundry: Yes
3 BR on One Level: Yes
Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

Two: Yes

Water

Drilled: Yes

Waterfront View

Lake: Yes
Panoramic: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room	18.5x11.5	Main
Family Room	18.5x13	Main
Family Room	30.5x27.5	Lower
First (1st) Bedroom	25.5x20	Upper
Fourth (4th) Bedroom	15x9.5	Main
Foyer	16.6x14.5	Main
Game Room	16x12	Lower
Kitchen	27x13	Main
Living Room	26.5 x14	Main
Non-Egress	14.5x9.5	Lower
Non-Egress	12x10.5	Lower
Second (2nd) Bedroom	23.5x10.5	Main
Third (3rd) Bedroom	11.5x9	Main

Documents

Map 3 parcels.pdf ›

Listing Office: Edina Realty, Inc.

Last Updated: June - 11 - 2026

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