Buying and Selling Real Estate in Northern Minnesota

Northern Minnesota is a great location to settle down, reside, or visit. While it is true that within a 50 mile radius of our office here in Park Rapids there plenty of rural areas with a great deal of real estate activity, the most active locations can easily be focused to six areas. Park Rapids, Nevis, Akeley, Walker, Menahga, and Osage are all considered hot spots in Northern Minnesota for all types of real estate, whether it be lake properties, residential properties, foreclosures, or land and lots. The key feature to these six towns in Northern Minnesota is that they bring in visitors from all over Minnesota all year long, with their various local attractions and events, therefore providing a steady and appealing real estate value in each of these towns for prospective buyers.

Park Rapids Real Estate

Park Rapids has a population just under 4,000, and is surrounded by Fish Hook Lake, Potato Lake, Big Sand Lake, along with over 400 other lakes scattered throughout the area. Although the Park Rapids area is a huge resort draw, people from all over the state stop by to enjoy the endless opportunities the town has to offer. Park Rapids is known for its decorated Main Street with a wide variety of pleasant stores, colorful buildings, and flowers. There is always something interesting to do in and around Park Rapids, whether it is the various local summer and autumn activities, venturing out to Walker for the Moondance Festivals, exploring the Heartland Trail, or visiting Itasca State Park that is just 20 minutes away. Real Estate values in the Park Rapids area remains robust. Today there are 66 Park Rapids Lake Home Listings, 34 Park Rapids Residential Listings, 57 Park Rapids Lake Lot Listings, 104 Park Rapids Land Listings, and 19 Park Rapids Commercial Listings for sale. more Park Rapids real estate ►

Nevis Real Estate

Nevis has a population right around 400, and is located between Park Rapids and Walker. Lake Belle Taine, Deer Lake, and Shallow Lake, and the Big Sand Lake and Little Sand Lake pair are the main lakes that are popular in the Nevis area, but there are more than 80 other lakes located within a 10 minute drive from the town. Nevis is a prime spot to find fishing supplies, along with other unique shopping and eating opportunities. The annual Muskie Days Music Festival is one of the biggest events held in Nevis each summer, which brings in visitors from all over Northern Minnesota. Real Estate values in the Nevis area are also strong. Today there are 35 Nevis Lake Home Listings, 8 Nevis Residential Listings, 33 Nevis Lake Lot Listings, 34 Nevis Land Listings, and 3 Nevis Commercial Listings for sale. more Nevis real estate ►

Akeley Real Estate

Akeley is a friendly town with a population around 450, located north of Nevis and south of walker on Highway 34. Like most of the Northern Minnesotan towns, Akeley is surrounded by hundreds of lakes ranging of all sizes. Eleventh Crow Wing Lake is located on the northeastern border of Akeley, and provides a big chunk of the town activity. Other lakes near Akeley include Leech Lake, Tenmile Lake, Kabekona Lake, Lake Belle Taine, and Big Sand Lake. There are also a handful of state parks and forests within short driving distance of Akeley with campgrounds, lake access, and plenty of outdoor recreation for all ages. The biggest attraction of Akeley, besides the great real estate opportunities, is that Akeley is home to Minnesota's largest statue of Paul Bunyan, a Minnesotan legend. Real Estate values in the Akeley area are more selective. Today there are 12 Akeley Lake Home Listings, 5 Akeley Residential Listings, 9 Akeley Lake Lot Listings, 9 Akeley Land Listings, and 2 Akeley Commercial Listings for sale. more Akeley real estate ►

Walker Real Estate

If you're looking for fun summer and winter events and local gatherings to enjoy, Walker is the place to check out. Walker consists of a population barely under 950, however there is a lot of tourist traffic that flows through Walker during May, June, July, August, and the winter season because there is always something to do. Leech Lake, the third largest lake in Minnesota, is the main lake that brings Walker visitors and locals together. Leech Lake has connections with the Heartland State Trail, Paul Bunyan Trail, and the lake is also home to the annual Eelpout Festival. Museums, Moondance Festivals, tournaments, shopping, and food are just some of the other possibilities to explore in Walker. Real Estate values in the Walker area are holding steady. Today there are 36 Walker Lake Home Listings, 25 Walker Residential Listings, 36 Walker Lake Lot Listings, 56 Walker Land Listings, and 5 Walker Commercial Listings for sale. more Walker real estate ►

Menahga Real Estate

Menahga is unique because it is the only town out of Park Rapids, Nevis, Walker, Osage, and Akeley that has a lake right in the middle of the town. Spirit Lake is a smaller lake, but it is one of the main attractions in Menahga and is known for its great swimming and fishing recreation, along with camping at the Memorial Park and Campground. Menahga has a population around 1,300, and with all of the other lakes surrounding the town, the population always grows during summer and winter seasons as people join Menahga citizens in the fun lake experience. Menahga is also known for the Statue of St. Urho and St. Urho's Day every March that celebrates Menahga's Finnish roots. Real Estate values in the Menahga area are also strong. Today there are 18 Menahga Lake Home Listings, 15 Menahga Residential Listings, 3 Menahga Lake Lot Listings, 23 Menahga Land Listings, and 1 Menahga Commercial Listing for sale. more Menahga real estate ►

Osage Real Estate

Osage has a population just above 300, but the town consists of a variety of prime real estate with steady Northern Minnesota market values. Osage has access to more than 400 lakes of varying sizes with just a 20 minute drive, including Straight Lake, Shell Lake, Toad Lake, Wolf Lake, Island Lake, Round Lake, Fishhook Lake, Potato Lake, Blueberry Lake, and Hinds Lake. Two Inlets State Forest and the Smokey Hills Wilderness Park are two of the biggest attraction factors of Osage that both offer access to camping, swimming, gathering areas for large groups and ceremonies, and outdoor fun. Real Estate values in the Osage area are solid but fairly selective. Today there are 4 Osage Lake Home Listings, 5 Osage Residential Listings, 6 Osage Lake Lot Listings, 4 Osage Land Listings, and 0 Osage Commercial Listings for sale. more Osage real estate ►

Location, Location, Location

Park Rapids, Nevis, Akeley, Walker, Menahga, and Osage are all ideal places to be, surrounded by hundreds of lakes to fish and enjoy other water recreation, plenty of land for hunting, and each with unique annual events and hometown attractions. There are also at least 7 colleges and universities within a 100 mile radius of each town, which is often a good aspect to keep in mind when considering the Northern Minnesota area as a place to live. search the MLS for all the area listings ►

Contact Jack Brann today for help with any of your Northern Minnesota real estate needs.