Sold / Closed
$185,000

Sold price · Closed May 8, 2026

50828 Tradesman Road, Staples, MN, 56479

11.31  Acres
Days on market2
Potential $3,000buyer credit when you buy with SODL

About this home

RARE RIVERFRONT OPPORTUNITY: 454 Feet of Prime Crow Wing River Frontage on 11.31 Build-Ready Acres Discover your own private river sanctuary on one of Minnesota's most scenic waterways. This exceptional 11.31-acre parcel features an impressive 454 feet of direct Crow Wing River frontage, offering the perfect canvas for your custom riverfront retreat. Mature wooded landscape surrounds a strategic clearing in the center of the parcel - the ideal building site offering privacy, river views, and ease of construction. Electrical service is already installed mid-property, saving you time and $10,000-$15,000 in utility installation costs. A distinctive island feature adds unique character to this rare offering, creating your own private river paradise for exploration and recreation. The level, buildable terrain features two truck-ready cut-in roads leading directly to the 2-acre clearing - the perfect building site. Drive in one entrance, circle the clearing, and exit the other. Convenient, functional, and construction-ready from day one. The owners have enjoyed tubing down the river every summer and watching all the abundant river wildlife. Just 1 mile away (a 4-minute ATV ride) is the Alice B. Marsh public boat landing, featuring a large parking lot accommodating both vehicles and boats. Launch your boat, fish, or grab your tube - if you float from the landing, the ride is approximately 1.5 hours right back to your own property. River life doesn't get better than this. The Crow Wing River is a 90-mile designated State Water Trail beginning from a chain of 11 pristine lakes near Akeley in southern Hubbard County. Flowing southeast through some of Minnesota's most beautiful wilderness, it joins the Mississippi River at historic Crow Wing State Park - a journey spanning nine counties and connecting you to an extensive network of Minnesota waterways. The Gull River, flowing from the renowned Gull Lake of the Brainerd Lakes Area, feeds into the Crow Wing River system, linking this property to the heart of Minnesota's premier recreational region. Downstream, the Crow Wing connects to the mighty Mississippi River, opening access to endless exploration opportunities. Perfectly positioned in Todd County near the Wadena County line, this property is 10 minutes to Staples for full services, groceries, dining, and medical, 15 minutes to Motley, and just 20 minutes to the Brainerd Lakes Area - Minnesota's premier recreational destination. Easy highway access via nearby State Highway 210 puts you 2.5 hours from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Close enough to enjoy Brainerd's 460+ lakes, championship golf courses, Paul Bunyan Trail, and extensive dining and entertainment options, yet far enough to enjoy true privacy and tranquility.

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Home facts

Property typeLand
Lot size11.31 acres (469x1110)
Days on market2
ListedMar 30, 2026
MLS #NST7012867
CountyTodd
SubdivisionCrow Wing Riverview
Parcel #250055900

Facts & features

Interior

Bathrooms
0

Property

View
River
Waterfront
River Front
Lot size
11.31 acres
Lot dimensions
469x1110
Lot features
Accessible Shoreline, Cleared, Island/Peninsula, Tree Coverage - Medium
Road frontage
County Road

Construction

Property type
Land

Utilities

Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Crow Wing Riverview
HOA
No HOA
School district
2170 - Staples-Motley
High school district
Staples-Motley

Financial & listing details

Annual tax
$900 (2025)
Listed
Mar 30, 2026
Days on market
2
Inclusions
For Sale Sign

Interior details

Total bathrooms0

Exterior & lot

Lot featuresAccessible Shoreline, Cleared, Island/Peninsula, Tree Coverage - Medium
Road frontageCounty Road
Road responsibilityPublic Maintained Road
ZoningLot

Utilities

Parking & garage

Financial details

Annual taxes$900
Tax year2025
Taxes w/ assessments900
Assessment pendingNo
Lender ownedNo
Short saleNo
ForeclosureNo

Schools

District2170 - Staples-Motley
District number2170
District phone2188942430
High schoolStaples-Motley
SODL flat fee brokerage
$3,000Estimated buyer credit
SODL platform fee $3,000Your buyer credit $3,000

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When you buy with SODL, the brokerage charges a flat $3,000 platform fee at closing. The remaining buyer-side commission (typically 3% of the purchase price) is credited directly back to you at closing, reducing the cash you bring to the table.

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Estimated monthly payment

$1,193/mo
Principal & interest$1,051
Property taxes$75
Home insurance (est.)$67
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$40,000
0%50%
Credit score
Loan term

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Location

50828 Tradesman Road, Staples, MN, 56479

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Listing information

MLS #NST7012867
Last reported MLS statusClosed
MLS record updatedMay 12, 2026, 9:42 PM
Originally listedApr 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
Listing officeEdina Realty, Inc.
Co-listing officeEdina Realty, Inc.

Status reflects the latest MLS record available to SODL, not independently confirmed current availability. Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

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