$425,000

17661 Browns Ln Brainerd, MN 56401

Estimated payment $2,446/month

Total Views 28,120
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,368 Sq Ft
$179 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 163 Feet of Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Nisswa Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Dock Facilities
  • Deck

About This Home

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own an updated 4-bedroom home with a boat slip on the sought-after North Long Lake. This home features new flooring, granite countertops, updated bathrooms and a brand-new AC unit. The open layout offers vaulted ceilings and is centered around a beautiful fireplace that adds warmth and character to the heart of the home. Need more space? The dedicated office can easily serve as a 5th bedroom with the addition of an armoire. Enjoy exclusive access to the 163 feet of shoreline with an amazing sugar sand lake bottom that extends to the end of the community dock. Within this quiet association there is also a common area with a community garden and storage space for your boat and lift. North Long is a beautiful lake with over 6190 acres of water to explore and close to shopping, restaurants and more. Start living the lake life you've always dreamed of!

Listing Agent

Kim Kettler

Realty ONE Group Choice Listed on: 09/02/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,882

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68 x 64 x 68 x 64
  • 163 Feet of Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $35 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Dock Facilities
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 99190535

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include beach access, dock, shared amenities
  • Birch Bay Estates Association, Phone Number (763) 477-1024
  • Birch Bay Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,882

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Association Amenities: Beach, Boat Slip, Dock, Other
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1292
  • Water Body Name: North Long
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished, Full, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Softener Rented
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 2368
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1076
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Office, Family Room, Foyer, Deck, Bathroom

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Block,Frame
  • PatioPorchType: Deck
  • Lake Bottom: Excellent Sand
  • LakeChain: N
  • Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet: 0-4
  • Waterfront Frontage: 163

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Includes: Beach Access, Dock, Other, Shared Amenities
  • Phone: 763-477-1024
  • Association Fee: 35
  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Dock,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Boat Slip,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet

Association/Amenities

  • HOA Management Co: Birch Bay Estates

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Brainerd
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-454-6900

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: No
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 68 x 64 x 68 x 64
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356
  • Land Lease: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 99190535
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1882
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1882.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Association Access, Shared

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,858 $335,900 $61,800 $274,100
2024 $1,858 $320,800 $56,700 $264,100
2023 $1,794 $322,900 $51,800 $271,100
2022 $1,534 $229,600 $38,800 $190,800
2021 $1,562 $149,600 $34,200 $115,400
2020 $1,750 $144,800 $34,300 $110,500
2019 $1,656 $194,600 $33,600 $161,000
2018 $1,564 $182,900 $28,800 $154,100
2017 $1,502 $185,300 $34,200 $151,100
2016 $1,546 $180,300 $38,300 $142,000
2015 $1,548 $176,700 $40,200 $136,500
2014 $776 $175,400 $37,100 $138,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/21/2025 09/21/25 Price Changed $425,000 -5.3% $179 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 For Sale $449,000 -- $190 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $321,500 --
Deed $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $316,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kim Kettler

Realty ONE Group Choice

(218) 489-5068

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Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6781154

NorthstarMLS

APN: 992080010060009