$605,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

4997 Wilderness Ridge Rd Nisswa, MN 56468

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,908 Sq Ft
1.88 Acres

Recently Sold

$317 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 187 Feet of Waterfront
  • Beach Access
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Nisswa Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

Multiple offers have been received. Seller is requesting highest and best offers to be submitted by 5pm CST on Sunday July 6th. Set on 1.8 private acres along the coveted shores of Lower Cullen Lake, this rare property offers 187 feet of gently sloping, south-facing shoreline with a sandy beach and mature pines creating a tranquil, natural setting. The classic 4-bedroom, 3-bath seasonal lake home features two wood-burning stone fireplaces, a spacious lakeside living area, and a charming deck perched near the water’s edge—ideal for enjoying summer sunsets and lakeside gatherings. With ample space and exceptional frontage, this property presents a compelling opportunity for future redevelopment or thoughtful renovation into a year-round lakefront residence. Ideally located just a short stroll from the Paul Bunyan Trail and minutes from downtown Nisswa.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Kalenberg

Northland Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/02/2025

Northland Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Jacqueline Talmo

Northland Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Hastings

Kurilla Real Estate LTD

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,982

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 1.88 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 187x644x118x524
  • 187 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Unpaved Streets

Interior Spaces

  • 1,908 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Private Water Source
  • Sand Point Well
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 280022102A00009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,982

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Water Source: Private, Sand Point, Well
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1908
  • Water Body Name: Lower Cullen
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • FoundationDimensions: 22x64 14x24
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Full Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1908
  • Basement YN: No
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Great Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Laundry

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
  • View: Lake, South
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Frame
  • PatioPorchType: Deck
  • Lake Acres: 559
  • Lake Bottom: Gravel,Sand
  • LakeChain: Y
  • Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet: 0-4
  • Waterfront Frontage: 187
  • Lake Chain Acreage: 1391
  • Lake Chain Name: Cullen

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Electric,Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Dock,French Doors,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Brainerd
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 181
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-454-6900

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 187x644x118x524
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 81892.8
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Many Trees, Underground Utilities
  • Wooded Area: 1.5
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Seasonal

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 280022102A00009
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3982
  • TaxWithAssessments: 3982.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Stephanie L Moore Revocable Trust and Moore Stephanie L
Bought by
Amy E Kolar Trust and Kolar
Seller's Agent
Adam Kalenberg
Northland Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Hastings
Kurilla Real Estate LTD
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.85%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 6, 2025
Sold by
Revocable Living Trust Of Bernhard W Eng and Englund Paul W
Bought by
Stephanie L Moore Revocable Trust and Moore
Seller's Agent
Adam Kalenberg
Northland Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Hastings
Kurilla Real Estate LTD
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.85%
Views
23

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2023
Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Stephanie L Moore Revocable Trust and Moore
Seller's Agent
John Hunter
Kurilla Real Estate LTD
List Price
$539,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-9.09%
Views
121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.51%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $605,000 Elite Title & Escrow
Deed $3,000 Rg Title Llc
Deed $490,000 Rg Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $605,000 +0.9% $317 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $599,900 +22.4% $314 / Sq Ft
07/13/2023 07/13/23 Sold $490,000 -1.0% $257 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Price Changed $495,000 -8.2% $259 / Sq Ft
05/26/2023 05/26/23 For Sale $539,000 -- $282 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $4,122 $675,500 $554,300 $121,200
2024 $4,122 $518,400 $406,000 $112,400
2023 $4,142 $514,400 $393,500 $120,900
2022 $4,282 $496,700 $379,000 $117,700
2021 $3,986 $404,200 $326,600 $77,600
2020 $3,312 $364,200 $290,100 $74,100
2019 $3,386 $300,000 $227,300 $72,700
2018 $3,160 $298,200 $228,300 $69,900
2017 $3,262 $296,800 $228,300 $68,500
2016 $3,300 $304,200 $235,500 $68,700
2015 $3,278 $297,200 $233,500 $63,700
2014 $1,705 $306,300 $220,500 $85,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6748308

NorthstarMLS

APN: 280022102A00009