Rodney Sparks

Aitkin MN

Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

128 Closed Sales

$33M Total Value

$82K - $910K Price Range

$257.6K Average Price

Prior five years

About Rodney

Rodney Sparks is a national Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designee. He has completed the required curriculum covering a variety of subjects including professional standards, legal issues, sales and marketing, finance and risk reduction, technology and social media. Rodney joins other top REALTORS® in the residential real estate industry from across the nation who hold this designation. With this achievement, Rodney has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional service by securing a strong educational foundation of knowledge and skills to better navigate the real estate market and serve prospective clients and customers.

Rodney grew up in the St. Paul area and attended Century College in White Bear Lake. His career experience includes real estate sales and appraisal, information technology, marketing, management, and client service.

Rodney is Owner of Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc. and Your Preferred Appraisers, Inc. He is known for his powerful negotiation skills, creativity, “outside the box” marketing strategies and has an eye for taking photos that “sell.” Rodney takes pride in his attention to transaction details, follow-up and responsiveness.

In his spare time Rodney enjoys hiking, fishing, and photography. He is a published photographer with the International Library of Photography. Rodney is also an advocate of adoption, having been blessed with three adopted daughters and having founded and managed a non-profit organization helping orphaned children. Rodney and his wife, Kathy, make their home in Aitkin. They have six children and ten grandchildren.

Home Types: Lot/Land, House, Townhouse

Years of Experience: 24

Education: Century College

Transaction History

1 Year
2 Year
5 Year

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$5,734,200

Average Sale Price

$286,710

Price Range

$36K - $665K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$750,000

Average Sale Price

$750,000

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$10,124,100

Average Sale Price

$289,260

Price Range

$35K - $740K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$2,012,900

Average Sale Price

$503,225

Price Range

$293K - $750K

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals

110

Total Value

$27,343,717

Average Sale Price

$248,579

Price Range

$7K - $910K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals

Total Value

$5,624,200

Average Sale Price

$312,456

Price Range

$28K - $750K

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Rodney Has the Most Experience In

Rodney's Recent Active Listings

$60,000
- Land
- 2.66 Acres
- $22,556 per Acre
35xxx 453rd Ln

Morrison Township, MN
Great opportunity to get an absolutely gorgeous 2.66 acre Mississippi River parcel consisting of 2 lots, 200’ of river frontage with gradual elevation and a nice mix of woods and open area. This could be your up-North getaway with the opportunity to camp, build or do whatever you dream of - the possibilities are endless! Get back to nature, enjoy the sound of the river, view the wildlife and

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

$205,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,064 Sq Ft
38634 241st St

Aitkin, MN
Just a stone’s throw away from Mille Lacs Lake you will find this well maintained and move in ready home waiting to become your next year around home or getaway oasis. It is one of the area’s best locations to take in all the area amenities – boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, golfing, ATV and snowmobile trails, restaurants and more! You will love the large 0.48 acre lot with a huge 40 x 62

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

$599,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,780 Sq Ft
27315 Stark Lake Rd

Aitkin, MN
Pinch yourself if you need to, you’re not dreaming. This truly enchanting, one owner, gorgeous, custom built log home is sure to satisfy all your lake home requirements. Everything in this home was well thought out and meticulously constructed right down to the stones on the fireplace. These stones were hand-picked by the seller’s mother & father from a local farmer’s field and were expertly cut

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

$595,000
- Land
- 1.27 Acres
- $468,504 per Acre
29636 440th Ave

Aitkin, MN
Shhhh! This is the best kept secret on majestic Farm Island Lake! Now this TRULY magnificent lot has become available for that once in a lifetime opportunity to make your dreams come true! This is quite possibly what some would say as “saving the best lot for last”! Capture and experience the beauty that surrounds you with one of the most breathtaking, south facing, sunlight filled lake lots

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

$379,900
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900 Sq Ft
36777 311th Ln

Aitkin, MN
Escape to Elm Island Lake! This 1.19 acre lightly wooded lot features 125’ of gravel/sand shoreline and is located on a dead-end road. This gem has been very well maintained over the years with many upgrades including the roof (2023), exterior doors, windows, laminate flooring in bedrooms, bath and hall, bedroom ceiling fan, furnace, garage roof and composite decking. So much to enjoy here with

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

$12,900
- Land
- 0.27 Acre
- $47,778 per Acre
TBD 302xx 480th St

Palisade, MN
Lot on the West edge of Palisade in the heart of it all! Just down the road you will find an entrance onto the Soo Line North ATV/Snowmobile trail, downtown Palisade, the city park and RV park, and public access to the beautiful Mississippi River. Take a short drive to one of the great area lakes for all your fishing and boating desires or take advantage of the thousands of acres of nearby

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

$550,000
- Land
- 10 Acres
- $54,294 per Acre
22535 Cedar Lake Dr

Aitkin, MN
Looking for amazing privacy on one of the area's premier lakes? Meander down the tree lined drive to what is quite possibly the last great spot on Cedar Lake, a 10.13 acre peninsula with approx. 1758' of shore and level elevation! This is the perfect place to become one with nature and escape from it all. Many types of birds living here make this a bird watcher's dream. Wildlife galore including

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

$115,000
- Land
- 51 Acres
- $2,245 per Acre
TBD 330th Ln

Farm Island Township, MN
Hunters and recreation enthusiasts will enjoy this 51.22 acres of wooded and open land with Rabbit Creek running through it. Enjoy all the wildlife and beauty nature has to offer in this private and serene setting. This could make a great spot for a hunting camp or just to escape the hustle and bustle of life. Shown by appointment only.

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

$375,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,087 Sq Ft
29219 421st Place

Aitkin, MN
This Hickory Lake property is amazing, not 1, but 2 seasonal cabins, 120' of hard sand shoreline and a 1.92 acre lot! This is a kayaker's dream - grab your cooler and set out for a day of fun going from Hickory Lake to Spirit Lake or to Little Pine Lake and then into Farm Island Lake, so many options! The beautiful clear water on this great fishing lake is mesmerizing and the wildlife views

Rodney Sparks Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

Awards and Designations

NAR - National Association of Realtors

Other Experience

Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Investments, Luxury Homes, Military Families, New Construction, Senior Communities, Veteran Programs

Rodney Sparks

(218) 772-2611

Woods & Shores Real Estate, Inc.

(218) 772-2611

Rodney Sparks

About Rodney

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Buyer Deals

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Neighborhoods Rodney Has the Most Experience In

Rodney's Listings and Deals

Rodney's Recent Active Listings

Awards and Designations

Other Experience