$2,300,000
Willow River, MN 55795
MLS# 6624653
Status: Closed
21 beds | 2 baths
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Property Description
Presenting the exceptional opportunity to acquire "One Heartland," a former children's camp resort spanning an impressive 79.14 acres in the serene Willow River, MN. This expansive property sits along the shores of multiple lakes, offering a tranquil retreat just two hours from the bustling Twin Cities Metro area. Featuring a grand 21,811-square-foot main lodge, the property includes an extensive retreat center, a full-service cafeteria, recreation rooms, and sleeping facilities to accommodate up to 75 guests, making it ideal for group gatherings and large retreats. The property also boasts diverse accommodations and facilities, including 15 cozy cabins ranging from 320 to 512 square feet, a manager’s quarters, multiple shower houses, and several storage buildings. Recreational amenities include a sports court, basketball hoops, a swimming pool, a climbing tower, a baseball field, archery, hiking trails, lake access for water activities, ropes courses, playgrounds, and a grandstand. With 55+ acres of undeveloped land, the property provides vast potential for future development, making it adaptable for uses beyond a traditional camp. Possible future uses include a private resort, corporate retreat center, rehabilitation facility, or other commercial ventures. Located in Willow River, Pine County, this property offers easy access to outdoor activities in nearby General C.C. Andrews State Forest and Banning State Park. Its convenient proximity to larger cities includes 50 miles southwest to Duluth, 63 miles east of Brainerd/Baxter, 72 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, and 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The area is also served by Range Regional Airport (60 miles), Duluth International Airport (50 miles), and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (100 miles).
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Contract Information
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2025-02-17
Current Price: $2,300,000
Closed Date: 2025-05-12
Sales Close Price: 2300000
Contingency: None
ListPrice: 3115000
List Date: 2024-10-29
Office/Member Info
Association: MAAR
General Property Information
Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: Yes
Other Parking Spaces: 20
Waterfront Present: Yes
Year Built: 1992
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Other
Lot Dimensions: 79.14
Acres: 79.14
Lake/Waterfront Name: Clear Lake (Kettle River Twp.) (58010400)
Foundation Size: 35985
Garage Stalls: 2
For Sale or Lease: For Sale
Assessment Pending: Unknown
Bedrooms: 21
Baths Total: 2
Location, Tax and Other Information
Legal Description: SECT-09 TWP-044 RANGE-020 38.83 AC GOVT LOT 2 MICRO #390036,518040
Listing City: Willow River
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Kettle River Twp
School District: Willow River
School District Phone: 218-372-3131
DNR Lake ID#: 58010400
DNR Lake Classification: Natural Environment
Zip Plus 4: 2769
Property ID Number: 0170092000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: 0
In Foreclosure?: Not disclosed
Potential Short Sale?: Not disclosed
Lender Owned?: Not disclosed
Directions & Remarks
Public Remarks: Presenting the exceptional opportunity to acquire "One Heartland," a former children's camp resort spanning an impressive 79.14 acres in the serene Willow River, MN. This expansive property sits along the shores of multiple lakes, offering a tranquil retreat just two hours from the bustling Twin Cities Metro area. Featuring a grand 21,811-square-foot main lodge, the property includes an extensive retreat center, a full-service cafeteria, recreation rooms, and sleeping facilities to accommodate up to 75 guests, making it ideal for group gatherings and large retreats.
The property also boasts diverse accommodations and facilities, including 15 cozy cabins ranging from 320 to 512 square feet, a manager’s quarters, multiple shower houses, and several storage buildings. Recreational amenities include a sports court, basketball hoops, a swimming pool, a climbing tower, a baseball field, archery, hiking trails, lake access for water activities, ropes courses, playgrounds, and a grandstand.
With 55+ acres of undeveloped land, the property provides vast potential for future development, making it adaptable for uses beyond a traditional camp. Possible future uses include a private resort, corporate retreat center, rehabilitation facility, or other commercial ventures.
Located in Willow River, Pine County, this property offers easy access to outdoor activities in nearby General C.C. Andrews State Forest and Banning State Park. Its convenient proximity to larger cities includes 50 miles southwest to Duluth, 63 miles east of Brainerd/Baxter, 72 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, and 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The area is also served by Range Regional Airport (60 miles), Duluth International Airport (50 miles), and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (100 miles).
Directions: Head south on Hwy 61. Take a right onto County Rd 43. Continue on County Rd 43 for about 5 miles.
Turn left onto Heinz Rd. Follow Heinz Rd for approximately 1 mile. The property will be on the right.
Accessible
Other: 1
Additional Parcels Information
Property ID #2: 0170209000
Property ID #3: 0170090000
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Amenities Shared
Beach: 1
Dock: 1
Patio: 1
Tennis Courts: 1
Assessments
Assessment Balance: 0
Tax With Assessments: 0
Building Information
Building Finished SqFt: 35985
Construction Status
Previously Owned: 1
Exterior
Cedar: 1
Financing Terms
Cash: 1
Foundation
None: 1
Fuel
Natural Gas: 1
Heating
Other: 1
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 26
Lake Depth: 39
Lake/Waterfront
Lake Front: 1
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Parking Characteristics
Parking Lot: 1
Public Survey Info
Range#: 20
Section#: 9
Township#: 44
Sale Options
Sale Includes: Building, Land
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Septic System Compliant - No: 1
Shared Rooms
Community Room: 1
Play Area: 1
Other: 1
Stories
Two: 1
Topography
Level: 1
Unit 1
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: Lodge
Total Bedrooms: 3
Unit Total SqFt: 21811
No. of 1 Bedroom Units: 15
Unit Details
Total Units: 17
Water
Private: 1
Unit 2
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: Cabin 1
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Total SqFt: 392
Unit 3
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
No. of 3 Bedroom Units: 2
Unit Number: Cabin 2
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Total SqFt: 392
Unit 4
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: Cabin 3
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Total SqFt: 392
Unit 5
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: Cabin 4
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Total SqFt: 392
Unit 6
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: Cabin 5
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Total SqFt: 392
Unit 7
Level: Main Level
Unit Number: Cabin 6
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Total SqFt: 392
On Site Utilities
Electric Common: 1
CMU Style
Resort: 1
Current Use
Event Space: 1
Recreational: 1
Resort: 1
Location Description
Other/See Remarks: 1
Unit 10
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 9
Unit Total SqFt: 512
Unit 11
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 10
Unit Total SqFt: 384
Unit 12
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 11
Unit Total SqFt: 512
Unit 13
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 12
Unit Total SqFt: 512
Unit 14
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 13
Unit Total SqFt: 432
Unit 15
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 14
Unit Total SqFt: 432
Unit 8
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 7
Unit Total SqFt: 480
Unit 9
Leased?: No
Level: Main Level
Total Bedrooms: 1
Total Rooms: 1
Unit Number: Cabin 8
Unit Total SqFt: 512
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 26001
Street Name: Heinz
Street Suffix: Road
Postal City: Willow River
County: Pine
State: MN
Zip Code: 55795
Property Features
Accessible: Other
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Amenities Shared: Beach; Dock; Patio; Tennis Courts
CMU Style: Resort
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Current Use: Event Space; Recreational; Resort
Exterior: Cedar
Financing Terms: Cash
Foundation: None
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Other
Location Description: Other/See Remarks
On Site Utilities: Electric Common
Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot
Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - No
Shared Rooms: Community Room; Play Area; Other
Stories: Two
Topography: Level
Water: Private
Listing Office: Northco Real Estate Services
Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025
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