$2,600,000
Perham, MN 56573
MLS# 7113965
Status: Closed
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Property Description
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own an established lakeside resort on one of Otter Tail County’s most sought-after recreational lakes. Situated on approximately 5.5 acres with 325 feet of pristine, level, sandy shoreline, Whispering Pines Resort on Big Pine has been welcoming guests for decades and offers an exceptional combination of proven income, outstanding amenities, and future upside. For the past 25 years, Whispering Pines has been cherished and meticulously maintained by four family ownership groups who have enjoyed not only the financial benefits of the resort, but the priceless memories created with family, friends, and generations of returning guests. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare, as properties offering both a treasured family legacy and established income-producing potential are seldom passed from one family to another. The resort features 12 rental cabins, including three newer log cabins, 14 licensed RV sites, and six separately platted parcels ranging from approximately 0.85 to 0.99 acres, creating flexibility and long-term value rarely found in resort properties. Guests enjoy everything that makes a classic Minnesota lake vacation unforgettable, including a beautiful sandy swimming beach, beach volleyball court, three docks with boat slips, private boat launch, playground, fish cleaning house, traditional sauna, game room, and an on-site gift and bait shop. An owner/manager residence is located on the property, allowing for convenient year-round management and operation. Ownership has made substantial capital improvements, including a new $250,000 septic system and drain field, providing peace of mind for years to come. Whether you’re looking to continue operating a successful, turnkey resort, expand the existing business, or simply invest in one of the finest lakefront properties in the Perham Lakes Area, Whispering Pines presents an exceptional opportunity. Properties offering this combination of acreage, level sandy shoreline, established income, and development flexibility rarely become available.
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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2026-10-01
Current Price: $2,600,000
Closed Date: 2026-10-21
Sales Close Price: 2600000
Contingency: None
ListPrice: 2800000
List Date: 2026-07-24
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Lot Measurement: Acres
Multiple PIDs?: No
Other Parking Spaces: 12
Owner Occupied: No
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 325
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 2000
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Other
Foundation Size: 1
Lake/Waterfront Name: Big Pine
For Sale or Lease: For Sale
Acres: 5.5
Lot Dimensions: Irreg
Assessment Pending: No
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 5174
Building Information
Building Finished SqFt: 1
Lake Details
Lake Acres: 4728
Lake Depth: 76
Lease Details
Land Leased: Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
Homestead: No
Ownership
Fractional Ownership: No
Public Survey Info
Range#: 38
Section#: 31
Township#: 137
Sale Options
Sale Includes: Building, Business Assets, Business, Fixture/Equipment, Inventory, Land, Leases
Unit Details
Total Units: 12
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 46362
Street Name: County Highway 8
Postal City: Perham
County: Otter Tail
State: MN
Zip Code: 56573
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Lewis Ward Martins Perfect Bc
Property Features
Accessible: None
Air Conditioning: Central Air; Wall Unit(s)
Amenities Shared: Beach; Boat Slip; Deck; Dock; Patio; Porch; Sauna; Other
Amenities Unit: Boat Slip; Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Natural Woodwork; Patio; Porch; Sauna; Washer/Dryer Hookup
CMU Style: Other
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Current Use: Other
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level
Exterior: Other
Financing Terms: Conventional
Foundation: Other
Fuel: Other
Heating: Other
Lake Details: Sand
On Site Utilities: Electric Separate
Parking Characteristics: Gravel Lot
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes; Shared System; Tank with Drainage Field
Water: Well
Waterfront Type: Lake Front
Waterfront View: Lake
Listing Office: Prime Realty
Last Updated: October - 21 - 2026
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