$2,600,000
Perham, MN 56573
MLS# 7114176
Status: Closed
29 beds | 17 baths | 2 sqft
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Property Description
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own an established lakeside resort on Big Pine Lake 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 has been welcoming guests for decades and offers an exceptional combination of proven income, outstanding amenities, and future upside. There are 29 bedrooms, that sleep close to 90 total people. For the past 25 years, Whispering Pines has been cherished and meticulously maintained by four family owners and they 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 property features 12 updated fully furnished cabins, including three newer log homes, 14 licensed RV sites, with 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, 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
Exclusions: See Agent
Status: Closed
Off Market Date: 2026-10-01
Contingency: None
Current Price: $2,600,000
Closed Date: 2026-10-21
Original List Price: 2800000
Sales Close Price: 2600000
ListPrice: 2800000
List Date: 2026-07-24
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No
General Property Information
Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Other Parking Spaces: 12
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 325
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1940
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Business/Commercial
Bedrooms: 29
Baths Total: 17
Bath Full: 7
Bath Three Quarters: 3
Bath Half: 7
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1
Total SqFt: 2
Total Finished Sqft: 2.00
FireplaceYN: No
Lake/Waterfront Name: Big Pine
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1
Lot Dimensions: Irreg
Acres: 5.5
Assessment Pending: No
Assessments
Tax With Assessments: 5174
Basement
Foundation Dimensions: 1
Building Information
Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1
Finished SqFt Below Ground: 1
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet
Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 0-4
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
Location Tax and Other Information
House Number: 46362
Street Name: Cty 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)
Basement: Concrete Block
Construction Status: Previously Owned
Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Level
Exterior: Log Siding; Other
Financing Terms: Conventional
Foundation: Other
Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating: Other
Lake Details: Sand
Parking Characteristics: Other
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field
Stories: One and One Half
Water: Well
Waterfront Type: Lake Front
Listing Office: Prime Realty
Last Updated: October - 22 - 2026
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