Brainerd Real Estate

Nearly the geographical center of Minnesota, Brainerd is certainly the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Just within a 25-mile trip from Brainerd, residents and visitors can find over 460 lakes to enjoy. But Brainerd is so much more than just its gorgeous lakes, the city is welcoming new residents every day who are seeking the quality of life only available in Brainerd.

Once named “The Crossing” due to its growth when railroad shops and sawmills dotted Brainerd’s landscape, Brainerd was founded in 1870 and would receive its current name from a wife of Northern Pacific Railroad’s first president. Today, Brainerd is considered one of Minnesota’s premier vacation destinations, but residents here know a good thing when they are living there and have invested incredible efforts to make their city more than just a place to visit.

Brainerd’s population of nearly 14,000--including the legendary Paul Bunayn--has incredible access to fine dinning, a variety of shopping excursions, incredible golfing opportunities, and of course, the best in fishing and boating excursions. All these amenities in Brainerd are surrounded by Minnesota’s breathtaking views, filled with stately forests and colorful fauna. Residents in Brainerd enjoy their access to the best of the outdoors through a wide variety of local, state and federal parks. Brainerd’s Pillsbury and Cuyana State Recreational Area have hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails that beckon the adventurous spirit in us all.

Other highlights of Brainerd include the non-profit Northland Arboretum, where 583 acres are devoted to the arboretum and nature reserve, and the Paul Bunyan Nature Learning Center , where everyone is encouraged to learn about how to protect the unique land and wildlife of our area. For those seeking to speed up their recreational adventures, then the Brainerd International Raceway, a 3.1 mile road course, kart track and drag strip, hosts the National Hot Rod Association’s Nationals. Brainerd’s incredible variety of art and performance attractions continues to provide significant resources for cultural growth to its residents.

The incredible opportunities in Brainerd have resulted in a future that looks very bright. The area’s population growth is much faster in comparison to the rest of Minnesota, and the amount of commercial and residential construction continues to rise each year along with property values. As taxes remain below the average for the state, businesses are increasingly choosing Brainerd as a home for their operations.

With so much going on in Brainerd, it’s no surprise that the legendary Paul Bunyon called it home—and so can you!