20482 Lord Rd

3,120 Sq. Ft.
$320 / Sq. Ft.
3,120
Sq. Ft.
$320
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Newly renovated Mississippi River home just minutes from Brainerd and a short boat ride to Rice Lake! Situated on nearly 10 wooded acres with 330 feet of river frontage and unique pond views, this stunning 3,000+ sq ft home offers total privacy, panoramic views, and high-end finishes throughout. Enjoy a spacious open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, a stone fireplace, and a custom kitchen featuring a one-of-a-kind butler’s pantry. The wrap-around deck is perfect for relaxing...Newly renovated Mississippi River home just minutes from Brainerd and a short boat ride to Rice Lake! Situated on nearly 10 wooded acres with 330 feet of river frontage and unique pond views, this stunning 3,000+ sq ft home offers total privacy, panoramic views, and high-end finishes throughout. Enjoy a spacious open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, a stone fireplace, and a custom kitchen featuring a one-of-a-kind butler’s pantry. The wrap-around deck is perfect for relaxing or entertaining while taking in the breathtaking natural surroundings. The luxurious primary suite boasts a spa-like bath, an oversized walk-in closet with private laundry, and serene views of the river and wildlife. The lower level offers a large family room, 2+ additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a second laundry area—ideal for guests or multi-generational living. The beautifully finished oversized 3-stall attached garage plus a bonus detached garage provide ample storage for all your up north toys. With 10 acres of abundant wildlife, this property also offers excellent potential for private hunting land. Thoughtful design details, unmatched privacy, river frontage, and direct access to Rice Lake make this home the ultimate riverfront retreat—rare opportunity, don’t miss out on this spectacular property!
  1. Listed by eXp Realty • Chad Schwendeman
  2. Listed by eXp Realty

Property Details for 20482 Lord Road

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River
Waterfront Features
River Front
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 03/07/2026 12:03 AM

Property Details for 20482 Lord Road

StatusActive
MLS #7030426
Days on Compass14
Taxes$2,400 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1995
Lot Size9.45 AC / 411,641 SF
CountyCrow Wing County

Location

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Building Information for 20482 Lord Road

Stories-Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size9.45 AC / 411,641 SF

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Property Information for 20482 Lord Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Merrifield
  • County Or Parish: Crow Wing
  • County: Crow Wing-MN
  • Directions: From Brainerd: County Road 3 to right on Sorenson Lake Rd, to R on Lord Rd, follow to end to left on shared/split driveway follow straight to property.
  • Latitude: 46.4472831522
  • Longitude: -94.1039517632
  • Nbr of Acres: 0
  • Lake Bottom: Soft, Undeveloped
  • Lake Name: Not Applicable
  • PLAT: 0
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Merrifield
  • City and Location Text: Merrifield(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56465
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 134
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Mississippi River
  • Waterfront Footage: S9990210
  • Waterfront Descrip: 4-10
  • Waterfront Frontage: 330
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 53050517
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,400.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PART OF GOV. LOT 7 SEC. 5, EXCEPT THE E. 990 FT THEREOF, SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS.
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 2400
School Information
  • High School District: 896 - Brainerd
  • School District Number: 896
  • School District Phone: 2184546900
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1720.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 1400.0
  • SQFT Total: 3120.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Area: 9.45
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1720
  • Building Area Total: 3220.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1720
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1500
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: 4-Inch Submersible, Drilled, Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation Area: 1720.0
  • Fuel: Electric,Propane
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Architectural Shingle
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck,Wrap Around
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Block, Drainage System, Finished, Sump Pump
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors,Panoramic View,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: Bathroom Ensuite,Full Primary,Full Basement,Private Primary,Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 29x33
  • Garage Door Height: 9
  • Garage Door Width: 9
  • Garage Square Feet: 957
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Room List: Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7x7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 8x13
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 28x19
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 18x17
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15x17
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12x10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 13x12
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 13x6
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Walk-In Closet

Property History for 20482 Lord Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7030426

Mar 3, 2026

Off Market

NorthStar #7004705

Jan 5, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7004705

$999,950
Jan 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7004705

Jan 5, 2026

Off Market

NorthStar #6727610

Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$999,950
Oct 15, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,079,900
Oct 10, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,089,900
Sep 19, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,099,900
Jul 22, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,149,900
Jul 1, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,174,900
May 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6727610

May 28, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6658578

May 13, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6658578

$1,250,000
Feb 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6658578

$1,275,000
Nov 1, 2023

Sold

NorthStar #6445228

$210,000
Oct 18, 2023

Pending

NorthStar #6445228

Oct 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6445228

$199,900
Dec 24, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2050062

Dec 23, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2050062

Dec 23, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2050062

Jun 25, 2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2050062

$169,900
Mar 6, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #1617501

Mar 5, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #1617501

Mar 5, 2002

Off Market

NorthStar #1617501

Sep 6, 2001

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1617501

$179,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7030426

03/03/2026

Off Market

NorthStar #7004705

01/05/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7004705

$999,950
01/05/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7004705

01/05/2026

Off Market

NorthStar #6727610

11/11/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$999,950
10/15/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,079,900
10/10/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,089,900
09/19/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,099,900
07/22/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,149,900
07/01/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6727610

$1,174,900
05/30/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6727610

05/28/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6658578

05/13/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6658578

$1,250,000
02/06/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6658578

$1,275,000
11/01/2023

Sold

NorthStar #6445228

$210,000
10/18/2023

Pending

NorthStar #6445228

10/05/2023

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6445228

$199,900
12/24/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2050062

12/23/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2050062

12/23/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #2050062

06/25/2002

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2050062

$169,900
03/06/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #1617501

03/05/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #1617501

03/05/2002

Off Market

NorthStar #1617501

09/06/2001

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #1617501

$179,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20482 Lord Road

Taxable ValueLand$140,200Additions$319,800Total$460,000
Tax Record2025$2,400 ($200 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStories2Lot Size411,642 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1993Year Renovated2020CountyCROW WINGAPN53050517Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20482 Lord Road

This home is within Brainerd Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Garfield Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Forestview Middle School
Public5 to 8

Brainerd Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Isd 181 Learning Center
Public8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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20482 Lord Road is a single family home for sale in Merrifield, MN 56465. This property was listed for sale on March 7, 2026 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $999,950. It has been on the market for a total of 14 days and was last sold on November 1, 2023. This listing's school district is Brainerd Public School District. Nearby schools include Garfield Elementary School, Forestview Middle School and Brainerd Senior High School. 20482 Lord Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 3,120 sqft single family home built in 1995.

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