8490 Oak Road
New
New
Single FamilyProperty Type
12.5 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$165/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces
Description
Welcome to 8490 Oak Road – a truly exceptional acreage property where luxury, privacy, recreation and entertaining come together! Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and w/ Sartell, St. Cloud and St. Joseph within shouting distance and 400+ of Watab River frontage, this extraordinary 12.5-acre estate offers 4,000+ finished square feet, a stunning natural setting and an incredible collection of amenities. Located in the highly regarded Sartell-St. Stephens School District, the property features...Welcome to 8490 Oak Road – a truly exceptional acreage property where luxury, privacy, recreation and entertaining come together! Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and w/ Sartell, St. Cloud and St. Joseph within shouting distance and 400+ of Watab River frontage, this extraordinary 12.5-acre estate offers 4,000+ finished square feet, a stunning natural setting and an incredible collection of amenities. Located in the highly regarded Sartell-St. Stephens School District, the property features approximately 2,200+ FSF on the main level and 2,100+ SF in the walkout lower level, w/ 5 bedrooms, multiple baths and two kitchens. The main level showcases vaulted tongue-and-groove cedar ceilings, exposed beams and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling brick double-sided fireplace housing three fireplaces—two wood-burning fireplaces on the main level plus a high-efficiency fireplace serving the lower level. The kitchen features custom cabinetry w/ soft-close hardware, an impressive 11.5-foot island, granite countertops and full backsplash, premium fixtures, new Ruvati sound-dampened stainless sinks, glass-front refrigerator, range, Bosch dishwasher and a wall oven. A spacious walk-in butler's pantry includes a sink and beverage refrigerator. The main-level primary suite offers balcony access, generous closet space, an en-suite bath and its own washer. The walkout lower level adds bedrooms, a second kitchen, office/gym, additional laundry, sauna and abundant flexible living space. Three patios and two decks create exceptional indoor/outdoor living, hot tub area, highlighted by the spectacular 2023 entertaining patio and outdoor kitchen. The 26-foot curved outdoor kitchen features granite countertops, stainless cabinetry, pellet grill, power burner, Big Green Egg smoker and beverage refrigerator, complemented by a commercial 750,000 BTU fire pit, built-in seating, automatic landscape lighting and an accessible ramp. The grounds are equally impressive, w/ mixed hardwoods and evergreens, the Watab River flowing through the southeast portion of the property, a private trail leading to the river and dock, plus lake access to Lake Rassier and Watab Lake. Excellent opportunities for hunting and wildlife viewing, including duck, goose, turkey and deer. Multiple lake association options are available for boat landing, beach and volleyball access, though membership is not required. The property also features a 62x36 heated and insulated shop with air-conditioned office, concrete floors, auto lift and compressor, attached two-car garage, insulated 34x14 stable, 44x18 lean-to, 40x51 pole barn w/ overhead doors, insulated finished 12x12 elevated treehouse w/ covered porch and loft, and a distinctive architectural chicken coop. Stearns County allows up to 10 animal units. Numerous major improvements provide peace of mind, including a standing-seam steel roof, steel gutters and NEW roof/ceiling insulation (2022), NEW asphalt driveway (2024), NEW propane furnace/boiler/hydronic system (2023), NEW water softener and conditioner (2017), central AC (2017), water heater (2015), waterproof Shaw Prodigy HDR Plus LVP flooring (2021), NEW well pump and pipe (2018), and compliant septic system. High-speed internet is available. Wrapped in wavy-bevel, natural-edge, solid-stained cedar siding and surrounded by remarkable natural beauty, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unparalleled combination of privacy, recreation, entertaining space and comfort. Do not miss out on your chance to call this place home!
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- Listed by: • Edina Realty, Inc.
- Listed by: • Edina Realty, Inc.
Last updated: 10/08/2026 05:07 AM • Source: NorthStar, MLS#: 7146068
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1Property Information for 8490 Oak Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $7,618 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family
- County: Stearns County
- View: East, South
- Waterfront Features: River Front
- Waterfront YN: Yes
- Zoning Jurisdiction: Residential-Single Family
Building Information
- Year Built: 1975
- Lot Size: 12.50 AC / 544,500 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- City Name: Saint Joseph
- County Or Parish: Stearns
- County: Stearns-MN
- Directions: NORTH on County Road 2, to RIGHT on County Road 4, to RIGHT on 83rd Avenue, 83rd Avenue turn into Oak Road, HOME at the end of Oak Road.
- Latitude: 45.609752
- Longitude: -94.28242
- Nbr of Acres: 0
- Lake Name: Not Applicable
- PLAT: 0
- Map Coordinate: 225-A2
- City and Location: Saint Joseph
- City and Location Text: Saint Joseph(MN)
- Postal Code: 56374
- State Or Province: MN
- Waterfront Property YN: No
- Topography: Level,Walkout
- Water Body Name: Watab River
- Waterfront Footage: S9990880
- Waterfront Frontage: 401
Taxes and HOA Information
- Additional Parcels: No
- Association Fee: $.00
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: 33220650000
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,618.00
- Tax Legal Description: 12.50 A. SW4NW4 NW OF RIVER LESS 23.21 A & E33' OF NW4 NW4 & W33' OF S2NE4NW4 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 029
- Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $8.00
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax With Assessments: 7626
School Information
- High School District: 748 - Sartell-St. Stephens
- School District Number: 748
- School District Phone: 3206563715
Property
Lot Information
- Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2281.0
- Below Grade Fin SQFT: 2110.0
- Crop Type: None
- Farm Type: Hobby,Hog,Poultry
- SQFT Total: 4391.0
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy
- Lot Size Area: 12.5
- Lot Size Dimensions: 263x888x98x10x202x752x601
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Other Structures: Garage(s), Hen House, Hog House, Lean-To, Pole Building, Workshop, Stables, Storage Shed
- Present Use: Yearly
- Property Attached: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family
- Property Type: Residential
- Soil Type: Loam,Sand
- SQFT Main Total: 2281
- Building Area Total: 4491.0
- Wooded Area: 10.0
- Above Grade SqFt Total: 2281
- Below Grade SqFt Total: 2210
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
- Irrigation Source: Well
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water Source: Drilled, Private, Sand Point
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Ramp(s)
- Exterior Features: Stone, Cedar
- Fencing: None
- Foundation Area: 2210.0
- Foundation Details: Block
- Fuel: Propane,Wood
- Pool Features: None
- Road Frontage Type: No Outlet/Dead End, Paved Streets
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Metal, Pitched
- Patio Porch Type: Deck,Front Porch,Patio,Porch
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Basement Type: Block, Egress Window(s), Finished, Kitchenette, Storage/Locker, Storage Space, Tray Ceiling(s), Walkout
- Amenities Unit: Deck,Hardwood Floors,Hot Tub,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Outdoor Kitchen,Patio,Porch,Panoramic View,Sauna,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
- Bath Desc: 3/4 Basement,3/4 Primary,Basement,Full Basement,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Sauna
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
- Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
- Bathrooms Total Count: 5
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Fireplace Footings, Full Masonry, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 3
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Cooling: Central Air
- Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen,Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room
- DP Resource: Yes
- Garage Dimensions: 24x26
- Garage Square Feet: 624
- Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Fireplace(s), Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned
- Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Levels: One
- Room List: Deck, Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom, Four Season Porch, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Kitchen- 2nd, Living Room, Office, Patio, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
- Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Dimensions: 10x14
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Deck
Room 2
- Room Dimensions: 12x13
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Deck
Room 3
- Room Dimensions: 14x21
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
- Room Dimensions: 16x28
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
- Room Dimensions: 10x12
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 6
- Room Dimensions: 20x23
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
- Room Dimensions: 12x23
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Four Season Porch
Room 8
- Room Dimensions: 16x20
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
- Room Dimensions: 14x23
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
- Room Dimensions: 18x18
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
Room 11
- Room Dimensions: 18x30
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
Room 12
- Room Dimensions: 14x18
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Office
Room 13
- Room Dimensions: 17x37
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Patio
Room 14
- Room Dimensions: 12x13
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 15
- Room Dimensions: 10x13
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
Property History for 8490 Oak Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Price Change NorthStar #7146068 | $725,000 | — |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #7146068 | — | |
| Jun 27, 2014 | Sold Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2164258 | $375,000 | — |
| May 23, 2014 | Pending Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2164258 | — | |
| Apr 15, 2014 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2164258 | $389,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2026 | Price Change NorthStar #7146068 | $725,000 |
| 10/07/2026 | Listed (Active) NorthStar #7146068 | — |
| 06/27/2014 | Sold Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2164258 | $375,000 |
| 05/23/2014 | Pending Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2164258 | — |
| 04/15/2014 | Listed (Active) Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2164258 | $389,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
8490 Oak Road
Beds
5Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
2,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,370 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt
158 SqFtStories
1Schools near 8490 Oak Road
This home is within Sartell-St. Stephen School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Riverview Intermediate School Public3 to 5 | ||
Sartell Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Sartell Senior High School Public9 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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