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Hunting Land Bertha, MN100 acres for sale. 30 acres tillable, 15 acres trees,remaining low ground, willows. Beautiful building site, great hunting. Tillable is rented for this year.

$110,000

5 acre parcel along Hwy. 71 South.Great business opportunity.

Nice level lot. Driveway shared.$37,500

Long Prairie

Business opportunity, US Hwy. 71 exposure, over 11 acres. Land is currently seeded into alfalfa.

$35,000

Nice lake home on Long Lake. Fully fi nished, attached 2 stall garage and detached 24x28 2 stall garage. Dock and pontoon are negotiable. Recent

updates, shingles, siding and septic system. Property is priced well below the taxable market value.

$250,000

Seasonal cabin with 75’ of lakeshore onBig Birch Lake. Wonderful lake lot, great swimming, great location.

$200,000

Long Prairie

Burtrum, MN

GreyEagle,

Township

Perfect large family home in Long Prairie. Property consists of 2 large established lots, open fl oor plan,

2 fi replaces, screened porch, wonderful views. $199,900

Beautiful buildable sandy lot on Horselake Lake, over 6.62 aces with over 500’ of lakshore, a variety of pines, spruce and cedar are planted and could be moved to any location on lot. Good walleye,

crappie, sunfi sh and bass on this lake. $99,900

Browerville

Nice level lot with medium tree coverage onsouth side. This lot is ready to build on.

$22,900

Great place in the country, 2 BR home, 1 BA, newer windows and siding, single car garage, good

older barn on property very clean, was used as a consignment shop. 40 acres, most of it hardwoods. Fantastic hunting with lots of trails.$116,900

Very secluded 40 acres on dead end road, very rolling, lots of new trees planted. About 10 acres is

all mature hardwoods. Stock pond on property. Seller would consider just selling the north 20 acres alone.

$76,900

Long Prairie

Eagle BendLong Prairie

Two unique tracts, located on Hwy. 71 andCo. Rd. 10. 1 tract is zoned commercial,

the other is residential.$59,900

What a view and tucked away in the hillside. This home has 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room with tons of space and has beautiful views of the river. The detached 2 car garage is oversized and has lots of room for the toys. Owners dog loose.

$117,000

Fantastic view overlooking the Sauk River. 5 BR, 4 BA home,

tuck under garage, large decks, 3 fi replaces, 2 family

rooms, extra garage and more. Many new updates have been

done, new roof, newer windows, gutters, outside

lights. Great fi shing!$200,000

Long Prairie Township


Kandota Township

Platted into 3 lots, great income potential.Walking distance to Lake Charlotte. Very private.

$40,000

Long PrairieMature pines

exist on the platted property of 5.76 acres.

40 Acres Eagle BendFantastic property, 95 acres, remodeled 4BR home,

1BA, bonus hobby room, beautiful views, lots of Sugar Maples for making syrup, outside wood boiler heats MF, propane is backup, fencing will stay, 4 strand

barbed wire. Very unique property.

$247,000

Fantastic property and priced to sell. Very clean3 BR, 2 BA split level with 14 acres, more or less. Home is in excellent condition, all new windows,

vinyl siding, beautiful yard with fl owers galore! The property is being sold as is. More land available.

$120,000

Fantastic property on the edge of Long Prairie. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 working fi replaces, 2 kitchens, great decks

for entertaining, very private backyard.This property includes 2 parcels.

$149,900

Very private and secluded hobby farm in the Long Prairie area. Tillable/usable acres. Home is updated and beautiful. Wonderful outbuildings, maintenance

free. Walkout basement and detached 4 stall garage, insulated & heated. Truly a unique property.

$180,000

39.85+/- acres on the edge of Long Prairie. Featuring 3 BR and 3 BA with home #1. Guest home features 1 BR and 1 BA. Main home has 3 fi replaces

and custom built beautiful oak stairway anddetached 3 stall garage, underground tunnel.

Price Reduced

Lower Twin Lake, 150 feet of sandy lakeshore. Beauti-ful updated cabin featuring the north woods theme.

Great fi shing lake with access to upper Twin Lake and River. Completely updated and southern exposure.

$114,000

Rural property on 10 acres with an option of more land up to 200 acres of organic land. Home features 4 BR and 2 BA. Nice setting

with wildlife abundance.

$160,000

370.49 acre certifi ed organic dairy farm for sale in North Germany Twp. 136 tillable acres approximately 90 improved pasture. Additional land to rent available. Future CSP payments remaining and transferable to

buyer. Farm has miles and miles of new fencing.

$649,720

10 acre hobby farm with fantastic outbuilding,3+ BR, 3 BA, newer shingles and some nice updates

to the interior, heated shop big enough for semi’s. Wood boiler in shop heats the shop and home.

Additional land available in about 8 years.

$180,000

95 Acres Long Prairie

14 Acres Browerville

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Long Prairie TownshipMenahga

Rockwood TownshipSebeka

10 Acres Bertha

•Bill Nelson, Broker •Arlen Muenzhuber•Jamie Flan •Mona LaDue •Brandon Kelly

Commercial lot for sale in Melrose.I-94 visibility, great location for businessopportunities. Seller would be willing to

entertain buyers interest in splitting parcel.

$109,900

Melrose

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ELDRED REALTY OSAKIS301 Central Avenue, Box A • Osakis, MN 56360

320-859-4711 • 800-584-9466 • www.realtyosakis.com

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ALEXANDRIA 2 LOTS AVAILABLEBeautiful 5 acre rolling lot for you to build the dream

home that you’ve always wanted. Close to Lake Miltona and Carlos State Park in the heart of the

Alexandria Lakes Area. This development only has two lots left out of seven. MLS #10-6925 &

MLS #10-6929 $49,000 Each

OSAKISBeautiful land on the Sauk River able to build a

possible walkout home with amazing views. A little over 13.5 acres, start your own hobby farm!

One of 2 river lots available! A must see if you’re looking to build your dream home!

MLS #10-7018 $68,000

GLENWOODPerfect lakeshore on Crystal Lake. MLS #10-3714

5 LOTS AVAILABLE@ $50,000 Ea.

4 LOTS AVAILABLE@ $36,900 Ea.

GLENWOODRV sites located on the west shore ofScandinavian Lake. MLS #10-3733

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OSAKIS214 ft. of level sandy shoreline, you’ll have to see it

to believe it! It includes a 30x72’ living quarters over-looking the lake, 2 boathouses and it is all featured on over 3 acres of woods and lawn. It has 2 wells

and development potential. Very well maintained and cared for property. Make it your retreat.

MLS #10-6882 $449,500

OSAKISGreat year around lake home with a beautiful view of

Lake Osakis and a nice level lake access with a cement sidewalk. Lots of potential to make it your own dream

cabin. MLS #10-4554 $297,900

OSAKISNew 5th wheel motorhome in 2004 with lots of custom built

features. 32’ long with pop-outs,

located at the Fairhaven Resort. Just imagine enjoy-ing a beautiful sunset on Lake Osakis in the comfort of your own trailer on your own lot. MLS #10-4555

Will Sell lot only $34,000or 5th wheel trailer for $15,000

Both Lot & Trailer Available For $39,000

OSAKISThis is a

greatpropertyalready

started for you with

1500 sq. ft. shed, electric and well. 100 ft. of deeded lakeshore with assoc. dues of only $50/year. A place

for your boat and great time on Lake Osakis.

Lot is buildable. MLS #10-4071 $87,900

LONG PRAIRIEExcellent income

potential on this prop-erty that is currently set up as a duplex. It has 3 bedrooms on each level with separate

entrances front and back. This location is nice and close to all the downtown businesses.

MLS #10-7062 $95,000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIESCOMMERCIAL PROPERTIESCOMMERCIAL PROPERTIESOSAKIS

Nice commercial lot on the corner of Central Ave and

Lake Street. It has an open view of Lake Osakis next to the public boating access. It also has an older continuous

fl ow natural gas dryer. 50,000 bu. storage, 100,000 lb.scale, inside 80 ft. leg and outside leg. Offi ce with

electric heat. Still an established profi table business. MLS #10-6876 $150,000

ALEXANDRIAMore than one and a quarter acres of prime

commercial real estate at a great

location on a busy intersection with lots of current growth in the

surrounding area and access to State 27.

MLS #10-4125 $289,900

At McKay & State 27

OSAKISJust what you have always looked for in a lake home, with a view of the lake from every room in the house. Totally remodeled in 2005. Huge

kitchen with new fl ooring and oak cabinets. All new windows, fl ooring, bath with whirlpool. Level lot with

excellent shoreline, on a quiet dead end street.

MLS #10-6763 Price Reduction $279,000

OSAKISNice lot ready to build your dream home and nottoo far from Hwy. 27 and the city of Osakis. Over

10 ares to build on and make it your own!

MLS #10-7020 $25,000

OSAKISBeautiful split-level home with triple attached garage

in a wonderful neighborhood. Open fl oor plan with vaulted ceilings, large kitchen with center island.

Four large bedrooms with walk-in closets and 2 full baths. Finished basement with large family room.

Large cedar deck, central air and steel siding.MLS #10-6789 $174,900

OSAKISTwo beautiful

campers side by side with a connecting

deck between them. One is 6 years old,

the other is 5 years old, both in perfect condition.Will sell separately. Located at Holiday Resort on

Lake Osakis for lots of summer fun!(West one sleeps 7, east one sleeps 4).

MLS #10-7236 $49,900

LONGPRAIRIE

Come enjoy this beautiful large

wooded lake lot on Maple Lake with a

31’ Jayco camper that sleeps 6. It also includes a 14’ gazebo w/elec and a well house w/3/4 bath. There is a storage shed and includes a 50’ dock and boat lift.

MLS #10-7577 $95,500

OSAKISVery nice older home on 5 acres with the wide woodwork and

hardwood fl oors. Also has a wood outside

boiler to save on heating bills. You do

have to cross the road but you do have 300 ft. of lakeshore.

MLS #10-4632 Priced To Sell $140,000

LONG PRAIRIE200 Acres. This

property has much to offer.

Excellenthunting,

farmland, wooded hills.

Also young pines have been planted. MLS #10-6177

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION $343,400OSAKISThis property

on Lake Osakis is priced to sell.

Most all furnishings to stay, along with

the pontoon.

MLS #10-5769 $99,900

the park & also the public landing for the lake.

MLS #10-5028 $85,500

OSAKISBeautiful turn of

the century home. Has all the wide woodwork. This yard has large

mature trees on a corner lot. Two

blocks from

LONG PRAIRIEExcellent building site with open view to back

acreage. Maintenance free deck attaches to house. Lots of storage in outbuildings. The perfect place for

anyone looking for country living. MLS #10-3749 $139,000 Rural Long Prairie

Lots of potential in this home! It has a full basement & an extra large family room. It also has two freshly updated decks ready for summer! Excellent location

close to Park Osagi & Lake Osakis.

MLS #10-7229 $89,500

OSAKISExtra large lot with a two car

detached garage & a single

detached.

Nice water front deck. Most all furnishings stay. Included is ‘09 pontoon, 22’ fi sh & family, pop-up changing room, 50 hp Yamaha tilt/trim, cover and

sea legs - all this included. Seasonal dues are $3700 with dock per year. All move in ready.

MLS #10-7853 $48,500

OSAKISWell taken care of mobile home on a seasonal

lot with a 7’x21’ addition.

A beautiful lakeshore property with fl at

beaches and amazing views. Each unit has been remodeled and

site has city water and sewer. Boat slip and

garage with each unit.

MLS #10-3737 $199,900

A beautiful lakeshore property with fl at

beaches and amazing views. Each unit has been remodeled and

site has city water and sewer. Boat slip andgarage with each unit.

Alexandria Properties

MLS #10-3736 $199,900MLS #10-3738 $184,900

OSAKISWell maintained home with extra large lot and a

fenced in garden area. Vaulted ceilings, red oak LL ceiling and red oak ceiling and lower wall, 6 paneled

oak doors throughout house. Jetted bath tub in basement bathroom. Beautiful home ready

to move in to. MLS #10-8041$176,000

OSAKISGreat location for a business. Excellent frontage on Main

Street. Many updates inside.

Open fl oor plan to do as you wish.

LEASED

MLS #10-7005 $77,500

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2 acres with 220 feet of shore on scenic Lake Pauley, approx. 5 miles

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Affordable rambler with both levels nicely finished, custom oak work

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october 2011 real estate guide

Documents

new construction

new homesee article

salea free publication

area homes

personal touch

kirsten wessel of osakis

thesauk centre