Wadena Homes for Sale

Wadena Homes for Sale

Located in the state of Minnesota, Wadena County is a charming area known for its natural beauty and friendly community. With a population of around 13,800 residents, this county offers a peaceful and serene environment for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Wadena County is home to a variety of outdoor recreational activities, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. The county boasts numerous lakes, rivers, and parks, providing ample opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. Whether you enjoy exploring the great outdoors or simply taking in the picturesque scenery, Wadena County offers something for everyone.

For those interested in purchasing a home in Wadena County, there are plenty of options available. From cozy cabins nestled in the woods to spacious family homes in friendly neighborhoods, the real estate market in Wadena County caters to a range of preferences and budgets. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade to a larger property, there are homes for sale that will suit your needs.

With its natural beauty, friendly community, and affordable real estate options, Wadena County is a wonderful place to call home. Whether you're looking to settle down or invest in a vacation property, this county offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents of all ages.

Newest Wadena Homes for Sale

$1,300,000
5 Beds 3 Baths 7119831 MLS
Exceptional 144-acre country retreat located 35 miles west of Brainerd Lakes. Blending craftsmanship and recreation this 2010 custom-built Post and Beam home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of warm, handcrafted living space. A few unique characteristics of this property include exposed timber trusses with tongue-and-groove Black Ash vaulted ceilings, seamless Southern Yellow Pine walls, amazing wide-plank Black Ash flooring throughout the main-level and a freestanding wood burning stove in the Great Room. The Kitchen offers custom, Hickory cabinets, leather-textured granite countertops, center island, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and easy access to the vaulted screened-in porch (20x16). The main level primary suite features a freestanding gas fireplace, generous walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with jetted tub. Downstairs, the finished walkout adds three additional bedrooms, full bathroom, flex room, a Cedar sauna with Fiber Optic WIFI connectivity, and an impressive Geothermal Heat Pump for heating and cooling the home. The Shop/Office (55x30) was built in 2013. The heated shop is 30x28 with two overhead garage doors and the office is 30x27 with a spacious reception area, kitchenette, half bathroom, and three private offices - one currently used as an exercise room. Additional outbuildings include a pole building (40x24) with a cement floor, and lean-to, a nice storage shed (16x10), plus an amazing chicken coop (14x7) with a enclosed chicken run. This properties wooded acres, trails, pasture, and tillable acreage make this a paradise for those looking for private hunting and recreation. Welcome home.

27708 132nd Street, Staples

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$957,000
4 Beds 1 Baths 7116323 MLS
Rarely do properties with this combination of size, diversity, and opportunity become available in Wadena County. Spanning 262.79+/- acres, this exceptional tract offers endless possibilities for those seeking a large-scale hunting property, northwoods getaway, recreational retreat, or legacy piece of land to enjoy for generations. The groundwork has already been laid with an extremely well-maintained trail system throughout the entire property. This one has incredible potential, and the moment you step foot on it you’ll see exactly why. The landscape features an outstanding mix of mature timber, open upland fields, and thick cover, creating natural transitions and travel corridors that wildlife rely on. Stands of mature red pine are complemented by young timber growth, providing excellent high-ground security cover that gradually transitions into scattered willow swamps, creating ideal bedding habitat. Tucked away from the road are several secluded pockets of open grassland positioned for future food plots that could become a primary food source for deer and other wildlife in the area. The quality of the habitat is reflected in the property's hunting history, including the harvest of a remarkable 219 5/8-inch whitetail buck in the 2000s, along with several other quality bucks taken in more recent years. Apart from whitetail - turkeys, bear, and grouse frequent the area. An extensive trail system provides easy access throughout the entire property for hunting, trail cameras, habitat improvements, ATV riding, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The property also includes a 4-bedroom, 1-bath cabin with a well, septic, and electric already in place, offering the perfect foundation for a hunting camp or recreational retreat. Bordering thousands of acres of the Huntersville State Forest and located kitty corner to 240+ acres of irrigated tillable farmland, this property offers the rare combination of private acreage, expanded recreational access, and strong agricultural influence for wildlife. Whether you’re looking to create a large-scale hunt camp, a family Northwoods retreat, or a one-of-a-kind secluded recreational property, this 262.79+/- acre tract offers the location, habitat, and opportunity to make that vision a reality. This property is also being offered in smaller parcels. Available tracts include: MLS#'s 7116329 (Tract 1), 7116661 (Tract 2), 7116326 (Tract 3), and 7116323 (property as whole).

39794 259th Avenue, Menahga

Listing courtesy of Midwest Land Group LLC.

$312,000
4 Beds 1 Baths 7116661 MLS
Nestled on 70.3+/- acres in Wadena County, this versatile property offers the perfect opportunity to create your own rural retreat. Whether you're envisioning a hunting camp, a recreational getaway, a hobby farm, or simply a place to enjoy the peace and privacy of the countryside, this property provides the space, infrastructure, and potential to bring your vision to life. The property features a 4-bedroom, 1-bath cabin with a private well, septic system, and electric already in place. While the cabin is ready for your personal touch, the existing utilities provide an excellent foundation by saving the next owner the expense of installing essential services. Comprised primarily of high ground, the acreage showcases a beautiful mix of thick patches of mature timber supported by young forest growth and scattered open grassland. The open spaces offer opportunities for future food plots, pasture, or hobby farm animals, while the surrounding timber provides privacy, great security cover for wildlife, and natural beauty. Minimal lowland along the property's edges adds further habitat diversity without limiting the property's overall usability. An exceptionally well-maintained trail system provides easy access into and throughout the property, making it ideal for hunting access, habitat improvements, ATV rides, or simply enjoying everything the land has to offer. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, black bear, and ruffed grouse are frequent visitors, making this an outstanding recreational property for hunters and nature lovers alike. Bordering thousands of acres of the Huntersville State Forest, you'll enjoy immediate access to additional land for hunting, trail riding, hiking, and countless other outdoor adventures, all while maintaining the privacy and ownership benefits of your own acreage. Whether your dream is owning a diverse recreational property with solid hunting history, raising a few animals, or renovating the cabin into a charming country retreat with diverse habitat, wildlife, and public land nearby, this 70.3+/- acre tract offers the flexibility and potential to make it your own right away. This property is also being offered as part of a larger parcel. Property is part of an unrecorded parcel split. Available tracts include: MLS#'s 7116329 (Tract 1), 7116661 (Tract 2), 7116326 (Tract 3), and 7116323 (property as whole).

Tract 2 - 39794 259th Ave, Menahga

Listing courtesy of Midwest Land Group LLC.

$421,900
4 Beds 2 Baths 7112706 MLS
Looking for a couple of acres, rural but not too rural? Close to town, yet not too close? A home with plenty of room to relax and a yard to match? This immaculate, well-maintained home features a primary and 2nd bedroom on the main floor, main floor laundry, huge eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, living room with electric fireplace, den/study with that open concept feel, solid oak floors in much of the upstairs, ceramic tile floor in kitchen. The lower level has a backwoods cabin feel- real 1/2 log walls give that wilderness cabin feel(structure behind is concrete block). The huge family room has a beautiful stone, wood-burning fireplace, a built-in aquarium, and a glass built-in cabinet. 2 additional bedrooms with egress windows, a workshop, a utility area, and a canned-goods storage area round out the basement. The attached garage is insulated, heated, and finished. The detached garage has concrete floors and electric. Have coffee on the beautiful concrete block patio in the front or, if you prefer, lounge on the composite deck. The storage shed looks like a cabin. The playhouse is also built to look like a cabin (watch your head entering the playhouse) (both have concrete floors and electric. Like to garden? 27 raised beds and a large area for in-ground crops like corn and potatoes, all fenced, all irrigated with its own well; the owner even made concrete paths so you don't have to get your feet muddy. BTW, the seller has already had the septic system inspected, and it is up to code. The roof was new in 2025; the home is backup generator ready. Questions or want to set up your private showing call us!

14563 125th Avenue, Wadena

Listing courtesy of Premier Realty Group.

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