12157 County Highway 79 Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 - Fish Lake
For Sale MLS# 7024719
6 beds 5 baths 6,135 sq ft Single Family
Details for 12157 County Highway 79
MLS# 7024719
Description for 12157 County Highway 79, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361 - Fish Lake
Welcome to a truly unique private retreat just minutes from Parkers Prairie and a short drive to Alexandria. Nestled on approximately 40 wooded acres overlooking the natural beauty of Fish Lake, this custom lodge-style home offers over 6,100 finished square feet of thoughtfully designed living space combining luxury, privacy, and outdoor recreation.Originally constructed in 2005 using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for exceptional strength and energy efficiency, the home features geothermal heating and cooling for extremely low operating costs year-round.While the exterior shell, roof, siding, and windows were completed in 2005, the home’s entire interior was professionally completed in 2025, making the living spaces essentially brand new from floor to ceiling. The current owner finished the entire 6,100 square feet, including fully insulated interior walls, new electrical by a licensed electrician, plumbing and carpentry by licensed contractors, along with new finishes, fixtures, appliances, and flooring throughout.The dramatic great room serves as the centerpiece of the home, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace framed by expansive windows capturing the surrounding landscape.Designed for gathering and entertaining, the open layout includes a spacious kitchen with large center island, multiple living areas, and a fully finished walkout lower level offering recreation space ideal for a theater, game room, fitness area, or guest accommodations.Step outside to enjoy the peaceful setting from the elevated deck or patio while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding woods, wetlands, and Fish Lake. The property’s 40 acres provide exceptional privacy along with opportunities for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation right out your door.Whether you’re seeking a private estate, family retreat, hunting lodge, or executive getaway, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind northern Minnesota retreat. Additional property features include a 3-story residential elevator providing convenient access to all levels of the home, a powerful 30,000-watt whole-property backup generator for reliable power during outages, and a large detached shop/garage equipped with its own geothermal in-floor heating system. The home also includes a below-ground reinforced concrete storm shelter and storage room with an integrated secure safe room, providing added protection and peace of mind.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family, Acreage,Rural Residential
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Lot Size: 40 Acres
Square Feet: 6,135 sq ft
Year Built: 2005
Foundation: 2,520 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Stories
County: Otter Tail
Days On Market: 85
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 547 - Parkers Prairie
Room Information
Main Floor
Bathroom: 16 x 10
Bathroom: 10 x 4
Bedroom 1: 21 x 17
Dining Room: 16 x 11
Great Room: 33 x 21
Kitchen: 26 x 16
Laundry: 10 x 9
Walk-In Closet: 16 x 13
Upper Floor
Bathroom: 13 x 8
Bedroom 2: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3: 15 x 13
Bedroom 4: 15 x 13
Bedroom 5: 15 x 13
Lower Floor
Bathroom: 7 x 6
Family Room: 30 x 27
Panic Room: 13 x 7
Second Kitchen: 24 x 9
Sixth (6th) Bedroom: 16 x 13
Storage Room: 58 x 7
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Other: Bathroom (13 x 8)
Family: 2 or More,2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings,Entertainment/Media Center,Family Room,Great Room,Loft,Lower Level,Main Level
Dining: Separate/Formal Dining Room
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Bath Description: Double Sink,3/4 Basement,3/4 Jack & Jill,Full Jack & Jill,Jetted Tub,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath,Walk Thru,Walk-In Shower Stall
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 4,431 sq ft
Square Footage below: 1,704 sq ft
Appliances: Energy Star Appliances, Double Oven, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener - Owned, Water Osmosis System, Fuel Tank - Rented, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Air-To-Air Exchanger, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electronic Air Filter
Basement: Concrete Block
Fireplaces: 1, Stone, Family Room, Full Masonry
Accessibility: Elevator
Additional Interior Features: Kitchen Window, Natural Woodwork, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bdr Suite, Main Floor Bedroom, 4 BR on One Level, Kitchen Center Island, Ethernet Wired, Tile Floors, Main Floor Laundry
Utilities
Water: Drilled, Well
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Cooling: Geothermal
Heating: Heat Pump, Geothermal, Electric
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 5
Parking Description: Detached Garage, Attached Garage, Heated Garage, Tuckunder Garage, Tandem Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Sq Ft - 875.0
Exterior: Cement Board
Roof: Metal
Lot View: Lake
Lot Dimensions: 2628 x 651
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Panoramic View, Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Tillable, Road Frontage - County
Out Buildings: Guest House, Garage(s), Second Residence, Workshop
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: Fish Lake
DNR Lake ID: 56006600
Water Front Features: Lake View
Lake Acres: 489
Lake Depth: 17 Ft.
Driving Directions
Hwy 29 north to Parkers Prairie, go west (left) on cr 38/235 to south(left) on cr 79 to sign on right (long private driveway)
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 49000190128001
Tax Amount: 2880
Tax Year: 2025
HomeStead Description: Homesteaded
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