




17425 Northwood Dr, Paynesville, MN, 56362
About This Home
Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this private 2 acre retreat offers space, comfort, and so much more! The property features a 7-bedroom main home plus a thoughtfully designed 1-bedroom apartment with private entry—perfect for guests, family or multi-generational living. Built in 1995 and expanded in 2010, the home offers over 6,000 finished square feet, including 780 square feet in the north apartment. The apartment includes in-floor heat, a full kitchen, bathroom, and open-concept great room, with both private and interior access to the main home. Designed for gathering and everyday living alike, the main home features a spacious kitchen with dining area that opens through French doors into a indoor pool room. Enjoy a 16x32 hotel-sized pool, hot tub and year-round recreation right at home. The main level includes a primary bedroom with walk-in closet, full bath, and convenient laundry room. New picture windows in the living room frame peaceful views of the surrounding wooded landscape. Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level offers a large recreation/family room, two additional bedrooms, and another bathroom. Additional features include a 3-stall attached garage, 2-stall detached garage(25x29), garden, storage shed, and a welcoming front patio ideal for outdoor gatherings. Surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty, the property offers frequent wildlife sightings and a spacious setting while accommodating large gatherings with ease. This is a truly unique home designed for both comfort and connection. Recent upgrades totaling over $130,000 (since fall 2023) provide peace of mind and modern efficiency, including: New Andersen Fibrex windows throughout most of the home, new boiler serving both the home and pool, new pool liner and liner channel, new mini-split heat pump for the apartment, new roof on the detached two-car garage.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Architectural Shingle,Pitched
- Construction materials: Block,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Air-To-Air Exchanger,Dryer,Humidifier,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Owned
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Block,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Storage Space
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8x8
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12x9
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 4x8
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 91
- Dimensions: 13x7
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12x9
Bedroom2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11x13
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18x11
Bedroom5
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18x11
Bedroom6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18x12
Bedroom6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16x11
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11x15
Features
- Finished area below ground: 1,573
- Finished area above ground: 4,444
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Boiler,Ductless Mini-Split,Forced Air,In-Floor Heating,Zoned
- Cooling features: Central Air,Ductless Mini-Split
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,017
- Total interior livable area: 6,017 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13x15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9x6
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 836
- Dimensions: 38x22
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18x16
Mud Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11x9
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12x9
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 780
- Dimensions: 26x30
Recreation Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 984
- Dimensions: 24x41
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16x9
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 119
- Dimensions: 7x17
Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 1332
- Dimensions: 36x37
Utility Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9x9
Utility Room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11x16
Walk In Closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 7x9
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 26161530016
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Foundation area: 1575
Features
- Levels: Modified Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated,Indoor
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Kennel/Dog Run
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Lot size: 2 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot size dimensions: 215 x 410
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached,Detached Garage,Garage,Multiple Garages
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Covered spaces: 5
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Stearns County and Minnesota
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,539 | $42,468 |
| Home Insurance * | $497 | $5,964 |
| Property Taxes | $624 | $7,488 |
| Electricity | $507 | $6,089 |
| Total | $5,167 | $62,004 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Listed for sale | $749,900 |
| 2025-11-02 | Listing removed | $839,900 |
| 2025-09-20 | Price change | $839,900 |
| 2025-08-15 | Price change | $859,900 |
| 2025-06-16 | Price change | $874,900 |
| 2025-05-17 | Listed for sale | $879,900 |
| 2025-05-12 | Listing removed | $879,900 |
| 2024-10-11 | Price change | $879,900 |
| 2024-08-20 | Price change | $889,900 |
| 2024-03-07 | Listed for sale | $899,900 |
