Five-Bedroom Remodeled Country Home on 12 Acres – Wadena, MN – $319,900

Property Overview

Enjoy the space and freedom of country living just outside Wadena with this beautifully remodeled five-bedroom, three-bath single-family home on 12 acres. Built in 1905, the two-story residence offers 2,098 square feet of finished above-ground living space along with a combination of tillable ground and pasture. The property provides room for gardens, animals, recreation, and additional outbuildings while remaining close to the services and amenities of Wadena.

The main level includes a spacious primary bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in tiled shower, convenient main-floor laundry, a beautiful kitchen, and an impressive walk-in pantry. Four additional bedrooms and a full bathroom are located upstairs, along with access to a private deck overlooking the property.

Newer forced-air heating and central air add year-round comfort, while accessibility features include grab bars, partially wheelchair-accessible features, and a roll-in shower. The property also includes an attached three-car garage, two additional carport spaces, and multiple outbuildings.

Interior Features

The main level is designed around practical everyday living, with the primary bedroom, bathroom, dining room, kitchen, living room, and laundry located on the main floor. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, while the primary bathroom features a walk-in tiled roll-in shower.

Upstairs provides four additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, giving the home flexibility for family members, guests, work-from-home needs, or hobby space. Included appliances are a dishwasher, dryer, microwave, range, refrigerator, and washer.

Exterior, Land & Outbuildings

The 12-acre property combines tillable ground and pasture with space for gardens, animals, recreation, and additional improvements. Outdoor features include a front porch, deck, and partial fencing.

Additional structures include garages, barns, a chicken coop or barn, a pole building, and a root cellar. The attached garage measures approximately 34 by 24 feet and provides three garage spaces, with additional parking and storage options on the property.

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

The home features forced-air heating and central air conditioning. Property utilities include propane, private water, and a private septic system identified as compliant. These systems are specific to the property and should be confirmed during the buyer’s inspection and due diligence.

Accessibility & Practical Features

Accessibility-related features include bathroom grab bars, partially wheelchair-accessible features, and a roll-in shower. The main-floor bedroom, bathroom, and laundry provide useful single-level living options within the two-story home.

Area Overview

Wadena is a community in central Minnesota and the county seat of Wadena County. The U.S. Census Bureau reports a 2020 population of 4,325 for the city, with 2,086 housing units reported in the 2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. The city maintains municipal utilities, parks, recreation facilities, planning and zoning services, and community amenities.

The Wadena area combines a small-city setting with access to outdoor recreation, local shopping, restaurants, healthcare, and regional highway connections. The property sits outside the city while offering access to Wadena’s services and community resources.

Safety & Crime

Crime information is available through federal and local reporting systems, but citywide or countywide statistics should not be interpreted as conditions at this specific property. The FBI’s 2024 reported-crime program includes data submitted by participating law-enforcement agencies and distinguishes reported offenses by geography and offense type. Address-specific safety conclusions are not established here.

For current local information, buyers can consult the Wadena Police Department and the FBI Crime Data Explorer for the applicable reporting geography and year.

Schools & Education

Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools serves the Wadena community. The district’s listed public-school facilities include Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary for early childhood through fourth grade, Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade, and Wadena-Deer Creek Senior High for grades 7 through 12.

Nearby schools are presented as community resources rather than as confirmed enrollment assignments for this property. Buyers should verify the current attendance boundary with the school district before making enrollment decisions.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Wadena is home to Astera Health, which provides local medical services through its Wadena facilities. Astera Health’s Wadena Clinic offers primary care, specialty care, women’s health, behavioral health, chiropractic care, and other healthcare services.

The Astera Health main campus in Wadena brings hospital, emergency, birthing, imaging, surgical, and outpatient services together in one facility. Astera also operates ReadyCare services and describes its emergency department as a Level IV Trauma Center.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical market measure, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s All-Transactions House Price Index for Wadena County uses an annual index with 2000 equal to 100. The index increased from 186.07 in 2021 to 261.97 in 2025, an overall increase of approximately 40.8% across the comparable period.

This historical index is descriptive rather than predictive and represents Wadena County rather than this individual property. Current Zillow data for the City of Wadena reports a typical home value of $212,842 as of August 31, 2026, with a 3.8% year-over-year change. Zillow’s 56482 market page reports a typical home value of $217,018 as of May 31, 2026, with a 4.7% year-over-year change.

Transportation & Access

Wadena is served by major regional highways including U.S. Highway 10, U.S. Highway 71, and Highway 29. A major MnDOT improvement program is underway across the Wadena area during 2025–2027, covering portions of Highways 10, 29, and 71. The project includes roadway reconstruction, underground infrastructure, entrances, roundabouts, pedestrian improvements, and other corridor upgrades.

As of the 2026 construction season, MnDOT reports active work zones and temporary traffic configurations in portions of the Wadena highway network. Residents and visitors should check current conditions through MnDOT’s 511 system when traveling through active construction areas.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Wadena provides a practical selection of everyday shopping and services. Local grocery options include Super One Foods and Walmart Supercenter. Walmart’s Wadena location includes grocery, pharmacy, bakery, deli, garden, financial services, and other departments, while Super One Foods provides groceries along with services such as propane exchange, postage stamps, ATM access, and other shopping conveniences.

The Wadena business community also includes restaurants, cafés, hardware and home-improvement services, financial services, personal services, and other locally operated businesses. The Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce maintains a directory of local shopping and dining businesses.

Parks & Recreation

Wadena maintains an extensive municipal park system. The city reports approximately 365 acres of park land, including Sunnybrook Park, Black’s Grove Park, Tapley Park, John Ehlen Playground, Fink’s Park and Memorial Garden, and other recreational areas.

Outdoor opportunities in and around Wadena include parks, walking areas, trails, playgrounds, fishing opportunities, and golf. Whitetail Run Golf Course, owned and operated by the City of Wadena, is an 18-hole course located north of the city on U.S. Highway 71.

Utilities & Connectivity

Wadena’s municipal utility department provides city electric and water services within its service area. The city also maintains utility and water operations locally. Because this property has private water and a private septic system, city utility availability should not be interpreted as service to the property.

Area broadband options include fiber, cable, fixed wireless, DSL, and satellite services. Broadband availability varies by address, and providers should be contacted directly to confirm service and speeds at this property.

Development & Planning

Wadena is currently experiencing substantial transportation infrastructure work. MnDOT’s 2025–2027 Wadena project covers Highways 10, 29, and 71 and includes roadway reconstruction, utility improvements, pedestrian facilities, entrances, and roundabouts. MnDOT states that the overall project is scheduled to continue through August 2027, subject to construction conditions and schedule changes.

The City of Wadena also continues community development initiatives. In August 2026, the city announced plans to build four outdoor pickleball courts next to the Maslowski Wellness Center. The city has also previously developed Pinewood Estates, a residential development with 41 lots, with plans for a neighborhood park and a 17-acre public nature preserve with walking paths.

Property Summary