Houses For Sale Near Brainerd

If you’re considering moving to Brainerd or Baxter, you’re probably looking for houses for sale near Brainerd. While we have a number of homes for sale near Brainerd and Baxter to show you, houses aren’t the only consideration you have.

You’re also likely interested in local schools and daycares in the Brainerd/Baxter area if you have a family or are planning to have one. You may also be looking for information on the nightlife, restaurants, outdoor activities, and shopping available near Brainerd.

Well, we have it all right here for you! Just click a heading to jump down to the section you’re interested in.

Homes For Sale Near Brainerd
Brainerd Area Schools
Brainerd Area Daycares
Brainerd Area Nightlife & Restaurants
Brainerd Area Public Transportation
Brainerd Area Outdoor Activities, Sports, & Parks
Brainerd Area Shopping

Local Home Builder Near Brainerd, MN

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17207 198th Ave.

Big Lake, MN 55309

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Houses For Sale Near Brainerd & Baxter, MN

For the most up-to-date list of houses for sale near Brainerd & Baxter, MN, head to our Brainerd Home Listings Page or our Baxter Home Listings Page.

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Under Offer
A new home with a tree in the front yard in Minnesota.

14454 Barberry Crt, Baxter

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14454 Barberry Court, Baxter MN | Bitterroot
323
Under Offer
A new home with a tree in the front yard in Minnesota.

14466 Barberry Court, Baxter

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14466 Barberry Court, Baxter MN | Bitterroot
322
$339,900

6169 Cosmos Rd, Baxter

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6169 Cosmos Rd, Baxter MN | Bitterroot
212
$299,900
A new home with a tree in the front yard in Minnesota.

13735 Paper Birch Drive, Baxter

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13735 Paper Birch Drive, Baxter MN | Jacklitch Estates
323
$349,900
A new home with a tree in the front yard in Minnesota.

13794 Paper Birch Drive, Baxter

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13794 Paper Birch Drive, Baxter MN | Jacklitch Estates
323
$349,900

A few of the Homeowners near Brainerd we helped move:

Average Rating 4.5

4.5 Average Star Rating

Adam & Heather of Sauk Rapids:

So easy to work with, timely responses! Will use them in the future and will refer them to our friends and family!!!

Brian of Sauk Rapids:

Progressive was very accommodating and helpful with the customization of our home. They were quick to respond to our questions and were very easy to work with.

Local Home Builder Reviews Near Brainerd, MN

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Brainerd & Baxter Area Information

Brainerd & Baxter Area Schools

Brainerd Public Schools (ISD 181) serves the Brainerd and Baxter area and reaches across a large portion of central Minnesota. The district serves more than 6,300 students each year and includes six elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and three alternative programming sites. For many buyers looking in Baxter, the most relevant schools to know are Baxter Elementary, Forestview Middle School, and Brainerd High School.

Elementary Schools Near Brainerd & Baxter

Middle Schools Near Brainerd & Baxter

High Schools Near Brainerd & Baxter

Early Childhood & Special Schools Near Brainerd & Baxter

Brainerd & Baxter Area Daycares

If you’re moving to the Brainerd or Baxter area with a young family, child care is going to be part of your search. The area has a mix of school-based early childhood options, preschool programs, and private childcare centers. Brainerd Public Schools offers Early Childhood and School Readiness Preschool options for younger children, while local centers and preschools give families several choices in and around Baxter and Brainerd.

Daycares Near Brainerd

Daycares Near Baxter

Brainerd & Baxter Area Nightlife & Restaurants

Cooking at home, or spending evenings watching Netflix can get monotonous. When you move to the Brainerd area, you want to get out and enjoy yourself! While Brainerd and Baxter have their fair share of fast food and fast casual chains, there are a number of locally owned favorites that you can check out and never get bored of!

Restaurants Near Brainerd

Restaurants Near Baxter

Bars Near Brainerd

Bars Near Baxter

Brainerd & Baxter Area Public Transportation

Even if you have one or two vehicles, public transportation can still be useful for work trips, appointments, errands, and getting around town. The Brainerd/Baxter public transit system operates Monday through Friday with dial-a-ride service in both communities. Current city transit information lists Brainerd trips at $3 in advance or $5 same day, and Baxter trips at $7 in advance or $11 same day. The wider Brainerd and Crow Wing public transit system also serves other parts of Crow Wing County. For regional travel, Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport gives residents a local flight option without always needing to drive to the Twin Cities.

Brainerd & Baxter Area Outdoor Activities, Sports, & Parks

Whether you have kids who need to run and play or you’re looking for trails, beaches, or community recreation, there is no shortage of things to do in the Brainerd and Baxter area. Baxter maintains its own city parks and trail system, while Brainerd’s Parks and Recreation Department oversees a broad park system and recreational programming for residents and visitors. The area is also a gateway to the larger Brainerd Lakes region, so outdoor recreation is a big part of everyday life here.

Outdoor Recreation in Brainerd

Outdoor Recreation in Baxter

Outdoor Recreation in the Brainerd Lakes Area

  • Paul Bunyan State Trail access nearby
  • Lakes country recreation throughout the region
  • Golf, biking, boating, and fishing within a short drive

Brainerd & Baxter Area Shopping

Yes, of course we have Target, WalMart, Fleet Farm, and all the other big box stores. But the Brainerd area offers so much more! The area offers major retail in Baxter, a local shopping center at Westgate Mall, and a wider mix of boutiques and specialty shopping throughout the Brainerd Lakes area. Local tourism sources specifically call out Brainerd and Baxter as a central shopping base for the surrounding region.

  • Westgate Mall | Shopping center
  • Downtown Brainerd shops and local businesses
  • Specialty stores and gift shops
  • Nearby boutiques and seasonal shopping throughout the Brainerd Lakes area