12388 Brookwood Circle, Crosslake, MN 56442
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 FM Realty
Listed by: noah goedker
Office: exp realty
MLS#:7048596
Source:ND_FMAAR
Price summary
- Price:$1,499,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$730.28
About this home
148 Feet of Sandy Cross Lake Shoreline | Whitefish Chain of Lakes | Crosslake, MN
This is one of the most distinctive lakefront opportunities to come to market on Cross Lake — the namesake water and main hub of Minnesota's legendary Whitefish Chain of Lakes. With 148 feet of pristine sandy frontage, hard sand bottom, and crystal-clear, swimmable water, the property offers the kind of shoreline that defines true Northwoods luxury and is increasingly difficult to find anywhere on the Chain.
Designed by a Honeywell engineer and built in 1968–1969, the chalet-style home was sited with intention — placed remarkably close to the water in a position that cannot be replicated under today's shoreline setback regulations. Redwood decking overlooking Cross Lake wraps the home, a hallmark of the era's premium lake construction and a material rarely seen on the Chain today. That close-to-the-lake footprint is the kind of grandfathered advantage that quietly defines the most valuable properties on Cross Lake. Step out the door and you are at the beach. Sit on the deck and you are inside the view.
The Cross Lake & Whitefish Chain Lifestyle
Life here is shaped by the rhythm of the lake and the small-town energy of Crosslake itself. Mornings start glass-calm in this quiet, protected no wake zone — just enough off the main traffic area to escape heavy boat traffic, close enough to be inside everything the Chain offers. Untie from your dock and you have access to 14 interconnected lakes spanning more than 13,000 acres of boating, fishing, and exploring on what many consider Minnesota's premier lake system. Cruise to dinner at Manhattan Beach Lodge, Moonlite Bay, or Zorbaz. Drift up the Pine River. Anchor off any of the sandbars around.
When the 4th of July arrives, the fireworks light up the sky from Sand Island — and this property has one of the best private viewing positions on the lake. No crowded public landing, no boat-in traffic. Just your own shoreline and the show overhead.
Crosslake itself is the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area — a year-round community known for the Crosslake Town Square, Crosswoods Golf Course, the future National Loon Center, and one of Minnesota's most beloved St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Two and a half hours from the Twin Cities, thirty minutes from Brainerd, and a world away from the everyday.
This is a strategic acquisition as much as it is a lake home. The land is the irreplaceable asset. The cabin is fully usable today — bring the family up this summer, fish off the dock, enjoy the lifestyle — while you plan your next chapter. Pursue a thoughtful luxury renovation that honors the original architecture and the detailing. Reimagine the footprint. Or build a new custom waterfront estate on one of the finest level sand-beach sites on Cross Lake.
Surrounded by high-value lake homes in a long-established neighborhood, the long-term value proposition is straightforward: 148 feet of premium Cross Lake sand frontage on the Whitefish Chain does not come available often, and when it does, it sets the foundation for a legacy property that families hold for generations.
A rare chance to secure your place on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes....
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Home facts
- Year built:1969
- Listing ID #:7048596
- Added:26 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 17, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:8
- Living area:2,054 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Baseboard, Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1969
- Building area:2,054 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.44 Acres
- Exterior Features:Patio
Utilities
- Water:Private, Well
- Sewer:Private Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,499,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$730.28
- Tax amount:$7,012
Parking
- Garage spaces:2
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