HEART OF THE LAKES PROPERTY PORTFOLIO | FALL 2022
STEVE BRUGGEMAN Broker, REALTOR® , gri, steve@oakrealtymn.comcrs(320)274-6363(612)889-5245 DEAN HOGLUND Associate Broker, dean@oakrealtymn.comREALTOR®(320)980-2445 GARY DAGNER REALTOR® , gary@oakrealtymn.comgri(320)309-1739 CARLA SUNDBLAD REALTOR® , carla@oakrealtymn.comgri(320)493-1361 TIFFINI KIEBEL tiffini@oakrealtymn.comREALTOR®(763)464-2048 JENNA POTTER REALTOR® , gri, jenna@oakrealtymn.comcrs(612)801-4967 AMY SPIELMANN amys@oakrealtymn.comREALTOR®(320)309-5393 ANGIE BOYER Office & Marketing angie@oakrealtymn.comManager(320)274-5737 STAFF AMY MCNELLIS REALTOR®, amy@oakrealtymn.comgri(612)963-4190 MEGAN JONES megan@oakrealtymn.comREALTOR®(320)828-1308
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14314 BARTON AVENUE NW, MONTICELLO $899,000 | #6217454 Wake up and admire the sun rising and take a morning walk to the pond while taking in the willow tree reflecting in the water...truly picture perfect! With over 38 acres of rolling countryside, this is the ideal place to create the hobby farm of your dreams. Gather in the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom rambler offering an open floor plan and wonderful upgrades throughout. Entertain in a gorgeous kitchen with granite counter-tops, center island and custom cabinets. Take in the views from large living room windows offering fantastic natural light. The possibilities are endless with a shed complete with insulation, concrete floor and water. Spread out with an expansive classic barn with hayloft, silo and hay shed. The home and land have been meticulously cared for throughout the years and accented with mature landscaping at every corner you turn. There is little left to do here but enjoy your dream! FARMHOBBY Q [ 8
Great opportunity to own a business in an established area just off of newly updated Main Street (Oak Avenue) with many thriving businesses. Spanning across 5,220 offering many updates including; bathroom, flooring, paint and exterior. Half bathroom, storefront room, two changing/ shower rooms, large upper & lower rooms and unisex bathroom. Have plenty of parking space with a municipal parking lot across the street. The possibilities are endless, are you ready for your business venture in the Heart of the Lakes?
Great business opportunity offering a prime high traffic location in the city of Annandale, property is next to Holiday Station Store and McDonald's. Located on the corner of Highway 55 and Excelsior Avenue, next to the stop lights. This commercial lot includes .2 acres of ideal road frontage. Property is zoned C-2 with excellent visibility. Annandale is a fantastic community offering a well sought out school district, many established businesses, and wonderful parks and beaches. 30 & 50 CHESTNUT STREET EAST, ANNANDALE $184,900 | #6253622
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Your very own slice of heaven located on a quiet block on the shores of Pleasant Lake...the heart of Annandale. Entertain with a desirable floor plan show casing stunning views of the lake. Enter into the main level that opens to a spacious kitchen accented with tile back-splash and a large breakfast bar. Gather in the vaulted living room with a lakeside wall of glass and gas fireplace. You've found your own private oasis with a main level master suite complete with a 3/4 private bathroom. The main level is finished with a laundry room, 3/4 bathroom and office. An open staircase leads to the upper level, your favorite spot may just be the sitting room with remarkable views of Pleasant Lake. Have plenty of space for family and weekend guests with 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. Spend your days the sandy shores of Pleasant Lake, the ideal spot drop a line or take a sunset cruise. LAKE DRIVE $899,900
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Cedar Landing is breaking ground in October of 2022. Maple Lakes newest development will offer one level carefree living with 7 units available to purchase. Planned completion date for the first units will be April of 2023. The units will be 1430 square feet and will have 2 bedrooms and 2 baths and wonderful 4 season porch that has views of the open space. Pre-purchase your unit now. KIEBEL Cell: tiffini@oakrealtymn.com763.464.2048 DAGNER Cell: gary@oakrealtymn.com320.309.1739 Cedar Landing
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At the heart of who we are, and why we all love what we do, is the Annandale area itself. The Heart of the Lakes, as it has long been called, is a wonderful lake country area that attracts young families and retirees. Many who once vacationed here now live here full time, and it’s no wonder why. It’s a charming small town with great schools and endless recreation. It is important to us that we surpass being just knowledgeable of the area, and that we also provide you with service that goes above and beyond. As clients of ours, you will be treated like a neighbor... because you are. There are a couple of things at the core of what “Seriously Local” means:
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Our focus is here. We know the local market, and its history, extremely well. If you’re looking at property and want to know specifics about fishing or a local school bus route, we have your answers. If you’re selling, these are things your buyer will want to know about too. As an independently-owned office, we make all of our own decisions, and at the heart of those decisions are what is best for serving our clients and the community.
We won’t adopt a tool or system just to impress you, but we will implement technology that makes sense for you as a buyer or sell er. For that reason our web site, www.oakrealtymn.com, is useful and full of local information. It offers quick links to area lakes, a fantastic map search, and upcoming open house information. Our daily hot list is a favorite, and the only resource of its kind for immediate updates solely on the Heart of the Lakes market.
This area is much more than the place we work. We are all active in the community, from various non-profit/civic groups to lake associations, schools and churches. We love participating in local traditions like Annandale’s historic 4th of July parade, Maple Lake St. Patrick's Day Parade, Clearwater Heritage Days Parade, Annandale Expo among many others. We also join in to support other surrounding communities in their celebrations as well.
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15 320-274-1632 | 58 OAK AVE N, DOWNTOWN, ANNANDALE Prime Development opportunity!!! Investors, Developers and Builders this 20.3 acre parcel is ready to be completed. The parcel has been platted for 47 lots and what has been completed now is what was approved by the city. Builders finish off the final improvements and have plenty of lots to build on for years to come. The park land has been dedicated, grading is completed and drainage areas are established. Sewer and water has been brought to lot lines. Excellent location just blocks from town, school and major highways. XXXX RIDGEVIEW STREET, KIMBALL $700,000 | #6254482 OPPORTUNITYDEVELOPMENT
Fantastic opportunity to own a lake home on stunning Lake Louisa! This property spans across 100 feet of sandy lake frontage offering fantastic views of its calm waters, from the deck, spacious back yard, and even the kitchen table. Custom built throughout, you will thoroughly enjoy all the love and thought put into building this 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home! From the custom-built kitchen, built-in storage cabinets, oversized windows, surround sound, high end fixtures, spacious master bedroom with walk-in closet, walk-in shower, screened in porch, bonus office room and ample storage rooms, mud room, and even a wet bar! 2 fireplaces, in-floor heating on the lower level and in the 2-stall garage. Entertainment is a breeze, from the sandy beach side, large back yard with irrigation system, lakeside fire-pit, and deck. Gentle slope to the lakeshore gives breathtaking views. Start making special memories this lake provides that will last years to come! Aspenwood Court, South Haven at $765,000
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Locations: 940 Elm St E, Annandale MN 55302 24142 Smiley Rd, Nisswa MN 56468 Contact Information: 320 274 info@backyardmn.comBackyardmn.com6336 Beautifully wooded lots on the mighty Mississippi River! Bring your plans to build your dream home, with roughly 200 feet of river front and located on a nice private road. These lots are close to the heart of Monticello that will leave you not only enjoying the Mississippi River views, but will also give you convenience for all your shopping and entertainment needs. These lots need to be sold together, come check out these stunning lots! 70XX 101ST STREET NE, MONTICELLO $239,000 | #6164107
19 Settle into this expansive home rich with amenities and space. Conveniently located close to town with the privacy and country feel 4.7 acres can offer. Enter into a magazine worthy main level complete with custom upgrades illuminated with wonderful natural light. An open 2-story staircase leads to the upper level offering a master suite, 2 additional bedrooms and family room perfect for movie night. The home is complete with a walk-out lower level that could be used as a mother-in-law suite offering an entertainment room with kitchenette, full bathroom and a 4th. An attached 4 car garage with in-floor heat and 40x60 shop with 14' doors w/heat and a/c will offer plenty of space for all your hobbies, both ideal for a car enthusiast. The yard is generous with space offering a chicken-coop with a fenced in area, framed gardens ideal for veggies, tree lined driveway and gorgeous landscaping. 12455 60TH STREET NE, ALBERTVILLE $824,900 | #6230754 ACRESALBERTVILLE Q [
Unique investment opportunity overlooking the Mississippi River located near Clearwater's Historic Main Street. 1.75 beautiful acres ready for an entrepreneur's creative touch or your dream home. Zoned R-4 Residential Low Density while also being in the Wild & Scenic Corridor this vacant lot would be ideal for single family homes, a two-family dwelling, town-homes, or manor homes with city water and city sewer connection close by. Surrounded by mature trees for added privacy, this level lot can be subdivided into 7 lots. Contact Clearwater's Zoning Administrator for further land use information. Conveniently located near I-94 and County Road 24. MAPLE STREET, CLEARWATER $250,000 | #6163968
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RIVERMISSISSIPPI HERITAGE PARK OF KIMBALL A development with the future at heart. This growing development is ready for you to build your forever home. Easy access to skiing, golfing, boating and shopping. Use your own builder or use one of ours. 11 fantastic single family home lots are available. Listed at $34,900 GARY DAGNER cell: gary@oakrealtymn.com320.309.1739 CARLA SUNDBLAD cell: carla@oakrealtymn.com320.3493.1361
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Wonderful heavily wooded lot spanning alongside 330 feet of Camp Lake. With a gentle slope to the lake, this is an ideal spot for your forever home. Set on 4.3 acres of countryside, enjoy watching the wildlife year-round. Fantastic fishing can be had, Camp Lake spans across 122 acres and is a favorite destination for the 'old timers' to catch their limit, some have some have nicknamed it Lake Henry. Enjoy the privacy this lot has to offer with views of the lake. Located 8 miles South of Annandale, enjoy being close town and the schools.
5XX KILBURY AVENUE, ANNANDALE $195,900 | #6247778
Prime level corner lot in the heart of Kimball. Excellent location as it is located 1 block off of Highway 55 and Highway 15. Seller has already paid for sewer and water hook ups that is included in the sale and transferable to new buyer. This nice level lot would provide an ideal location for a patio home. Driveway can come off of either Publishers Drive or Newspaper Run. Kimball offers a great school system, golf course, several lakes close by and great access to everything Kimball has to offer. Beautiful established neighborhood to come home to and is open to all builders.
241 PUBLISHERS DRIVE NE, KIMBALL $39,900 | #6228059
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22 1878 189TH STREET EAST, CLEARWATER $489,000 | #6249438 Sprawling custom built country rambler on one acre that will impress you from every corner. Well designed floor plan offers a great flow on the interior of the home. Beautiful stone fireplace centered in the living room brings the main level all together. Lower level is open and spacious it is made for entertaining. Once you have entered the home you will notice all of the upgraded features that will entice you to call this your home. With all rooms being spacious no one can complain about lack of elbow room. Quality craftmanship along with the extra upgrades and features make this a must see home. All of this on 1 acre and in a prime location about a mile from the Interstate. RAMBLERCOUNTRY Q [
23 World Class Products exceptional service 960DOCKSwww.anchor-dock.com|LIFTS|RECREATIONElmStreetEast,Highway55Annandale(320) 274-6500 245 S BROADWAY, COKATO $179,000 | #6175042 COMMERCIAL Commercial opportunity in Cokato. Great location with high foot traffic, in the town Hub of Cokato. Instant income making potential, well maintained building with 7 individual units. 3 of the 7 spaces are currently leased with long term renters with successful, well established businesses. 4 office spaces are available for your business or to lease out for additional income. The entire mall is divided into 4 separate PID’s and are owned by 4 different individuals, all responsible for their own building interiors while they share the cost of exterior maintenance. The parking lot and sidewalk are owned and maintained by the city of Cokato, including snow removal. This is great opportunity to have your place of business and then lease out the remaining units.
The Art of the 'mellow Do you sit in front of the fire with some patience and roast that marshmallow to an oh so golden brown? Or do you throw patience to the side and let that 'mellow burn, baby burn? Toasted, roasted or burnt...it sure has been an entertaining debate for ages! Whatever method you choose, huddling around a fire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers, certainly is a long standing tradition for many of us.
26 2XX KENDALE AVENUE SOUTH, ANNANDALE $149,900 | #6160061 LOTCOMMERCIAL Prime location off of busy State Highway 55 and Kendale Avenue South. This corner sight is ideal for a food franchise, customers will love the convenience and access from the highway. The spacious level lot spans across .29 acres with amazing visibility offering plenty of possibilities for a drive-thru location. The city of Annandale has many established businesses and is a growing community, this would be an ideal location for a new business venture...bring your ideas! 46 Birch Avenue South Maple Lake, MN 55358
27 20 OAK AVENUE SOUTH, MAPLE LAKE $289,900 | #6229387 Welcome to this completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with great craftsmanship throughout! Beautiful open floor plan concept on the main level. The main level also offers a large bedroom with walk in closet, full bathroom, laundry room and lots of natural lighting! You’ll fall in love with the spacious kitchen and all new stainless steel appliances with ample storage spaces. Lovely back yard is the perfect spot for a bonfire pit and a place to play lawn games with friends and family. Also included is a single car detached garage with added carport. This one is sure to please! Located in the heart of the Maple Lake community with so much to offer, from dining out, shopping, and a great school district. REMODELEDNICELY Q [
28 150 STATE HIGHWAY 55, KIMBALL $150,000 | # 5247971
Ideal site to move your business or start a new business. Prime exposure and location for your business to succeed. Located on Highway 55 the lot provides great access for your customers and great exposure for your business. The lot is .69 of an acre so would make a great spot for an insurance office, bank, coffee shop and so many more business ventures. Bring your established business or idea and watch your business flourish. Kimball is a growing community and a great location to relocate your business and grow with the community. Access from Highway 55 and side street.
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VACATION RENTAL 2022AND2023AVAILABILITYVRBO#466228 ANGIE BOYER Tel: angie@oakrealtymn.com320.274.5737 6225 PILGER AVENUE NW, ANNANDALE ON LAKE SYLVIA Shadowland's Guest House
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Experience the Heart of the Lakes finest waters with a vacation stay in a luxurious waterfront home on Lake Sylvia, available to guests seeking a getaway to an exceptional lake country setting. Come, stay, and see what the beauty of this area is truly all about. Set on 4 private acres of the renown Lake Sylvia Peninsula, this spacious waterfront home is available for year-round enjoyment. Its thoughtful floor plan comfortably accommodates up to 10 adult guests. Relax by the wood burning fireplace or take in the stunning views from the lakeside deck or screened in porch. Families with children, don’t pass it by. With an expansive lakeside lawn that stretches along 450+ feet of pristine shoreline, this is a haven for fun and play. You will enjoy the crystal clear waters of two private swimming beeches each offering a dock, the beautiful apple orchard and mature trees, and certainly the home itself. A full screened porch allows you and your guest’s pleasant outdoor dining rain or shine. Gathering spaces throughout invite you to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with family and friends. Great for boating, summer and winter fishing, snowmobiling, sum mer and winter skiing, and so much more. Property offers a kayak, paddle boat, stand up paddle boards, canoe, hammock, lakeside fire pit and a pickle ball court. Isn’t it time you treated yourself to a week away?
30 40 Oak Ave S, Annandale 13XX 29TH STREET SE, BUFFALO $129,900 | #6253831 ACRESCOUNTRY Beautiful 4 plus acre parcel with a blend of woods and low land that creates the privacy and views you have been looking for. The front part of the lot is surrounded with mature trees pick your spot and enjoy this quiet and peaceful setting. The back part of the lot is low land so nothing but endless open views. Acreage is south of Buffalo with easy access to all that Buffalo has to offer. Prime location to Highway 12 and 55 if you have to commute. Bring your builder and start your new custom home today.
31 Gorgeous country home with so much to offer situated on 5 acres minutes from town! Extremely spacious with an open concept floor plan, this fully finished home provides 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, main floor laundry, exquisite LL wet bar, family room and more! The open, bright, roomy kitchen was completely remodeled in 2018 and is nothing shy of spectacular. The level backyard is ideal for hosting parties, casual get togethers around the fire-pit, or dinner outdoors. Plenty of room for chickens as well in the sturdy chicken coop. Brand new roof and gutters June/2022. Peaceful setting with ideal location just minutes from Becker Schools, Pebble Creek Golf Course and all Becker offers. 9404 FILLY TRAIL, BECKER $549,900 | #6231833 ACRESCOUNTRY Q [
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34 33419 743RD AVENUE, SOUTH HAVEN $64,999 | #6239599 ACRESCOUNTRY This 1.6 acre lot in Sugar Bear Estates is the perfect spot to build the home of your dreams! With the freedom to choose your own builder, your options are endless as to the style and design of your home. There is plenty of room to include a pole shed in your plans. The elevation of the area creates a fan tastic view. You will love the sereneness of the rolling hills of Meeker County. Located close to Lake Francis public access and beach area offers great opportunities to fish, boat and swim! Adjoining the lot is an almost 30 acres conservation easement. This easement is a perfect mix of woods and low/ wet lands offering habitats for all kinds of wildlife and is available for the recreation and enjoyment of the owners in Sugar Bear Estates. one design at a time EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS www.jklandscape.com | 320-558-4445
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ENTREPRENEURS, investors, business owners here is your chance to OWN a building in the ever-growing community of Monticello. Orig inally a single family home, this building offers a front porch, back deck, main office area with two additional office spaces, common kitchen/ dining area, half bath, newer upper level space ready for some finishing touches, and a full unfinished lower level ideal for storage. Immensely charming wood work spreads across the main level with 9 foot ceilings and several brightening windows. Conveniently located off of Highway 25 and extremely active Broadway, this property sits among other reputable businesses.
Remarkable commercial property with plenty of office space for all! Over 6 private offices and a front desk with wonderful and newer windows that let tons of sunshine in. The expansive lower level offers a meeting space, two bathrooms, and sauna for the long work days! Great opportunity to run your own business out of this space or lease out for income producing. This amazing location sits back off of Highway 25 and Monticello's high traffic Broadway Street. Located around many other reputable businesses, this location is ideal! Zoned CCD-Central Community District and within the Cedar & Broadway sub district. Call the city for further questions on future use plans. 207 WALNUT STREET, MONTICELLO $239,900 | #6176583 209 WALNUT STREET, MONTICELLO $229,900 | #6176272
We are proud to be an innovative company. We are always seeking new systems, tools, and solutions to bring into our business that help you buy or sell your cabin, lake home, or house with greater confidence and ease. Our Seriously Local expertise is ultimately much more than selling a property. It's building a community! We won’t adopt a tool or system just to impress you, but we will implement technology that makes sense for you as a buyer or seller. When we market your property, we will make sure it looks its very best. Highlighting your investment is key, and we have the tools to do it. We help you turn someday into right now!
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Buyers deserve quality pictures, and we are dedicated to providing images that showcase your property from each and every angle. These photos allow views to see the outdoors clearly with out the windows being 'blown out' We use high definition photos for all our list ings, we own all the equipment so we are able to update photos with ease for our sellers as many times as we need to. 3D PHOTOGRAPHY
Simply put, we believe in Open Houses. By opening properties similar in price, style or lo cation at the same time, we also give buyers the convenience and opportunity to see more homes at once. Sellers love the increased traf fic. Our signs flood the area, often on Satur day’s from 11-1, when so many people are out and about. Our popular Open House page on our web site lists all area opens houses.
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Imagine taking the roof off your home and looking in to see just about every detail, or walk through the home right from your computer and get a clear sense of the space. This cutting edge technology puts buyers inside your home and they can experience fully immersive virtual spaces that feel so real, it’s like being there! We have this camera 'in house' and are able to offer this technology to all of our sellers.
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If you are well educated, we believe you will feel comfortable with the sales process and be prepared to make the best decisions for yourself. An extremely important aspect of our office is making sure our clients are well educated in the market and understand the real estate process from beginning to end. We are here to create a simple and enjoyable transaction each and every time.
Our Heart of the Lakes Property Portfolio is a beautiful catalog, published seasonally, that includes all of our area listings. The portfolio also includes wonderful lifestyle pieces showcasing the Heart of the Lakes area. They are distributed in a number of local establishments and mailed directly to hundreds of clients who are specifically looking to buy in our area.
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Among us are local graduates, former local business owners, lake association presidents, and community volunteers. We are your Annandale Area Specialists. Our eager, educated staff of individuals love this area and know it well. Teamwork and professionalism have long been the cornerstones of our company. From the moment you set foot in our office, you’ll find these are qualities we truly stand behind, both individually and as a team. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer care and creative marketing. We exceed in new technology, and ensure our agents have the best tools to list, market and sell premiere properties. We assist clients in finding the exact property and location to fit their needs. We know you’ll feel the difference when you work with Oak Realty. Promise yourself a relaxed and enjoyable experience by beginning your next search or sale with us.
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This Cedar South customized beauty is on the market for the first time. Home offers a great open floor plan. Lower level was remodeled a few years ago with a stunning master bedroom that was completed with a custom walk in shower that will not disappoint. The yard has been groomed to perfection and the trees that surround the property provides a nice private place to retreat to. The 3 car garage was built with added depth and is insulated and sheet rocked. Seller has added a side concrete parking area next to the garage for those extra toys. This is not your typical yard shed, it is 14 X 20 with concrete floor so like having another garage. This 4 bedroom and 3 bath home is located in a great development with ideal access to major highways and everything central Minnesota has to offer.
Create your own private sanctuary and build your dream home centered in the middle of towering trees on this 2.61 acre lot. Several areas on the interior of lot has been cleared for potential building sites. Septic design has been completed and designed for a 4 bedroom home. With some additional clearing of trees you open up scenic views of the Clearwater River. Ample room on the lot to add a pole shed. Nature at its finest wildlife visits on a daily basis.
4XXX BRADFORD ROAD, SOUTH HAVEN $225,000 | #6242246
13XXX COUNTY ROAD 7, SOUTH HAVEN $129,000 | #6201066
Great opportunity to own 5.59 acres of property what you build and how you play is all up to you. The building area of the property is heavily wooded so privacy will not be issue. There are some cleared areas for possible building sites already in place. Property has a mature wooded home site and ample space to add a shed. Located a short drive to many neighboring cities offering wonderful amenities. Build your shed now for all your toys and then build your new custom home in the future. A wide variety of wildlife regularly pass through the property so you will see nature at its best. Quiet and private setting great acreage to call home.
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Prime location as lot is located near to many area lakes, parks and recreational opportunities and easy access to St Cloud and commute to metro. Bring your own builder and start building your custom home.
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Prime commercial land opportunity. Prized location with exposure from two major highways. Heavy daily traffic count so your new business venture will not lack exposure. The most desired commercial lot in the area is available. Would make a great spot for a strip mall, office park or retail outlet for multiple tenants. Ideal location for bank or credit union with drive-thru. Customers will love the convenience and access of the location. Ready for your business venture. The lot is located on the corner of two major highways creating the highest of visibility for your business. The adjoining 0.69 acre lot is also available for purchase if more room is needed. Bring your established business or idea and watch your business grow. Sign and light poles are already on the property.
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Land in the Heart of the Lakes area is getting more difficult to find. Enjoy fantastic SW views offering beautiful sunsets. Start planning your dream property set on Indian Lake with 3 lots to choose from ranging from 2.5-3 acres. These offer very mature woods and an abundance of wildlife. Located a short drive to the city of Annandale offering a fantastic school district with wonderful education and athletic opportunities, established businesses and shops and countless parks and beaches.
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Steve moved to Annandale at the age of 11, and grew up on Pleasant Lake where he re sides today with his wife Kelly. They enjoy time spent with their two boys and their fami lies including two grandchildren. He is a mo torcycle enthusiast and enjoys traveling with his family. He is a past president of the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Pleasant Lake Association. He says the best parts of his job have been taking over the family business, showing others the area and lakes, and enjoying the atmosphere created by the people who work at Oak.
Familiar with the greater Annandale area and it’s people, she is excited to have the oppor tunity to introduce new individuals, couples and families to the area and all it has to offer.
Dean’s focus is to make certain his buyers and sellers are completely satisfied with the transaction and assures them he has their best interest in mind. Dean currently oper ates Oak Realty’s Maple Lake office.
Gary has in-depth knowledge of purchasing habits, current trends, pricing structure and home values within the Annandale area.
Dean and his wife Bonnie live on Pleasant Lake in Annandale. They are blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.
For the past 25 years he has been an active, full time agent in real estate.
Steve, owner/broker of Oak Realty, joined his father in the family business in 1986. In 2000, he took over the company and today is the backbone of what he says is the “best team of Realtors® around.” He says Oak separates itself from others by an unmatched strength in niche marketing. “We have a limited number of agents that are specialists in an area they truly love, many have spent most or all of their lives living in the Greater Annandale Area.” He is proud of Oak’s strong philosophy of quality customer service, and the focus the company maintains on accurately understand ing client needs and working together as a team. Paying attention to detail and getting the right information is the key to building successful personal relationships with clients and finding them the right property, he says.
Steve has been designated a Super Real Es tate Agent in 2014, 2015 and 2019. Steve was also named one of the ‘Best Real Estate Professionals’ from Minnesota Monthly in 2018, 2019 and 2020.
GARY DAGNER REALTOR ®, GRI Gary has been with Oak Realty for 25 years, and has lived in the Annandale area for 43 years. He followed his father’s footsteps into the real estate and appraisal business with Dagner & Associates in 1988 and also with Oak Realty in 1997. No other agent, besides Steve, has been with Oak Realty as long.
Steve specializes in investment properties and high-end vacation homes, and says he is a big believer in the Greater Annandale Area, “It’s a great place to invest in.” He is also known for his extensive market knowledge and his unmatched devotion to clients.
STEVE BRUGGEMAN Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CRS, GRI
He was part owner of local appraisal compa ny Dagner & Associates in Annandale, which gave Gary a knowledge of local real estate by observing both active and sold sides of the market. He is also experienced in the distressed property market (short sales and foreclosures).
A lifetime resident of the Hasty, Silver Creek, Monticello, Maple Lake and An nandale areas, Dean’s career background has spanned a variety of positions in real estate sales, land and business develop ment. He has owned a number of small businesses and also three real estate com panies. Dean has extensive experience as a real estate agent and got his Broker’s li cense in 1992. Before joining Oak Realty as an Associate Broker, he owned and op erated Lake Country Properties and Real Estate in Maple Lake, Emily and Outing.
Gary is a well rounded agent dealing with first time home buyers on up to high end real estate. He says he loves to see the smiles on his clients faces when they close on their home purchase.
Gary and his wife Hollie reside in Clearwater area with their three children. He is an avid golfer, and enjoys gardening and vacationing in his spare time. He is active with their children and their busy lives.
An Annandale High School graduate, Gary attended school in Iowa and later worked in the golf industries in the Annandale area and Phoenix, AZ, where he says he gained experi 44 CARLA SUNDBLAD REALTOR ®, GRI Oak Realty welcomed Carla to their sales team in April of 2007. Carla has been a resident of the Annandale area since 1987 having lived in parts of California and North Dakota before settling in the French Lake countryside where she and her husband, a lifelong resident of the area, raised two sons, Jake and Philip.
ence working with people in a professional and respectful manner.
Carla received a bachelors degree in social work from Gustavus Adolphus College and worked for many years as a social worker for Wright County, in addition to several other health care related positions.
DEAN HOGLUND Associate Broker, REALTOR®
There is nothing more satisfying to her than to present a new home owner the keys to their new home and welcoming new residents to the Carlaarea. proudly calls herself a retired Hockey Mom, in her spare time enjoys camping with her friends and family, and being active in her community. She enjoys working on various crafts including knitting & sewing.
Since getting in to Real Estate Jenna has gained a great amount of experience helping first-time home buyers looking for that special place to call home, move-up buyers, and vaca tion property seekers looking for that "home" away from home.
TIFFINI KIEBEL REALTOR ® Tiffini grew up in Maple Lake. She attended Concordia College - Moorhead where she completed a degree in Business with a minor
Amy worked in the mortgage and advertising fields before getting her real estate license. She enjoys the quick changes and challenges of the real estate industry, as well as the helpful, team atmosphere in the office. “Buying and selling can be stressful, and I strive to have an open ear to answer any ques tions and prepare a buyer or seller on how the process generally goes to make it as smooth as Amypossible.”currently resides in Rockford with her fur babies. In her spare time she enjoys listing to music, playing pool or cribbage, and just hav ing fun! Spending time with friends and family and being at her parents’ home on Lake Sylvia are her favorite ways to relax. She loves all of the seasons that Minnesota has to offer, but like a true Annandale native, the 4th of July is one of her favorite times of year!
MEGAN JONES REALTOR ®
A native of Becker, MN, Jenna is excited about the experience she has gained since starting with Oak Realty in 2012. She is a 2005 graduate of Becker High School and a 2008 Cum Laude graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
in Office Administration. She worked with a financial advisor prior to nearly ten years in the mortgage lending field, during which she also worked for Lake Country Properties in Maple Lake. Tiffini joined the growing staff at Oak Realty in 2007, continuing to assist buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. She and husband Marty, a Maple Lake ele mentary teacher and coach, currently live out side Maple Lake with their two daughters, Ella and Alexandra. In her spare time she enjoys scrap-booking, photography, golfing, sports and spending time with family and friends.
AMY MCNELLIS REALTOR ®, GRI Amy joined the Oak Realty team of realtors in the Spring of 2009. Raised on Lake Sylvia and familiar with the Heart of the Lakes area, Amy has a passion for the lake life in Annandale and surrounding communities. She has a drive to help people discover the beauty of the lakes area and the expertise to help them find the right lake house, cabin, cot tage, or home to fit their needs.
AMY SPIELMANN REALTOR ® Amy Spielmann and her family moved to the area in 2014 to her husband’s hometown, An nandale. They reside on Bass Lake and are fond
Born and raised in Fairhaven, and a Kimball Area Schools graduate, Megan has absolutely added a wealth of positivity and energy to the Oak Realty team since joining us in the Spring of She2020.continued her studies at MN State Uni versity – Mankato and found herself back home. Like many in our office, she missed the place she calls home. Sales and customer service is rich in Megan’s work background. She has gained vast experi ence managing and working in the food and health industries. Today, the most important part of her career is to provide excellent service to buyers and sellers in order to earn their trust, referrals and repeat business. Clients appreci ate Megan’s flexibility, patience, low pressure sales and the ability to listen and hear what her client’s wants and needs are. Megan and her family’s favorite time of the year is fall in the Heart of the Lakes, “Annan dale provides the best trick-or-treating down Main Street, my child loves the candy and I love how safe it is!” They also look forward to ice fishing on Clearwater Lake and visiting Pleasant Lake beaches in the Summer. Megan currently resides in Kingston with her daugh ter Lillian and fiancé, Kody. They plan to move to Annandale in the near future.
JENNA POTTER REALTOR ®, GRI, CRS
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Jenna and her husband Derek reside on Rice Lake in Clearwater with their three children Jaylyn, Axel and Dallas. In addition to being an active participant in the Becker Chamber of Commerce, Monticello Rotary Club and local athletic leagues, Jenna enjoys spending time with her family and friends that all reside close by.
Jenna is grateful for the wonderful people she has met and looks forward to helping new clients while retaining relationships with past ones. She prides herself in her care for others and dedication to do whatever it takes to make her client happy. She continues to challenge herself by taking on new roles and designa tions within the REALTOR® sector. She has become a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, both of which recognize professional accomplishments in both experience and education.
Oak Realty acquired Lake Country Properties in neighboring Maple Lake in 2007, our local presence expanded to two offices, and our staff grew again. In 2019 we celebrated a milestone, 45 years in business. The anniversary also marked a new beginning. Though excited about where perseverance and hard work has brought the company in its early years, we’re even more excited about what lies ahead.
When Amy isn’t making home ownership dreams come true for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband Eric and children; Abby, Will, Clare, Wyatt and puppy Otis. They love fishing the area’s lakes, hiking, camping, swimming, play ing board games and taking in all the colors during the fall, her favorite time of the year.
OUR HISTORY
We are proud to be an innovative company. We enjoy seeking new solutions to bring into our business and have continued to do so as we grow and change. We want tools that help us do our job better and more efficiently, and systems that help you buy or sell property with greater confidence. While no one can predict the future, it seems almost a certainty that the Heart of the Lakes will continue to retain its warm character and draw new people to its lakes and countryside. For those that its lifestyle appeals to, (frankly, we wonder how it couldn’t) our friendship and services will be there.
Our approach to business has changed greatly due to the shift in how buyers and sellers can obtain information. Over the years, however, the true relationship between agent and client hasn’t changed. Since our founding over 48 years ago, our success has been carried by our ability to build long-lasting relationships. Relationships based on honesty, respect and fair business practices. We love taking our customers for a drive through the area and educating them on the various lakes, neighborhoods and their histories. While the majority of today’s buyers (and sellers) have done research online before speaking to an agent, many are quick to realize there is a lot to learn about this area, and a visit with a local expert is a great place to start.
Oak Realty was founded in 1974 when Don Bruggeman purchased Daryl Gunnarson Realty, and changed the name to Oak Realty after its location on Oak Avenue, Annandale’s charmed Main Street. Our red and white leaf was born and along with it, a tradition of providing quality real estate service in the Heart of the Lakes area.
46 ANGIE BOYER Office & Marketing Manager Angie joined Oak Realty in its Annandale Of fice in June 2009. She grew up in Annandale on Clearwater Lake and is raising her family in her hometown she loves dearly and the place her fam ily has called home their entire lives.
As a proud member of the Oak Realty family, Amy carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding client service into everything she does.
In 1986 Don’s son Steve joined the business. Opportunities to own lakeshore property were abundant in those days. Lake homes and cabins in the area ranged from $40,000$100,000 and real estate companies literally held the keys to their front doors. The Sunday Star Tribune was widely-agreed to be the resource for new listings, and buyers often came through our office door with that ad in hand, eager to look at property.
Angie holds an AAS Degree in Advertising De sign from Minnesota School of Business and a Diploma in Graphic Design from Minneapolis Business College. She helps keep all of Oak on the leading edge of technology, she shares fresh ideas in marketing and advertising, and keeps our busy office running smoothly. Angie also manages lakeshore vacation rentals through the Oak Realty office. She enjoys working with such a close-knit group, and for a hometown company where there is opportunity to give back to the community she Inloves.her free time, Angie treasures spending time with her family, her husband Shawn, daughter Jus tice and son Chance, labs Sarge and Jackson, being active in her children’s activities and relaxing at her parents’ lake home. “I also enjoy going on motor cycle rides, traveling and camping.” She loves the changing of seasons and the array of colors the Heart of the Lakes displays year-round. of lake life anytime of the year. As a mom of four and wife, she knows the meaning of time manage ment and organization. Thanks to her previous journey as a dental hygien ist, she is used to helping people through nervous situations and making sure they always leave with a smile. Amy has been an active member of the Heart of the Lakes and is excited to be turning that community focus toward real estate. With a pas sion for service in the Annandale area, she is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs.
We expanded into the 90’s and outgrew the office on Main Street. In 1996 Oak built a new office with more space and visibility on Highway 55. Steve purchased the business in 2000, and soon after the Internet began to change the industry in profound ways. By 2001 we had our first web site and the fat MLS books were collecting dust in the corner.
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