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 beaches 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, summer 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?
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2024 VRBOAVAILABILITY #466228
VACATION RENTAL
PILGER AVENUE NW, ANNANDALE ON LAKE SYLVIA
Contact: 320.274.5737 | HOMES@OAKREALTYMN.COM
$165,000 | #6500003
Corner lot located off of County Road 44 & 144 in South Haven. Heavily wooded country lot situated a short drive to Annandale, Kimball and St. Cloud. Enjoy almost 4 acres of towering trees offering a stunning backdrop for your forever home. Imagine your dream property in the heart of lake country...hook up your boat and spend the day on Clearwater Lake, boat access is just down the road.
14XXX COUNTY ROAD 44, SOUTH HAVEN
COUNTRY
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940 Elm St E, Annandale MN 55302 24142 Smiley Rd, Nisswa MN 56468
320-274-6336
Backyardmn.com
info@backyardmn.com
$399,900 | #6447657
Create you own private sanctuary on this 12.59 acres of pure pleasure. The rare combination of woods, lake and river frontage is the perfect blend of everything Minnesota has to offer. With 12.59 acres of property what you build and how you play is all up to you. On the shores of quiet Lake Caroline you have your own private campground on waters edge. So don't be shy inviting friends and family plenty of space for all to enjoy your retreat at the lake. Somewhere in the towering oasis of trees will be your future home site. Of course it will be shared will all the wildlife that visits. Privacy and seclusion at its best. There are some cleared areas for possible building sites already in place. This stunning 12.59 parcel offers the best of all worlds. Woods, water, prime location, privacy and solitude.
LAKE CAROLINE
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4XXX BRADFORD ROAD, SOUTH HAVEN
$284,900 | #6478967
Four bedroom, two bathroom twin home in the growing St. Michael area. Plenty of space here with the open upper level, expansive primary bedroom that boasts a massive walk-in closet, lower-level mudroom and large deck. The attractive built-in entertainment center hosts extra storage space and organization. Over $20,000 in updates/upgrades which include: new furnace, AC, flooring throughout the entire upper level, tile floor and toilet in the upper-level bathroom, freshly sealed asphalt driveway and new concrete apron. Enjoy the outside air on the oversized deck with built in pergola and planting spaces. The yard space is generous in size as well. Only 20 twin homes in the HOA keep it small and personal. Spectacular location off County Road 19 (Labeaux Ave) in St. Michael.
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SAINT MICHAEL
1885 LACHMAN AVENUE NE, ST. MICHAEL
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909 ISABELLA AVENUE, CLEARWATER
$349,900 | #6471573
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.
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$250,000
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.
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1XX MAPLE STREET, CLEARWATER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
| #6163968
9048 KLEVER AVENUE NW, ANNANDALE
$579,900 | #6436067
Wonderful opportunity to own this newly built 2 story with a fresh modern design on just over an acre of land with deeded access to Clearwater Lake. You will appreciate the open design on both levels of the home and the quality in which the home was built. The owners suite has all attributes you desire spacious room, large walk in closet, private bath and flex room to use as you like. Upper level is divided with owners quarters and laundry on one side and then the other side has great room, full bath and 3 additional bedrooms. The attached 4 car garage is heated and insulated plus there is an additional concrete pad for extra vehicles or toys. Newer home, acre of land and lake access making it the best of all worlds.
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STEVE BRUGGEMAN
Broker/Owner, REALTOR®, CRS, GRI
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 understanding 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 moved to Annandale at the age of 11, and grew up on Pleasant Lake where he resides today with his wife Kelly. They enjoy time spent with their two boys and their families including four grandchildren. He is a motorcycle and vintage car 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.
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 has been named one of the ‘Best Real Estate Professionals’ from Minnesota Monthly continuously since 2018.
DEAN HOGLUND
Associate Broker, REALTOR®
A lifetime resident of the Hasty, Silver Creek, Monticello, Maple Lake and Annandale areas, Dean’s career background has spanned a variety of positions in real estate sales, land and business development. He has owned a number of small businesses and also three real estate companies. Dean has extensive experience as a real estate agent and got his Broker’s license in 1992. Before joining Oak Realty as an Associate Broker, he owned and operated Lake Country Properties and Real Estate in Maple Lake, Emily and Outing. 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 operates Oak Realty’s Maple Lake office.
Dean and his wife Bonnie live on Pleasant Lake in Annandale. They are blessed with three children and seven grandchildren.
Gary has been with Oak Realty since 1996, and has lived in the Annandale area most of his life. 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.
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 experience
working with people in a professional and respectful manner.
He was part owner of local appraisal company 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). For the past 28 years he has been an active, full time agent in real estate.
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 has in-depth knowledge of purchasing habits, current trends, pricing structure and home values within the Annandale area.
Gary and his wife Hollie reside in Clearwater with their three children and enjoys being active in their busy lives. He is an avid golfer, and enjoys gardening and vacationing in his spare time.
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.
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.
Familiar with the greater Annandale area, she is excited to have the opportunity to introduce new individuals, couples and families to the area and all it has to offer. "There is nothing more satisfying than to present a new home owner the keys to their new home and welcoming new residents to the area."
Carla proudly calls herself a retired Hockey Mom, in her spare time, enjoys spending time at her lake home on Lake Sylvia with friends & family, and being active in her community. She enjoys various crafts including knitting & sewing.
GARY DAGNER REALTOR ®, GRI
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CARLA SUNDBLAD REALTOR ®, GRI
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, cottage, or home to fit their needs.
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 questions and prepare a buyer or seller on how the process generally goes to make it as smooth as possible.”
Amy currently resides in Rockford with her fur babies. In her spare time she enjoys listing to music, playing pool or cribbage, and just having 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!
TIFFINI KIEBEL REALTOR ®
Tiffini grew up in Maple Lake. She attended Concordia College - Moorhead where she completed a degree in Business with a minor
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 elementary teacher and coach, currently live outside 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.
JENNA POTTER REALTOR ®, GRI, CRS
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. 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 vacation property seekers looking for that "home" away from home.
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 designations 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.
Jenna and her husband Derek reside on Rice Lake in Clearwater with their four children Jaylyn, Axel, Dallas and Savannah. In addition to being an active participant in the Becker Chamber of Commerce, Monticello Rotary Club and her children’s already busy schedules, Jenna enjoys spending time with her family and friends that all reside close by.
MEGAN JONES REALTOR ®
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 2020.
She continued her studies at MN State University – 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 experience 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 appreciate 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, “Annandale 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 daughter Lillian and husband, Kody. They plan to move to Annandale in the near future.
AMY SPIELMANN REALTOR ®
Amy Spielmann and her family moved to the area in 2014 to her husband’s hometown, Annandale. They reside on Bass Lake and are fond
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of lake life anytime of the year. As a mom of four and wife, she knows the meaning of time management and organization.
Thanks to her previous journey as a dental hygienist, 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 passion for service in the Annandale area, she is ready to help with your home buying and selling needs. 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.
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, playing board games and taking in all the colors during the fall, her favorite time of the year.
JOHN PIPPERT REALTOR ®
Oak Realty welcomed John to their team of realtors in the fall of 2022. As a longtime resident of Locke Lake, John is eager to work with buyers and sellers and assist in their real estate journey. He will work tirelessly to meet his client’s needs and be a calming knowledgeable guide throughout the sometimes chaotic buying and selling process.
John and his wife Lori have spent many summer days on the lake with their three children. Whether it be boating or fishing year-round, Locke Lake has been where he and his family has many fond memories. He is past president and current board member of the Locke Lake Home Owner’s Association and enjoys being a part of many lake activities. When the weather cools, John spends his free time hunting with his lab Ruby, and being outdoors.
John recognizes and values the trust his clients place in him and will strive every day to exceed their expectations. He truly loves the area he has lived and raised his family in and wants to assist his clients in making right decision for their own family. “I want to make sure you feel supported and that you have a trusted advisor by your side”.
ANN SELIX REALTOR ®
Ann joined the Oak Realty team in the fall of 2023. Her top priority has quickly become providing her clients with an incomparable level of service regarding each transaction, from contract to closing. She never forgets the impact of having the right home can have on someone and approaches each showing with that in mind.
Ann has an extensive background in sales and has always enjoyed listening to her client’s needs. She and her husband Warren live on Clear Lake in Watkins for almost two decades. In their free time they love to explore new lakes in and outside of the Heart of the Lakes. They also have a pretty soft spot for their furry kid, Bowie.
Communicating early and often, Ann’s warmth ensures her clients are kept up-to-date throughout the entire home-buying and selling process. She is devoted to her clients and has the full support of Oak Realty behind her.
ANGIE BOYER
Office & Marketing Manager
Angie joined Oak Realty in its Annandale Office 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 family has called home their entire lives.
Angie holds an AAS Degree in Advertising Design 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 cre-
ates stunning marketing and advertising pieces, 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 loves. In her spare time, Angie treasures spending time with her family; husband Shawn, daughter Justice, son Chance and lab Sarge. Her kiddos keep them on the go with their many activities. When presented with a moment of free time, they retreat to their land in South Dakota on Big Stone Lake. “I also enjoy going gardening, boating, traveling and camping.” She loves the changing of seasons and the array of colors the Heart of the Lakes displays year-round.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1974, Oak Realty is the Annandale area’s oldest real estate brokerage. That year Don Bruggeman purchased and renamed what was Daryl Gunnerson Realty and our red and white leaf was born.
Oak Realty operated on Oak Avenue, Annandale’s Main Street, for many years, developing a reputation as a highly respected and professional real estate company serving the Annandale Area. Don’s son Steve joined the business in 1986 and the company continued to grow into the early 90’s.
In 1996, the company made a move from its location in downtown Annandale to a new, log-sided building on Highway 55, visible as you enter town from the East. Steve purchased the company in 2000, and with each passing year Oak Realty has continued to grow and succeed through an ever-changing market.
In 2007, Oak Realty acquired Lake Country Properties and Real Estate in neighboring Maple Lake. Their location serves as our second office. The growth we have experienced as a company has helped expand our presence in the Maple Lake Area. We've been pleased with the addition of both new and experienced agents to our staff.
Today our offices are home to 13 staff members. 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.
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WE OFFER
Experienced and knowledgeable REALTORS® ready to assist you in a relaxed, comfortable setting. A free, complete market analysis of your lakeshore, residential, land or commercial property.
Complimentary wall-sized individual area lake map prints.
Complimentary area maps.
Excellent marketing resources and high-quality advertising. A foundation of success with over 50 years in business.
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