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Deer River is a city in the southern part of Itasca County, Minnesota. The community consists of over one square mile of land and is home to approximately 950 people. Deer River got its start when logging began in the area in the 1870s, with the township incorporated in 1898. Now called the “Gateway to the Chippewa National Forest” it is surrounded by lakes, rivers, and a forest with over a million acres of pine, spruce, sugar maple, birch, aspen, fir, and tamarack trees.

Schools, a hospital, food stores, a pharmacy, restaurants, churches, and small businesses are all housed within the city. Sitting amid nature’s beauty, Deer River is a resort area offering fishing, canoeing, camping, hiking, and many more outdoor activities. Other attractions and events include a nine-hole golf course, a casino, the annual Wild Rice Festival (the world’s largest), and a large playground, open to everyone, at the local elementary school.

Homebuyers looking at houses for sale in Deer River can find affordably priced, well-cared-for homes available. Homes for sale may have as many as four bedrooms and open floor plans up to 2,000 square feet. Houses for sale on the surrounding lakes offer vacation or year round living with magnificent views. Deer River is a beautiful area to settle and raise a family or enjoy vacation time away from the city in your own place in paradise. If you are interested in any house in Deer River, please call us today.

Newest Deer River Homes and Condos for Sale

35291 N Johnson Lake Road, Deer River image

35291 N Johnson Lake Road, Deer River $349,900

Enjoy year round lake living on popular Johnson Lake near Deer River with 100 feet of shoreline and nearly half the lake bordered by public land for a true Northwoods set...

2 Beds
1 Baths
7107516 MLS

Courtesy of Pemberton RE

Listing courtesy of Pemberton RE.

36502 County Road 129, Deer River $69,900

15 acre wooded lot North of Deer River close to Ball Club Lake. This property would make a great building site for a new home, or a great hunting camp location. Close to ...

7111533 MLS

Courtesy of GRAND PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE

Listing courtesy of GRAND PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE.

45649 Bowstring D1, Deer River $114,900

Nestled among the trees on just over 7 acres, and only a stone's throw from Little Jessie, Big Jessie, and Bowstring Lakes, this charming cabin is the perfect Up North re...

2 Beds
1 Baths
7110971 MLS

Courtesy of EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY

Listing courtesy of EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY.

34056 State Hwy 6, Deer River $189,900

Escape to the peace and privacy of country living with this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home situated on 11 scenic acres just a couple of miles from town. Ideally loca...

4 Beds
2 Baths
7107514 MLS

Courtesy of CENTURY 21 LAND OF LAKES

Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 LAND OF LAKES.

Lot B County Rd 238, Deer River $42,000

Private building lot near Moose Lake. Building site is cleared and shared driveway access is in. All utilities are close by. Build your dream home or up-north base camp t...

7095806 MLS

Courtesy of Pemberton RE

Listing courtesy of Pemberton RE.

Lot A County Rd 238, Deer River $45,000

Private building lot near Moose Lake, just 20 miles from Grand Rapids. Building site is cleared and driveway access is in. All utilities are close by. Build your dream ho...

7095810 MLS

Courtesy of Pemberton RE

Listing courtesy of Pemberton RE.

541 5th Street SE, Deer River $139,000 ▼

Fully renovated, fully furnished, and full of possibilities! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a flexible floor plan designed to fit a variety of nee...

2 Beds
2 Baths
7101681 MLS

Courtesy of EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY

Listing courtesy of EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY.

10401 Vermillion Point Drive NE, Deer River image

10401 Vermillion Point Drive NE, Deer River $350,000

Set along the peaceful shoreline of Vermillion Lake, this inviting lakeside bungalow offers the warmth of a classic log cabin with the comfort and convenience of thoughtf...

2 Beds
1 Baths
7100200 MLS

Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Minneapolis

Listing courtesy of Engel & Volkers Minneapolis.

310 2nd Street SE, Deer River $60,000

Nicely situated in Deer River, MN. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath house is close to all the conveniences one could ever need. Shopping, entertainment and lake life. Nice T & G in...

3 Beds
1 Baths
7095825 MLS

Courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Plus

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage Plus.

Parcel B County Road 35, Deer River image

Parcel B County Road 35, Deer River $189,900 ▼

Lake Lot on Little Jessie Lake! This lake lot has cleared park like areas with heavily wooded trails on the south side. The shoreline is firm sand. There is some slight e...

7098678 MLS

Courtesy of MN LAKESHORE PROPERTIES/MN UP NORTH REALTY

Listing courtesy of MN LAKESHORE PROPERTIES/MN UP NORTH REALTY.

48316 Pillar Road, Deer River $479,900 ▼

Experience the best of Up North living on highly sought-after Jessie Lake, known as one of the area's premier walleye fishing lakes. This charming lake home or cabin offe...

2 Beds
2 Baths
7087300 MLS

Courtesy of EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY

Listing courtesy of EDGE OF THE WILDERNESS REALTY.

49231 County Road 173 Unit Cabin 12, Deer River image

49231 County Road 173 Unit Cabin 12, Deer River $315,000

Welcome to Bowstring Shores, where lake living meets opportunity. Cabin twelve is a fully furnished, 8-bedroom, 3-bathroom cabin conveniently located near the boat access...

8 Beds
3 Baths
7076254 MLS

Courtesy of Real Broker,LLC

Listing courtesy of Real Broker,LLC.

49231 County Road 173 Unit Cabin 10, Deer River image

49231 County Road 173 Unit Cabin 10, Deer River $290,000

Welcome to Bowstring Shores, where lake living meets opportunity. Cabin ten is a fully furnished, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin conveniently located directly by the boat ac...

3 Beds
2 Baths
7074539 MLS

Courtesy of Real Broker,LLC

Listing courtesy of Real Broker,LLC.

XXX Frazer Road, Deer River $79,900

40 acres in Itasca County close to Bowstring Lake and surrounded by over 1800 acres of public hunting land. Road frontage and direct access to power. Multiple building si...

7074312 MLS

Courtesy of GRAND PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE

Listing courtesy of GRAND PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE.

52741 County Road 155, Deer River $549,000 ▼

Escape to this charming Up North retreat on beautiful Sand Lake in Deer River! Nestled on 3.3 wooded acres with 762 feet of shoreline, this rustic 2 bedroom, 0.75 bath se...

2 Beds
1 Baths
7070307 MLS

Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS

Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER NORTHWOODS.

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