For Sale

90+ Acre Mississippi River Development Site

22965 Franklin Road, Clearwater, MN 55320

The property is situated within the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area, the major medical, educational, retail, and employment center for Central Minnesota. The MSA serves a population of just over 200,000 and features excellent regional access via Interstate 94, U.S. Highway 10, and Minnesota State Highways 15 and 23. The area is supported by a young and growing workforce, strong household incomes, and a diverse economic base anchored by healthcare, higher education, government, manufacturing, and logistics.Rare opportunity to acquire a 90+ acre development site along the Mississippi River just south of St. Cloud. The property is located within one of Minnesota’s designated Wild and Scenic River Districts, preserving long-term scenic, recreational, and ecological value while enhancing the site’s overall appeal. This offering combines scale, natural amenities, and proximity to Central Minnesota’s primary economic hub, making it well suited for a variety of development concepts consistent with the surrounding environment.

Key features

  • Development Appeal: Large-scale, river-adjacent site in Central Minnesota’s primary regional hub
  • Government Employment: Approximately 2,000 State of Minnesota employees in the area
  • Healthcare Hub: Nearly 10,000 medical and healthcare-related positions anchored by CentraCare Health Systems and the St. Cloud VA Medical Center
  • Higher Education Presence: Approximately 24,700 students across St. Cloud State University, St. John’s University, College of Saint Benedict, and St. Cloud Technical & Community College
  • Household Income: Median: $76,205 - Average: $97,735
  • Labor Force: 119,322 workers in the St. Cloud MSA
  • Major Employers: New Flyer of America, Anderson Trucking Service, Essilor of America, Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, Nahan Printing, Grede Foundries, Cetera Financial, Central McGowan, GeoComm, Marco, PCI, Sysco, Microbiologics, Park Industries, DeZurik
  • Median Age: 31.1, indicating a young, stable workforce
  • MSA Population: Just over 200,000 residents
  • Recreational Amenity: Clearwater Outfitters located approximately 4 miles downriver, offering paddle sports, guided trips, rentals, and shuttle services
  • Regional Access: Interstate 94, U.S. Highway 10, MN Highways 15 & 23
  • River Designation: Located within one of six Wild & Scenic River Districts in Minnesota
  • Site Size: ±90+ acres with Mississippi River frontage
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Contacts

Mike Bobick, CCIM

SVN | GC Real Estate

Building Details

  • For Sale $2,540,000
  • Property Type VacantLand
  • Property Size 6,000 SF
  • Lot Size 90.73 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 35
  • Year Built 1980
  • Date Updated May 22, 2026

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Location

  • City Clearwater, MN
  • Zip Code 55320
  • Market Minneapolis St Paul

Points of Interest

Kwik Trip

3.51 miles

Tesla Supercharger

3.57 miles

Petro

3.61 miles

Shell

3.71 miles

Pilot

3.81 miles

Cenex

5.23 miles

BP

5.23 miles

Stop-N-Go

5.85 miles

Go For It Gas

7.34 miles

Parking Lot, Sand Prairie WMA

6.23 miles

Bus Parking

6.70 miles

K Lot

6.88 miles

Husky Pay Lot

7.04 miles

G Lot

7.16 miles

Subway

3.46 miles

Clearwater Travel Plaza

3.54 miles

Taco Gringo

3.55 miles

DQ Grill & Chill

3.55 miles

The Kettle2

3.57 miles

McDonald's

3.74 miles

RJ's American Grill

3.84 miles

Airborn Tavern

4.00 miles

Brickyard Bar & Grill

5.27 miles

Coborn's

7.75 miles

Cash Wise Foods

7.99 miles

Runnings

8.01 miles

Burlington

8.11 miles

Lunds & Byerlys

8.13 miles

Target

8.17 miles

TJ Maxx

8.22 miles

Save-A-Lot

8.36 miles

Walmart Supercenter

8.41 miles

St. Cloud Fire Station #5

4.37 miles

Clear Lake Fire Department

4.93 miles

Southside Pharmacy

5.42 miles

St. Cloud Regional Airport Fire Station

6.89 miles

St. Cloud Fire Station #3

6.98 miles

SCSU Medical Clinic

7.26 miles

Pregnancy Resource Center

7.81 miles

St Cloud Police Department

8.11 miles

Saint Cloud Fire Department

8.11 miles

22965 Franklin Road Listing Summary

  • What is the asking price at 90+ Acre Mississippi River Development Site?

    90+ Acre Mississippi River Development Site is currently listed for sale at Contact for pricing.

  • What is the total size of 90+ Acre Mississippi River Development Site?

    90+ Acre Mississippi River Development Site has a total of 6,000 square feet.

  • What is the year built for 90+ Acre Mississippi River Development Site?

    The year built for 90+ Acre Mississippi River Development Site is 1980.

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Mike Bobick, CCIM

SVN | GC Real Estate

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