$295,500

Backus MN 56435

Log home on 1.62 wooded acres with 199 ft of frontage on Island Lake! Built in 1985, this 2BR/2BA home offers over 2,400 sq ft with a walkout basement, 2-stall attached garage, and spacious open floorplan. Features include vaulted wood ceilings, a stone wood-burning fireplace, center island kitchen, and a 4-season porch with peaceful views. The walkout basement offers bonus rooms, a second bath, and expansion potential. While some updates are needed, this is a great opportunity to create your dream retreat. Private setting with mature trees and a natural shoreline, perfect for quiet paddling or enjoying wildlife. Located just outside Backus with easy access to trails, lakes, and public land.

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Additional Details

Year Built:	1985
Living Area:	2420 sf
Bedrooms:	2
Bathrooms:	2
Acres:	1.62 Acres
Lot Dimensions:	1.62 acres
Garage Spaces:	2
School District:	2174
County:	Cass
Taxes:	$1,784
Taxes With Assessments:	$1,850
Tax Year:	2025

Waterfront Details

Water Body Name:	Island Lake (Powers Twp.) (11036000)
Waterfront Features:	Lake Front
Waterfront Elevation:	15-26
Waterfront Feet:	199
Waterfront Slope:	Gradual
Waterfront Road:	No
Lake Acres:	117
Lake Bottom:	Undeveloped, Weeds
Lake Depth:	14
DNR Lake Number:	11036000

Room Details

Living Room:	Main Level 19.6x28
Dining Room:	Main Level 10.1x11.7
Kitchen:	Main Level 10.1x20.4
Porch:	Main Level 10.6x32.1
Bedroom 1:	Main Level 14.4x15.1
Family Room:	Lower Level 14.8x23.2
Bedroom 2:	Lower Level 15x15

Additional Features

Basement: Partially Finished, Walkout
Cooling: Central Air
Fuel: Propane
Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
Water: Well
Roof: Asphalt
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Listing Status

Active - 1 day on market
2025-06-13 12:30:05 Date Listed
2025-06-14 05:13:05 Last Update
2025-06-13 12:30:56 Last Photo Update
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