Wildlife abounds at this cozy lake cottage with 357 feet of frontage on beautiful Rainy Lake. A gorgeous setting among mature trees, just a stones throw away from the water! Breathtaking southeasterly views from the large lakeside windows. Home is clean, sturdy, has been well cared for, boasts an open floor plan, all amenities on one level, large bedrooms with big closets, and an awesome pole building for all your toys! Great privacy while not sacrificing the convenience of being close to town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.6 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Breanna Sheley• Lakes & Leisure Realty
Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4757361
Redfin Estimate
$354,419
$195K since sold in August 2023$13K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($294K) of 6 comparable homes.
Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.
Earn from this home
Refinance
$0
Est. cash available
Get cash now or lower your monthly rate
Rent
$2,113/mo
Redfin rental estimate
List your home for rent
Market trends in 56435, MN
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
96.5%
+1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$360K
$10K MoM
Avg. days on market
20d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
16
3 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 1170 Rainy Lake Rd NW
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 18, 2023
Sold
$159,000
$135/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4757361
Aug 1, 2018
Sold
$159,000
$135/sq ft
Jul 25, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 18, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2018
Price Changed
$179,000
$152/sq ft
Aug 28, 2017
Price Changed
$185,000
$157/sq ft
Jun 8, 2017
Price Changed
$190,000
$162/sq ft
Jun 1, 2017
Price Changed
$199,000
$169/sq ft
Feb 27, 2017
Price Changed
$205,000
$174/sq ft
Sep 2, 2016
Listed
$225,000
$191/sq ft
+19
Wildlife abounds at this cozy lake cottage with 357 feet of frontage on beautiful Rainy Lake. A gorgeous setting among mature trees, just a stones throw away from the water! Breathtaking southeasterly views from the large lakeside windows. Home is clean, sturdy, has been well cared for, boasts an open floor plan, all amenities on one level, large bedrooms with big closets, and an awesome pole building for all your toys! Great privacy while not sacrificing the convenience of being close to town.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,476 (+7.0%)
$125,700 + $161,000
$286,700
2025
$1,380 (+2.2%)
$125,700 + $161,200
$286,900
2024
$1,350 (−6.0%)
$125,700 + $156,200
$281,900
2023
$1,436 (+2.4%)
$136,700 + $145,600
$282,300
2022
$1,402 (+10.6%)
$109,400 + $108,100
$217,500
2021
$1,268 (−1.4%)
$92,500 + $98,600
$191,100
2020
$1,286 (−13.2%)
$92,500 + $97,700
$190,200
2019
$1,482 (+24.5%)
$119,800 + $88,900
$208,700
2017
$1,190 (−10.7%)
$99,520 + $67,179
$166,699
2015
$1,332 (+11.2%)
$120,700 + $69,400
$190,100
2014
$1,198 (+6.6%)
$120,800 + $70,200
$191,000
2013
$1,124
$120,800 + $70,200
$191,000
Tax history for 1170 Rainy Lake Rd NW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,476 (+7.0%)
$125,700 + $161,000
$286,700
2025
$1,380 (+2.2%)
$125,700 + $161,200
$286,900
2024
$1,350 (−6.0%)
$125,700 + $156,200
$281,900
2023
$1,436 (+2.4%)
$136,700 + $145,600
$282,300
2022
$1,402 (+10.6%)
$109,400 + $108,100
$217,500
2021
$1,268 (−1.4%)
$92,500 + $98,600
$191,100
2020
$1,286 (−13.2%)
$92,500 + $97,700
$190,200
2019
$1,482 (+24.5%)
$119,800 + $88,900
$208,700
2017
$1,190 (−10.7%)
$99,520 + $67,179
$166,699
2015
$1,332 (+11.2%)
$120,700 + $69,400
$190,100
2014
$1,198 (+6.6%)
$120,800 + $70,200
$191,000
2013
$1,124
$120,800 + $70,200
$191,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,176
Building Sq. Ft: 1,176
Legal Description: PART OF GOVT LOT 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 69,696
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: POWERS TWP
Acres: 1.6
Depth Footage: 300
County Use Description: NON COMM SEASON RES RECREATION
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Cass County
APN: 34-022-1104
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.6mi
4/10
Pine River-Backus High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Backus, MN • 56435
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
18
-2
26
5
42
21
51
31
68
43
74
55
82
62
76
59
71
52
60
41
40
27
24
7
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.6 hrs
3.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$337,000 – $408,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Backus. 3 minutes to get started.