SOLD NOV 24, 2025

Off Market Nov 2025 for $375K

$426,672

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,433/mo

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1496 Willard Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435

About this home

New roof to be installed by the end of October. Just 30 minutes from shopping and services in the Brainerd-Baxter area, this home offers country living at its finest! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath country home is located on 8.07 acres that abuts 100s of acres of Cass County land that is perfect for hunting and fishing! The home features open-concept living, spacious kitchen, main level laundry, and an attached insulated and finished two-bay garage. There is a jet tub in main bath as well as a walk-in closet of off main bedroom. The home features a large 12’ x 22’ deck off of the living room that overlooks the private backyard. In the back yard is a 8’x24’ wood shed with enclose loft, a 15’x12’ hen house, as well as a 11’x17’ storage shed with loft that opens to a 200 yard shooting range (can be expanded to 500 yards in winter) that can be used either sitting or prone. This property borders county land to enjoy as well as two fenced in garden areas. This home is close to five area lakes and is just a minute from the Public Landing on Ox Yoke lake that has a hard sand bottom for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

8.07 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Eric Landstrom • Landstrom's Land Services

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6728642

Redfin Estimate

$426,672

$52K since sold in November 2025$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 34.4% lower than the average sale price ($650K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$338,000
A
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
1863 Foxtail Ln SW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,625,000
B
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
1317 Trinity Pines Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$350,000
C
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
1914 Trefoil Dr SW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$380,000
D
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
1932 17th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$879,000
E
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
4100 S Stony Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$330,000
F
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
1032 Rainy Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435

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Market trends in 56435, MN

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.0%

2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$317K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

31 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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COMING SOON
$415,000
2 beds1 bath858 sq ft
1489 Gateway Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435
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Sale history for 1496 Willard Lake Rd NW

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 24, 2025

Sold

$365,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6728642

Nov 24, 2025

Sold

$375,000

Oct 20, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 10, 2025

Contingent

—

Sep 17, 2025

Price Changed

$382,000

Jul 23, 2025

Price Changed

$389,000

Jun 29, 2025

Price Changed

$399,900

Jun 13, 2025

Price Changed

$425,000

May 28, 2025

Listed

$435,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6606634

Mar 11, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jan 24, 2025

Price Changed

$435,000

Dec 28, 2024

Relisted

—

Dec 28, 2024

Price Changed

$445,000

Sep 25, 2024

Listed

$449,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5637496

Nov 23, 2020

Sold

$292,500

Sep 26, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 22, 2020

Price Changed

$309,000

Aug 7, 2020

Listed

$319,000

+27

WELL MAINTAINED, 5 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME FEATURES PRIVACY, OPEN CONCEPT LIVING, CUSTOM OAK CABINETS WITH LOTS OF STORAGE SPACE, NEWER APPLIANCES (2 YRS OLD). MAIN LEVEL LAUNDRY, JETTED TUB IN MASTER BATH, AND MASTER WALK IN CLOSET. ALSO, LARGE 12' X 22' DECK, INSULATED, FINISHED GARAGE WITH TWO DOORS. THE PROPERTY HAS +/- 8 ACRES AND BORDERS COUNTY LAND TO ENJOY ALONG WITH TWO FENCED IN GARDEN AREAS AND A FENCED AREA OFF THE KITCHEN. THIS PROPERTY IS CLOSE TO FIVE AREA LAKES AND JUST A MINUTE TO THE PUBLIC LANDING ON OX YOKE LAKE WITH HARD SAND BOTTOM FOR SWIMMING AND BOATING.

Public Records

Nov 1, 2011

Sold

$189,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4203234

Nov 30, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 2011

Listed

$199,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4295892

Jan 1, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Jun 10, 2010

Listed

$209,000

Public Records

Sep 1, 2009

Sold

$150,000

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4289292

Sep 24, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Aug 16, 2009

Listed

$150,000

Public Records

Jul 1, 2005

Sold

$59,900

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,800 (+7.9%)

$78,775 + $289,747

$368,522

2025

$1,668 (−5.4%)

$78,694 + $286,449

$365,143

2024

$1,764 (+9.6%)

$74,071 + $324,798

$398,869

2023

$1,610 (−0.4%)

$57,411 + $290,991

$348,402

2022

$1,616 (+12.1%)

$46,804 + $212,763

$259,567

2021

$1,442 (+1.3%)

$45,932 + $179,518

$225,450

2020

$1,424 (+14.5%)

$39,339 + $180,661

$220,000

2019

$1,244 (+0.2%)

$38,125 + $142,199

$180,324

2018

$1,242 (+7.6%)

$34,661 + $136,943

$171,604

2017

$1,154 (+4.7%)

$34,269 + $126,980

$161,249

2015

$1,102 (+9.8%)

$37,100 + $117,400

$154,500

2014

$1,004 (+6.6%)

$37,200 + $120,300

$157,500

2013

$942

$37,200 + $120,300

$157,500

Tax history for 1496 Willard Lake Rd NW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,800 (+7.9%)

$78,775 + $289,747

$368,522

2025

$1,668 (−5.4%)

$78,694 + $286,449

$365,143

2024

$1,764 (+9.6%)

$74,071 + $324,798

$398,869

2023

$1,610 (−0.4%)

$57,411 + $290,991

$348,402

2022

$1,616 (+12.1%)

$46,804 + $212,763

$259,567

2021

$1,442 (+1.3%)

$45,932 + $179,518

$225,450

2020

$1,424 (+14.5%)

$39,339 + $180,661

$220,000

2019

$1,244 (+0.2%)

$38,125 + $142,199

$180,324

2018

$1,242 (+7.6%)

$34,661 + $136,943

$171,604

2017

$1,154 (+4.7%)

$34,269 + $126,980

$161,249

2015

$1,102 (+9.8%)

$37,100 + $117,400

$154,500

2014

$1,004 (+6.6%)

$37,200 + $120,300

$157,500

2013

$942

$37,200 + $120,300

$157,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

8.07 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,570

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cass County

APN

34-015-1211

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Dimensions: 25 x 24
Garage Sq. Ft.: 600
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 9

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 16'4" x 1'9"
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 12' x 15'3"
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 11'9" x 1'7"
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 11' x 12'
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 11'4" x 1'9"
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 12'5" x 13'5"
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 12' x 15'3"
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 9'7" x 12'
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Dimensions: 9'7" x 12'
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Egress Window(s), Finished

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: Central Air

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Area: 4

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,570
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 929
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features: Accessible for Hearing-Impairment
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,570
Below Grade Finished Area: 929

Land Information
Wooded Area: 5
Pasture Area: 0
Cultivated Area: 0

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 8.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 342 x 1098 x 334 x 1026
Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,602
Tax Year: 2025
Tax With Assessments: $1,668

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Fuel: Wood

Location

School Information
High School District: Pine River-Backus
School District Number: 2174
School District Phone: 218-587-4720

Location Information
Directions: From Pine River go North on HYW 371 to County Road 117. Turn right on County Road 117. Go 2.1 miles (through stop signet Ox Yoke Road NW) to Willard Lake Road NW. Turn right onto Willard Lake Road NW. Go .1 miles to last house on the left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,570
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 34-015-1211

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 2499
Main Level Finished Area: 61.0000
Building Area Total: 2499
Foundation Dimensions: 44 x 39
Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)

Around this home

Schools

Pine River-Backus Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.5mi

4/10

Pine River-Backus High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Backus, MN • 56435

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$406,000 – $491,000

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Home values near 1496 Willard Lake Rd NW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3554 Ox Yoke Rd NW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 1557 Sq. Ft.	$553,631
1451 Gateway Dr NW, Backus, MN 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$765,688

Address	Redfin Estimate
1455 Gateway Dr NW, Backus, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$481,548
3638 Ox Yoke Rd NW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$560,125

Address	Redfin Estimate
3590 Ox Yoke Rd NW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$486,129
3566 Ox Yoke Rd NW, Backus, MN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$340,290

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