OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2017 for $350K

$592,337

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1903 E Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435

About this home

McGuire's Point on Ponto Lake is the setting for this once in a lifetime opportunity to own a private point, with a cove and sand beach on one of the area's most coveted lakes. 563 feet of frontage, towering pines and views of the pristine waters on all three sides make for a great family legacy property. The 4 B/R 2 bath cabin has a vaulted Great Room with wood burning fireplace, lakeside master bedroom, kitchen with breakfast bar and plenty of room at the dining table for all.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1.89 acresLot Size

Listed by Brad Wadsten • Edina Realty, Inc.

Listed by Matt Wadsten

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4863335

Redfin Estimate

$592,337

$242K since sold in December 2017$13K since October

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This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($530K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$650,000
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
1008 Northern Hawk Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$575,000
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
1375 Smith Dr NW, Pine River, MN 56474
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$600,000
C
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
940 Maple Crest Dr NW, Hackensack, MN 56452
SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$475,000
D
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
4203 14th Ave NW, Hackensack, MN 56452
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$315,000
E
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
1868 W Ox Yoke Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$565,000
F
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
549 County 43 NW, Backus, MN 56435

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Market trends in 56435, MN

Last updated October 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

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$165,900
2 beds1 bath672 sq ft
1391 16th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
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Sale history for 1903 E Ponto Lake Rd NW

Public record

Beds

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Stories

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Lot width

330 ft.

Lot depth

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cass County

APN

323850040

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Basement

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Accessible

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Last updated by owner on Apr 7, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Open

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 10.6x8.6
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 11.8x9.8
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 11.9x11.6
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Great Room
Room Dimensions: 25.3x15.3
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 12.1x9
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Dimensions: 11.9x8.7
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 12.1x9
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Dimensions: 11.9x8.7
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space, Concrete

Other Rooms Information
4 BR on One Level,All Living Facilities on One Level,Main Floor Laundry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Baseboard
Cooling Information: Window Unit(s)

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Study, Great Room
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Log Siding
Foundation Area: 1,520

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Water Body Name: Ponto
Waterfront Num: 11023400
Lake Acres: 388
Lake Bottom: Gravel,Hard,Reeds,Rocky,Sand
Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Lake Depth: 60
Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Waterfront Elevation: 4-10
Waterfront Feet: 563
Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No

Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Storage Shed
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,520
Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Natural Woodwork,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.89
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 563x133x137

Financial

Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $66

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,272
Tax Year: 2017
Tax With Assessments: $2,338

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Private Sewer
Fuel: Electric

Location

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

Location Information
Directions: From Brainerd, MN-371 N to Right on Co Rd 44, ahead on MN-84 N for 8.5 miles, turn Right to stay on MN-84 N to Left on E Ponto Lake Rd NW to property on Left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 323850040

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 7, 2023

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1520
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Pine River-Backus Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 10.7mi

4/10

Pine River-Backus High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 10.7mi

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

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Backus, MN • 56435

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$563,000 – $682,000

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Home values near 1903 E Ponto Lake Rd NW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1978 East Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$410,789
1929 East Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$728,388

Address	Redfin Estimate
1941E East Ponto Lake Rd NW, Ponto Lake Township, MN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$423,993
1935 East Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$412,389

Address	Redfin Estimate
1763 East Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$462,346
1957 East Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$288,703

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