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Off Market Aug 2020 for $349K

$541,298

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,282/mo

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3539 4th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

About this home

The moment you take the turn on to the asphalt driveway, get ready to appreciate the real log home experience. Breathe in fresh country air and the privacy that 20 acres provides. Once inside the home, the kitchen is a chef’s dream. Kraftmaid cabinetry, all SS.appliances, 5 burner cook top, & bev. cooler, plus 2 center islands, counters all topped with granite & all oak floors. Perfect home for gatherings of friends and family with an open great room, dining and kitchen area with vaulted ceiling. If one needs some quiet time, relax in the adjoining library. On warm spring, summer, and fall days step out onto the spacious deck with perennial gardens & abundant wildlife. In the lower levels you will discover a 4 stall heated garage, utility rm, bonus rm, office, laundry, and bathroom. Out bldgs include 2 car garage, greenhouse, wood shed & barn storage for all your toys Adjacent to 168 acres of co. land and another 900 county acres down the road. Great fishing lakes minutes away.

Single-familyProperty Type

1987Year Built

20.31 acresLot Size

6 car garageParking

Listed by Loreen Johnson • Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency-Crosslake

Listed by Melissa Raasch

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•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5290246

Redfin Estimate

$541,298

$192K since sold in August 2020$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 92.1% higher than the average sale price ($282K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$305,000
A
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
4164 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$206,000
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
1940 Foxtail Ln SW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD JAN 14, 2026
$309,000
C
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
1577 36th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$356,000
D
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
3851 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$224,900
E
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
208 State 371 SW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$289,500
F
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
2505 24th St SW, Pine River, MN 56474

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$2,944/mo

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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

97.4%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$370K

$52K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

23 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

3D WALKTHROUGH
$399,900
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
363 Pine Acres Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435
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Sale history for 3539 4th St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,576 (−9.0%)

$124,292 + $413,098

$537,390

2025

$2,830 (+15.8%)

$124,700 + $481,000

$605,700

2024

$2,444 (+0.7%)

$90,000 + $441,600

$531,600

2023

$2,426 (−13.1%)

$70,800 + $437,100

$507,900

2022

$2,792 (−2.2%)

$58,535 + $321,442

$379,977

2021

$2,856 (+8.8%)

$59,000 + $293,900

$352,900

2020

$2,626 (−5.3%)

$55,661 + $275,374

$331,035

2019

$2,774 (+12.0%)

$53,103 + $277,295

$330,398

2018

$2,476 (+5.2%)

$52,243 + $221,375

$273,618

2017

$2,354 (−5.5%)

$51,968 + $205,409

$257,377

2015

$2,490 (+7.6%)

$52,200 + $217,700

$269,900

2014

$2,314 (+5.6%)

$52,300 + $222,200

$274,500

2013

$2,192

$52,500 + $222,200

$274,700

Tax history for 3539 4th St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,576 (−9.0%)

$124,292 + $413,098

$537,390

2025

$2,830 (+15.8%)

$124,700 + $481,000

$605,700

2024

$2,444 (+0.7%)

$90,000 + $441,600

$531,600

2023

$2,426 (−13.1%)

$70,800 + $437,100

$507,900

2022

$2,792 (−2.2%)

$58,535 + $321,442

$379,977

2021

$2,856 (+8.8%)

$59,000 + $293,900

$352,900

2020

$2,626 (−5.3%)

$55,661 + $275,374

$331,035

2019

$2,774 (+12.0%)

$53,103 + $277,295

$330,398

2018

$2,476 (+5.2%)

$52,243 + $221,375

$273,618

2017

$2,354 (−5.5%)

$51,968 + $205,409

$257,377

2015

$2,490 (+7.6%)

$52,200 + $217,700

$269,900

2014

$2,314 (+5.6%)

$52,300 + $222,200

$274,500

2013

$2,192

$52,500 + $222,200

$274,700

*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

—

Lot size

20.31 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,942

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cass County

APN

31-010-2201

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached, Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Tuckunder Garage
Garage Spaces: 6
Garage Sq. Ft.: 640
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 9

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Description: Full Basement,Main Floor Full Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Dimensions: 20 X 16
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Dimensions: 17 X 6
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 16.5X16.5
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 15 X 16
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Dimensions: 10 X 9
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Library
Room Dimensions: 20 X 13
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 27 X 24
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Dimensions: 14 X 9
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 15 X 17
Room Level: Upper

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 13 X 15.6
Room Level: Upper

Room 12 Information
Room Dimensions: 10 X 12
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Drainage System, Finished, Full, Concrete

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Eat In Kitchen,Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Library, Laundry, Office, Bonus Room, Deck, Walk In Closet
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Area: 1,842
Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched

Exterior Features
Fencing: None

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Property Information
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Additional Garage, Barn(s), Greenhouse, Other, Storage Shed
Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Ramp(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,152
Below Grade Finished Area: 682
Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Porch,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet

Lot Information
Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy
Lot Size Area: 20.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 660 X 1338
Road Frontage Type: Township, Unpaved Streets

Financial

Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $66

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,708
Tax Year: 2019
Tax With Assessments: $2,774

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Submersible - 4 Inch, Drilled, Sand Point, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Power Company Name: Minnesota Power
Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
Fuel: Propane,Wood

Location

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

Location Information
Directions: From stop lights in Pine River - North on Hwy 371 7 miles to Right on 4th St SW 1.5 miles to property on right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,942
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 31-010-2201

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 2834
Main Level Finished Area: 1842.0000
Building Area Total: 3994
Levels: Modified Two Story

Around this home

Schools

Pine River-Backus Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.3mi

4/10

Pine River-Backus High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi

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, 11 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

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In this area, properties receive around 9.7 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

$515,000 – $623,000

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Home values near 3539 4th St SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3483 4th St SW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 748 Sq. Ft.	$128,675
461 32nd Ave SW, Backus, MN 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$300,765

Address	Redfin Estimate
3509 4th St SW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$516,544

Address	Redfin Estimate
3580 4th St SW, Backus, MN 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$182,469

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