This excellent country home sits on 11+ acres that is surrounded by State land. With 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, this home has so much to offer. Enjoy all of the natural light as this home has large windows, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, large kitchen, in-floor heat & forced air heat, central air, and natural wood accents throughout. The open concept has a wide variety of uses and enjoyment. Outside you will find a shed that has been converted to a chicken coop and a 1 stall garage to store a vehicle or toys.
You're going to love this!! Sitting on just over 11 acres, bordered by state land. This 2 Bedroom home holds a spacious kitchen boasting granite countertops, vaulted ceilings, beautiful wood accents, lots of natural light, walls of windows, dual fuel, in-floor, & forced air heat. A detached garage and storage shed that could double as a chicken coop. All conveniently located just outside of town for that private, country feel. Welcome Home
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4796335
May 4, 2017
Sold
$199,900
Apr 4, 2017
Pending
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Mar 27, 2017
Contingent
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Feb 20, 2017
Listed
$199,900
+12
Beautifully built log sided home with all the attention to detail. Features include granite counter tops, ceramic tile floors, T&G vaulted ceilings,6 panel doors,Dual off peak (electric & propane)This property abuts thousands of acres of public land. Come take a look, you will not be disappointed!
Public Records
Apr 17, 2015
Sold
$157,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,056 (+14.0%)
$67,517 + $200,507
$268,024
2025
$926 (−7.6%)
$66,932 + $186,159
$253,091
2024
$1,002 (+5.9%)
$59,956 + $220,866
$280,822
2023
$946 (−15.8%)
$46,627 + $217,845
$264,472
2022
$1,124 (+3.7%)
$38,393 + $158,063
$196,456
2021
$1,084 (+3.8%)
$38,060 + $148,150
$186,210
2020
$1,044 (+9.0%)
$37,742 + $139,530
$177,272
2019
$958 (+2.8%)
$36,805 + $117,795
$154,600
2018
$932 (+10.2%)
$35,592 + $106,691
$142,283
2017
$846 (+6.5%)
$33,739 + $96,554
$130,293
2015
$794 (+7.3%)
$40,900 + $84,500
$125,400
2014
$740 (+14.9%)
$42,800 + $87,200
$130,000
2013
$644
$42,800 + $78,500
$121,300
Tax history for 5958 State 87 SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,056 (+14.0%)
$67,517 + $200,507
$268,024
2025
$926 (−7.6%)
$66,932 + $186,159
$253,091
2024
$1,002 (+5.9%)
$59,956 + $220,866
$280,822
2023
$946 (−15.8%)
$46,627 + $217,845
$264,472
2022
$1,124 (+3.7%)
$38,393 + $158,063
$196,456
2021
$1,084 (+3.8%)
$38,060 + $148,150
$186,210
2020
$1,044 (+9.0%)
$37,742 + $139,530
$177,272
2019
$958 (+2.8%)
$36,805 + $117,795
$154,600
2018
$932 (+10.2%)
$35,592 + $106,691
$142,283
2017
$846 (+6.5%)
$33,739 + $96,554
$130,293
2015
$794 (+7.3%)
$40,900 + $84,500
$125,400
2014
$740 (+14.9%)
$42,800 + $87,200
$130,000
2013
$644
$42,800 + $78,500
$121,300
*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
11.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
09-003-1400
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: Detached, Gravel
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Dimensions: 23x28
Garage Sq. Ft.: 644
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Description: Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level 1/2 Bath
Directions: From 34/71 in Park Rapids, go east on hwy 34 to a right on County Road 33. Stay on 33 to a right on Hwy 64 and head South. 64 will turn to 87, stay on 87 to property on left.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: —
Lot Size: 11.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 09-003-1400
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1791
Main Level Finished Area: 1200.0000
Building Area Total: 1791
Age Of Property: 21
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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 94° 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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Historical weather
Backus, MN • 56435
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$314,000 – $380,000
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