SOLD OCT 29, 2025

Off Market Oct 2025 for $299K

$340,501

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,394/mo

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7949 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

About this home

Welcome to your country retreat! This meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath rambler is set in a peaceful location surrounded by towering pines, offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to the Foothills State Forest and Spider Lake ATV Trails, providing endless opportunities for recreation just minutes from your door. The home features an oversized heated and insulated garage, plus an additional pole building with lean-to for all your storage and hobby needs. The beautifully landscaped yard showcases a paver stone patio, front deck, and abundant wildlife viewing right from the comfort of home. Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen, main-floor laundry, and a relaxing jetted jacuzzi tub. The lower level is beautifully finished with a cozy tongue-and-groove family room, perfect for gatherings. Comfort is ensured with in-floor heat and a wood boiler with off-peak dual fuel efficiency. From top to bottom, this home is exceptionally clean, tidy, and in excellent condition—truly move-in ready. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind property where comfort, nature, and recreation come together

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

2.41 acresLot Size

4 car garageParking

Listed by Kari Crimmins • North Pointe Realty Advantage

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6777990

Redfin Estimate

$340,501

$41K since sold in October 2025$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 54.5% lower than the average sale price ($749K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$430,000
A
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
21641 Duck Lake Dr, Menahga, MN 56464
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$305,000
B
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
4164 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$525,000
C
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
14783 Big Stony Dr, Park Rapids, MN 56470
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$970,000
D
3 beds3 baths— sq ft
5390 Towering Pines Ln NW, Hackensack, MN 56452
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$636,000
E
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
14788 Coyote Dr, Park Rapids, MN 56470
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,625,000
F
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
1317 Trinity Pines Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

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$2,775/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

95.3%

2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$355K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$544,900
2 beds2 baths780 sq ft
1156 Stoneback Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435
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Sale history for 7949 12th St SW

Date

Event

Price

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6777990

Oct 29, 2025

Sold

$299,900

Sep 11, 2025

Pending

—

Aug 26, 2025

Listed

$299,900

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4751025

Apr 25, 2017

Sold

$139,900

Apr 1, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 20, 2017

Contingent

—

Jan 10, 2017

Price Changed

$139,900

Nov 4, 2016

Price Changed

$145,900

Aug 13, 2016

Listed

$149,900

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4592731

Jan 18, 2016

Listing Removed

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May 26, 2015

Price Changed

$164,500

May 2, 2015

Listed

$174,500

Public Records

Jul 1, 2009

Sold

$109,900

NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4274831

Nov 18, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 7, 2008

Listed

$149,900

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$888 (+6.5%)

$27,869 + $179,769

$207,638

2025

$834 (−11.7%)

$27,877 + $180,088

$207,965

2024

$944 (+22.0%)

$25,315 + $216,594

$241,909

2023

$774 (−22.6%)

$19,593 + $170,323

$189,916

2022

$1,000 (+4.4%)

$15,994 + $130,649

$146,643

2021

$958 (+2.4%)

$15,765 + $121,068

$136,833

2020

$936 (+7.6%)

$15,497 + $111,090

$126,587

2019

$870 (+16.9%)

$14,191 + $96,482

$110,673

2018

$744 (+1.4%)

$13,525 + $79,054

$92,579

2017

$734 (−3.9%)

$13,450 + $81,091

$94,541

2015

$764 (+43.1%)

$13,500 + $82,300

$95,800

2014

$534 (+27.8%)

$12,300 + $58,200

$70,500

2013

$418

$11,600 + $49,000

$60,600

Tax history for 7949 12th St SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$888 (+6.5%)

$27,869 + $179,769

$207,638

2025

$834 (−11.7%)

$27,877 + $180,088

$207,965

2024

$944 (+22.0%)

$25,315 + $216,594

$241,909

2023

$774 (−22.6%)

$19,593 + $170,323

$189,916

2022

$1,000 (+4.4%)

$15,994 + $130,649

$146,643

2021

$958 (+2.4%)

$15,765 + $121,068

$136,833

2020

$936 (+7.6%)

$15,497 + $111,090

$126,587

2019

$870 (+16.9%)

$14,191 + $96,482

$110,673

2018

$744 (+1.4%)

$13,525 + $79,054

$92,579

2017

$734 (−3.9%)

$13,450 + $81,091

$94,541

2015

$764 (+43.1%)

$13,500 + $82,300

$95,800

2014

$534 (+27.8%)

$12,300 + $58,200

$70,500

2013

$418

$11,600 + $49,000

$60,600

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

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.41 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

1,344

Year built

2000

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cass County

APN

25-023-2205

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Dimensions: 28 x 48 and 20 x 24
Garage Sq. Ft.: 1,232

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Description: Full Basement,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14x12
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 12x12
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 17x14
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14x12
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 12x13
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 9x9
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Office
Room Dimensions: 13 x 9
Room Level: Lower

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

Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Boiler, Dual, Hot Water
Cooling Information: None

Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Office
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Log Siding
Foundation Area: 1,344
Roof: Asphalt

Exterior Features
Patio Porch Type: Deck,Patio
Fencing: None

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Property Information
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,344
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Pole Building
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,344
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,244
Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2.41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 300x350
Road Frontage Type: Township
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Assessment Information
Other Annual Assessment Amount: $66

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $768
Tax Year: 2025
Tax With Assessments: $834

Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Drilled, Well
Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
Fuel: Electric,Wood

Location

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

Location Information
Directions: Pine River W on CR 2 go 14 miles N (RT) on Hwy 64 for 3 miles Rt on 12th Street - Property on Right
Map Coordinate: 999-A1

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Cass County
APN: 25-023-2205

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 2588
Main Level Finished Area: 1344.0000
Building Area Total: 2688
Foundation Dimensions: 48x28
Age Of Property: 22
Levels: One

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Schools

Pine River-Backus Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 14.0mi

4/10

Pine River-Backus High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 14.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being 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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$324,000 – $392,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7809 12th St SW, Backus, MN 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$346,776
1384 State 64 SW, Backus, MN - Beds \| - Baths \| 768 Sq. Ft.	$158,275

Address	Redfin Estimate
1485 State 64 SW, McKinley Twp, MN 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$387,410

Address	Redfin Estimate
1019 State 64 SW, Backus, MN 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$209,220

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