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3D WALKTHROUGH

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Backus, MN Homes for Sale
Welcome to your own slice of Up North paradise on beautiful Sylvan Lake in Backus, Minnesota! Set on an impressive 1.73 acres with 158 feet of lake frontage, this property offers privacy, space, incredible water clarity, and the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying everything lake life has to offer. The property features a sandy lake bottom and crystal-clear water, making it ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and soaking up the sunshine. The nicely landscaped grounds are surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and private Northwoods atmosphere. Outdoor entertaining is a dream with a massive wrap-around patio/deck area, thoughtfully design

$544,900

2 beds2 baths780 sq ft

Wrap-around patio • Lake frontage • Abundant wildlife

1156 Stoneback Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435

3D WALKTHROUGH

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Backus, MN Homes for Sale
Country Living on 7 Acres — Modern Comfort Near the Northwoods’ Best Lakes. Experience the best of northern Minnesota living on this exceptional 7-acre property, where privacy, quality craftsmanship, and natural beauty come together. Surrounded by mature woods, the property features private walking paths perfect for year-round recreation, yet is conveniently located just minutes from some of the area’s most desirable lakes, including Birch Lake, Ten Mile Lake, Pine Mountain Lake, and legendary Leech Lake. Whether you enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, exploring, or simply relaxing in nature, this property puts it all within easy reach. Built in 2021, the thoughtfully designe

$399,900

3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft

Two septic hookups • 7 acres • 30-amp rv pedestal

363 Pine Acres Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435

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Backus, MN Homes for Sale
Up North retreat, suited for year-round living or weekend getaways. Nestled on over 3 beautiful wooded acres, complete with a scenic pond, 5 campsites, each with water/sewer/electrical hookups—ideal for hosting family & friends or generating rental income. Finished heated garage with a sauna, storage shed and lots of space to build a larger primary home on tarred road close to some of the area’s best lake country fishing, hunting, ATV trails.

$299,900

2 beds2 baths936 sq ft

Scenic pond • Sauna • Wooded acres

3574 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435

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Backus, MN Homes for Sale
Turn Key, updated to be 4 season. Lake home on Big Portage lake. Large lot with perfect elevation to lake. New septic, well, roof, etc. Portage lake is part of 3 connected lakes with excellent fishing. OWNER Agent

$369,900

2 beds1 bath900 sq ft

Recent updates • New well • New septic

2568 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435

3D WALKTHROUGH

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Backus, MN Homes for Sale
Two exceptional properties in one! This unique Ponto Lake offering features a one-of-a-kind lake home with character throughout, 2.39 acres of expansive, meticulously maintained grounds and landscaping, 190 feet of hard sand-bottom shoreline along the clean, crystal-clear waters of Ponto Lake, a detached 2 car garage along with an impressive heated six-car shop with an additional 1,700 square feet of living quarters. The 1.2-acre lot with lake home parcel and residence were recently appraised at $719,000. The additional property includes approximately 1,700 square feet of living quarters, and is currently rented for $1,750 per month with a tenant that currently maintains the grounds and han

$949,900

5 beds3 baths3,580 sq ft

Original doors • Gourmet kitchen • Woodwork throughout

1635 & 1627 E Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 1090 Rainy Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435, 3 beds, 2 baths

$678,000

3 beds2 baths1,669 sq ft

1090 Rainy Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 1088 W Big Portage Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435, 2 beds, 1 bath

$184,900

2 beds1 bath468 sq ft

1088 W Big Portage Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 2461 Birch Park Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435, 2 beds, 1 bath

$327,500

2 beds1 bath782 sq ft

2461 Birch Park Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 3912 4th St NW, Backus, MN 56435, 4 beds, 2 baths

$479,900

4 beds2 baths2,464 sq ft

3912 4th St NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 1101 W Big Portage Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435, 2 beds, 1 bath

$82,500

2 beds1 bath585 sq ft

1101 W Big Portage Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 1248 26th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435, 2 beds, 2 baths

$244,900

2 beds2 baths864 sq ft

1248 26th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 5422 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435, 5 beds, 2 baths

$289,900

5 beds2 baths2,360 sq ft

5422 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 1664 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435

$299,900

Land2.46 acres (lot)

1664 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 1642 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435

$289,000

Land2.80 acres (lot)

1642 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 4227 Mangy Moose Trail NW #6, Backus, MN 56435

$175,000

Land3,072 sq ft (lot)

4227 Mangy Moose Trail NW #6, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 4134 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435

$149,900

Land2.75 acres (lot)

4134 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 26 State Highway 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435

$93,000

Land1,536 sq ft (lot)

26 State Highway 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 27 State Highway 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435

$119,650

Land1,536 sq ft (lot)

27 State Highway 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at 7 State Highway 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435

$93,000

Land1,536 sq ft (lot)

7 State Highway 371 NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property at Lot 10 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$30,000

Land2.20 acres (lot)

Lot 10 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

Property at Lot 8 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$30,000

Land2.06 acres (lot)

Lot 8 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

Property at Lot 17 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$30,000

Land2.10 acres (lot)

Lot 17 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

Property at TBD* 26th Ave SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$210,000

Land15.50 acres (lot)

TBD* 26th Ave SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

Property at Lot 4 18th St SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$30,000

Land1.80 acres (lot)

Lot 4 18th St SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

Property at Lot 13 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$30,000

Land2.40 acres (lot)

Lot 13 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

Property at Lot 9 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$30,000

Land2.08 acres (lot)

Lot 9 Oak Crest Ct SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

Property at Lot 19 26th Ave SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

$30,000

Land1.90 acres (lot)

Lot 19 26th Ave SW, Pine River Township, MN 56435

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