Tucked away on peaceful 129-acre Rainy lake, this 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, privacy, and endless potential. Built in 1991 on a 1-acre lot with 155 ft. of frontage, the property features a gradual slope to the water and a quiet wooded setting.
The main level includes a spacious living room with a brick wood-burning fireplace, lakeside kitchen with natural wood cabinetry and updated appliances, 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry room. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms, full bath, and a versatile landing with built-in office space. The walkout lower with a large screened porch overlooking the lake with a second fireplace and plenty of unfinished space for future expansion.
Additional features include a detached 2-stall garage, paved driveway with turnaround, wood siding exterior, and great privacy. Rainy Lake is perfect for fishing, boating, and relaxation. While the home is move-in ready, a few updates will make it shine even brighter.
Active with contingency
Price cut: $19.9K (11/23)
$375,000
1032 Rainy Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435
5beds
2,344sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
1 Acres Lot
$377,300 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 110 days |
- 1,193 |
- 38 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 23, 2025 at 10:10am
Listed by:
Christopher Michael Mattson 218-232-9200,
Realty ONE Group Choice,
Meagan MacIver 218-866-2275
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6773892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Laundry, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Loft, Screened Porch, Bedroom 5
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Screened porch
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,344
- Total interior livable area: 2,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (30X24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Num(11035600), Lake Acres(129), Lake Depth(29)
- Body of water: Rainy
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 155
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 152.84 x 197 x 155 x 310
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Additional Garage, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1344
- Parcel number: 340224201
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Block, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years
Condition
- Age of Property: 34
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,654
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 97 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$377,300
$358,000 - $396,000
$2,256/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Price change | $375,000-5%$160/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $394,900-1.3%$168/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $399,900-5.9%$171/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000$181/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,600 +4.3% | $378,700 |
| 2023 | $1,534 +0.3% | $378,700 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $1,530 +9.8% | $351,700 +30.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,154/mo
Principal & interest
$1842
Property taxes
$181
Home insurance
$131
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 8.3 mi
- 5/10Pine River-Backus High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.2 mi
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