Nestled along 100 feet of shoreline on Big Portage Lake, this charming two-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers an idyllic lakeside retreat. The master bedroom provides direct access to the wrap-around deck, allowing you to soak in the tranquil beauty of the lake from the comfort of your own space. The living room features a vaulted peaked ceiling, built-in shelves, and walkout doors, creating a spacious, airy feel. The kitchen includes a dining area with large windows, while the main floor also offers the convenience of laundry. The lower-level family room offers additional living space with a walkout to a second deck, plus plenty of storage and room for a craft or workshop area. Enjoy the outdoors with a wrap-around deck, mature trees for shade, and westerly views that capture breathtaking sunsets. With a gentle slope to the water, an attached two-stall garage, and storage sheds, this home is the perfect blend of comfort and functionality.
Closed
$250,000
1226 Big Portage Lake Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435
2beds
1,784sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1.26 Acres Lot
$257,900 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$1,686 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 06, 2025 at 07:20am
Listed by:
Melanie E Mix 218-259-3082,
Heartland Real Estate
Bought with:
Melanie E Mix
Heartland Real Estate
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6606825

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.6x15.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 97.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.6x9.2
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 58.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.9x8.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x7.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.6x10.5
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 265.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.1x18.8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 334.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.8x18.8
Office
- Level: Lower
- Area: 111.11 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7x8.11
Storage
- Level: Lower
- Area: 25.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.5x4.7
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 31.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.2x7.5
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 157.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.9x17.7
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Block,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,784
- Total interior livable area: 1,784 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 952
- Finished area below ground: 376
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24 x 26)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(10-15), Waterfront Num(11030800), Lake Chain, Lake Bottom(Reeds, Soft, Weeds), Lake Acres(902), Lake Chain Acres(1031), Lake Depth(23)
- Body of water: Big Portage,Portage
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 1.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 462 x 174 x 344
- Features: Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1576
- Parcel number: 344940105
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Board, Block, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Age of Property: 29
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Power Company: Crow Wing Power
- Gas: Electric, Propane
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Submersible - 4 Inch
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Backus
- Subdivision: Portage View
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability

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