Experience the charm of cabin living—without the high taxes! Just a short stroll from Big Portage Lake access, known for its excellent panfishing, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature. Nearly every inch has been updated, including new flooring, cabinets, shingles, spacious front and rear decks, and so much more. Multiple berry bushes located throughout the property make it perfect for canning your own jams!
A haven for nature lovers, this property is frequented by deer and turkey, offering delightful visits as they pass through the yard. Nestled in a prime location, you're close to multiple lakes, fine dining, and entertainment options—making this an ideal weekend getaway or a fantastic place to call home year-round.
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Price cut: $14.9K (6/6)
$264,999
1238 26th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
3beds
1,968sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
1.04 Acres Lot
$265,200 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 55 days
- on Zillow |
- 633 |
- 25 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 06, 2025 at 09:55am
Listed by:
Christopher Cullen 218-838-8218,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6703991

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x24
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 108.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.6x8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x22
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 294.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.8x23
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 441.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.8x32
Heating
- Boiler, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Features
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,968
- Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,188
- Finished area below ground: 308
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (8)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs Internal
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1.04 Acres
- Dimensions: 125 x 367 x 120 x 375
Details
- Foundation area: 1188
- Parcel number: 343910130
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
Condition
- Age of Property: 55
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Electric, Wood
- Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Drilled
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,700
- Annual tax amount: $768
- Date on market: 4/17/2025
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