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    1283 Island Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

    2beds
    3,200sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1985
    1.62 Acres Lot
    $310,600 Zestimate®
    $92/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Frontage on island lakeWooded acresCenter island kitchenStone wood-burning fireplaceNatural shorelineVaulted wood ceilingsBonus rooms
    Log home on 1.62 wooded acres with 199 ft of frontage on Island Lake! Built in 1985, this 2BR/2BA home offers over 2,400 sq ft with a walkout basement, 2-stall attached garage, and spacious open floorplan. Features include vaulted wood ceilings, a stone wood-burning fireplace, center island kitchen, and a 4-season porch with peaceful views. The walkout basement offers bonus rooms, a second bath, and expansion potential. While some updates are needed, this is a great opportunity to create your dream retreat. Private setting with mature trees and a natural shoreline, perfect for quiet paddling or enjoying wildlife. Located just outside Backus with easy access to trails, lakes, and public land.
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    Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 02:07pm

    Listed by:

    Daniel Pflugshaupt 218-839-7700,

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Porch, Bedroom 1, Family Room, Bedroom 2
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 217.44 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.4x15.1
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 225 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15x15
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 118.17 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10.1x11.7
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 343.36 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14.8x23.2
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 206.04 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10.1x20.4
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 548.8 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19.6x28
    Porch
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 340.26 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10.6x32.1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,200
    • Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,520
    • Finished area below ground: 900
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Details: Garage Dimensions (20x28)
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Lake
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Lake
    • Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(15-26), Waterfront Num(11036000), Lake Bottom(Undeveloped, Weeds), Lake Acres(117), Lake Depth(14)
    • Body of water: Island Lake (Powers Twp.) (11036000)
    • Frontage length: Water Frontage: 199
    Lot
    • Size: 1.62 Acres
    • Dimensions: 1.62 acres
    • Features: Many Trees
    Details
    • Foundation area: 2080
    • Parcel number: 340184204
    • Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
    • Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Log
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Age of Property: 40
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1985

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Gas: Propane
    • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Backus

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $92/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $340,100
    • Annual tax amount: $1,784
    • Date on market: 6/13/2025
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