Discover this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Backus, MN! Nestled on 2-acres, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and Northwoods charm. Step inside to find a main level featuring 2 bedrooms and a full bath, along with a warm and inviting kitchen with stainless steel appliances, newer countertops, and a stone wood-burning fireplace that adds cozy ambiance and supplemental heat. The adjacent dining area creates a great space for shared meals. The lower level includes 2 additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and a bathroom featuring a jetted tub and tiled shower. Upstairs, you’ll be impressed by the expansive living room with tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, half bath, and bar area—an ideal space for entertaining or gathering with friends and family. Outside, relax on the large welcoming deck or take advantage of the detached 2-stall heated garage and a concrete driveway for storage and convenience. Surrounded by nature, this property provides privacy and serenity, while still being close to area lakes and the Deep Portage Reserve.
This home is ready to be enjoyed year-round or as a getaway retreat.
Active with contingency
$399,900
1932 17th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
4beds
2,816sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
2 Acres Lot
$389,000 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceStone wood-burning fireplaceLarge welcoming deckSpacious primary suiteStainless steel appliancesNewer countertopsWarm and inviting kitchen
- 122 days |
- 214 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 08:21am
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#: 6775420
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Deck
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Basement: Finished,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,816
- Total interior livable area: 2,816 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
- Finished area below ground: 816
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24X24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three Level Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Dimensions: 264 x 330 x 264 x 330
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 2032
- Parcel number: 320083203
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane, Wood
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $382,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,744
- Date on market: 8/22/2025
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$389,000
$370,000 - $408,000
$2,798/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+150.1%$142/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6775420 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2021 | Sold | $159,900+6.6%$57/sqft |
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| 4/16/2012 | Sold | $150,000+30.4%$53/sqft |
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| 10/27/2008 | Sold | $115,000$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,554 +21.4% | $382,500 |
| 2023 | $1,280 -3.9% | $382,500 +15.8% |
| 2022 | $1,332 +4.1% | $330,400 +26.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,295/mo
Principal & interest
$1962
Property taxes
$193
Home insurance
$140
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 9.8 mi
- 5/10Pine River-Backus High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 9.8 mi
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