Rice Portage-Anchoring the Portage Chain, Rice Portage is the wildlife sanctuary between Big and Deep Portage. The vista from this amazing 4 BR/ 2 BA lakehome takes in the Deep Portage Reserve directly across the water. The home has a tasteful rustic decor w/ a loft off of the living room. There are two 4-season bonus rooms on either side of the main living area and it is complemented by a full finished basement. Two detached garages entail 1,664 SF of vehicle/tools/toy storage. A lakeside deck w/pergola allows for a relaxing morning coffee or afternoon refreshment junctures. In addition, this property has a new septic system, water heater and water softener. Enjoy end-of-the-road privacy insuring solitude during the changing of the seasons.
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$474,000
2205 Rice Portage Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435
4beds
3,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
1.6 Acres Lot
$474,200 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$2,356 Estimated rent
Home value
$474,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,356/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 02:05pm
Listed by:
Douglas Zaske 218-820-8688,
Heartland Real Estate
Bought with:
Ashley Simpson-Branstrom
Wolff & Simon Real Estate
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6614485
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Description: 3/4 Basement,Main Floor Full Bath
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,510
- Total interior livable area: 3,510 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,150
- Finished area below ground: 1,360
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 5
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x32 28x32)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- 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(Weeds), Lake Acres(902), Lake Chain Acres(1031), Lake Depth(23)
- Body of water: Big Portage,Portage
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 151
Lot
- Size: 1.60 Acres
- Dimensions: 151' x 66' x 146' x 346' x 72' x 435' x 73'
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Additional Garage
- Foundation area: 1360
- Parcel number: 320182307
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Age of Property: 25
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Power Company: Crow Wing Power
- Gas: Electric, Propane
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Backus
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $474,000-7.1%$135/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6614485 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Pending sale | $510,000$145/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6614485 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2025 | Price change | $510,000-1.9%$145/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $520,000$148/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6614485 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,242 +21.3% | $540,000 |
| 2023 | $1,848 -12.9% | $540,000 +15.4% |
| 2022 | $2,122 +9.9% | $468,000 +17.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 56435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 9.2 mi
- 5/10Pine River-Backus High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 9.2 mi
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