Just beyond the edge of town, a quiet gravel road winds through the woods and opens to a clearing-where the tamaracks turn gold in autumn and a hidden pond mirrors the sky. Minnow Lake sits tucked among the pines and marsh, a place where ducks paddle, deer wander through the shallows, and mornings begin with the soft call of loons echoing across the trees. The home overlooks this landscape, perched in an open yard bordered by boreal forest. It's the kind of setting where you can sip coffee on the porch while mist rises from the lowlands, or walk a trail that feels like your own private nature preserve. Keep chickens in the coop, garden in the open sun, or simply watch the seasons shift around you. Here, every path leads somewhere beautiful-through birch stands, across quiet trails, and back to the comfort of home. With 42 acres of varied terrain, including forest, marsh, and meadow, there's room to roam, relax, and reconnect with the land. Bowen Lake and its public landing is just down the road, adding another layer to this northern Minnesota escape.
For sale
$549,000
3851 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435
4beds
1,520sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
42.3 Acres Lot
$538,100 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hidden pondQuiet gravel roadForest marsh and meadow
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 09:57am
Listed by:
Daniel Schueller 218-656-9186,
Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Exclusive
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11601496
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, First Floor Bathroom, First Floor Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Kitchen
- Features: Pass-Through, Laminate Counters
Basement
- Area: 700
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Linoleum, Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bedrooms(1)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Propane Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,220
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,520
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered Porch
- Exterior features: Utilities
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Lake
- Body of water: Peewee
Lot
- Size: 42.3 Acres
- Features: Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), General Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 310042101
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Private Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $361/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $396,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,748
- Date on market: 11/7/2025
- Date available: 11/07/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
$538,100
$511,000 - $565,000
$1,995/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000+88%$361/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11601496 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2020 | Sold | $292,000-4.5%$192/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5287918 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2020 | Pending sale | $305,900$201/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty #5287918 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2020 | Price change | $305,900-4.4%$201/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty #5287918 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2019 | Price change | $319,900-3%$210/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty #5287918 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,748 +6.2% | $396,400 |
| 2023 | $1,646 -14.7% | $396,400 +9.2% |
| 2022 | $1,930 +16.7% | $362,900 +28% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,154/mo
Principal & interest
$2697
Property taxes
$265
Home insurance
$192
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 6.6 mi
- 5/10Pine River-Backus High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pine River-backus School District
Source: My State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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