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$415,000
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Single Family:  1 Story
2 br • 1 ba • Built 1932
858 sqft • 7.8 acres
Pine River-Backus schools
MLS# 7134904
763-576-8286
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    Property Description

    If you are looking for a fixer-upper with privacy and lakeshore – you have found it here on the turquoise waters of Horseshoe Lake in Backus! As you drive down the long, tree-studded driveway, you will find peace and serenity abound on this gorgeous 7+ acre wooded property.  The property offers 150' of lakeshore with crystal-clear water and a sandy beach for children to splash and play.  Not only does the spring-fed lake have excellent fishing, but the property also adjoins thousands of acres of public land for hiking, hunting, and exploring, making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The main cabin has been gutted and is ready for your vision or bring plans for a new home set beneath the beautiful towering pines. This property offers opportunity with the main cabin, boat house on the water’s edge, guest cabin, garage and storage shed.   Properties on this pristine, highly sought-after lake are rarely offered for sale, making this a truly exceptional opportunity.  With 7.8 acres of privacy, 150’ of lakeshore with gentle elevation to the pristine lake, you will find a rare opportunity to create a true legacy property for generations to come.

    Listing

    Listing Status: Active
    Contingency: None
    List Price: $415,000
    Price per sq ft: $484
    Property Type: Single Family
    City: Backus
    Garage Spaces: 1
    County: Cass
    Year Built: 1932
    State: MN
    Property Style: 1 Story
    Zip Code: 56435
    Subdivision Name: El Sueno

    Interior

    Bedrooms: 2
    Bathrooms: 1
    Finished Area: 858 ft2
    Total Fireplaces: 1
    Living Area: 858 ft2
    Common Wall: No
    Fireplace Details:
    • Living Room
    • Stone
    • Wood Burning
    Basement Details: None

    Exterior

    Stories: One
    Garage Spaces: 1
    Garage Dimensions: 20x12
    Garage Size: 240 ft2
    Air Conditioning: None
    Foundation Size: 858 ft2
    Handicap Accessible: None
    Out Buildings: Garage(s), Guest House, Storage Shed
    Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
    Heating System: Fireplace(s)
    Parking Features: Detached Garage
    Unit Amenities:
    • Deck
    • Natural Woodwork
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup
    Roof Details: Asphalt

    Rooms

    1/4 Baths: None
    Full Baths: None
    Half Baths: None
    3/4 Baths: 1
    Bathroom Details: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
    Dining/Kitchen: Kitchen/Dining Room
    Laundry: Main Level
    Main Level Size Sq Ft
    Den  11.3 x 9.3  99 
    Dining Room  10 x 10  100 
    Bedroom  10 x 8  80 
    Kitchen  14 x 7  98 
    Living Room  20 x 8  160 
    Bedroom 2  8 x 8  64 

    Lake & Waterfront

    Waterfront Present: Y
    Waterfront View: Lake, Panoramic, South
    WF Frontage: 150
    Waterfront: Lake Front
    Lake Bottom:
    • Reeds
    • Sand

    Lot & Land

    Acres: 7.8
    Geolocation: 46.859147, -94.466585
    Lot Dimensions: Irregular
    Addl Parcels: 340152204
    Zoning:
    • Residential-Single Family
    • Shoreline
    Lot Description:
    • Accessible Shoreline
    • Tree Coverage - Heavy

    Schools

    School District: 2174
    District Phone: 2185874720

    Financial & Taxes

    Tax Year: 2026
    Annual Taxes: $1,606
    Lender-owned: No
    Assessment Pending: No
    Taxes w/ Assessments: $1,692
    Association Fee Required: No
    Association Fee: None

    Miscellaneous

    Fuel System: Wood
    Sewer System: Private Sewer
    Water System: Drilled

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