Courtesy: Wolff & Simon Real Estate
218-237-7770
This stunning slab home features 3 bedrooms 2 Baths, and is perfectly positioned on a peaceful dead-end road, offering both privacy and tranquility. With 40 diverse acres at your disposal, this property is perfect for livestock, horses, hunting, or farming. The established hay fields and pasture areas make it nearly turn-key, ready for your dreams to take shape. Additionally, the large detached garage has been transformed into barn space, as well as parking area. While a convenient lean-to for livestock shelter is included. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
218-395-9239
Experience the perfect blend of peaceful country living and everyday convenience in this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath home! This property offers the privacy and open space you’ve been dreaming of—while still being just minutes from town and the Pine River-Backus School District. Inside, you’ll find generous living spaces with room for everyone. The five bedrooms provide flexibility for a growing household, home office, guest rooms, or hobby spaces. Two full bathrooms add comfort and functionality for busy mornings and family life. Step outside and enjoy wide-open space perfect for gardening, recreation, or simply relaxing and taking in the fresh country air. Whether you envision bonfires under the stars, space for pets, or room to build that dream outbuilding, this property offers endless possibilities. If you’re looking for small-town convenience with a country lifestyle, this home truly offers the best of both worlds. Schedule your showing today and discover the space, comfort, and location you’ve been waiting for!
Courtesy: Realty ONE Group Choice
763-400-3680
Welcome to this beautifully crafted 3-bedroom, 2-bath patio home set on 3.02 private acres in Backus, MN—offering peaceful country living with modern comfort and exceptional functionality. This open-concept home features tongue-and-groove ceilings and accent walls that add warmth and character throughout the living spaces. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining with rich hickory cabinets, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and a sunlit window overlooking the property. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private bathroom with a walk-in shower plus a separate tub/shower combination. A convenient mudroom and laundry/utility room combo sits just off the kitchen, complete with a utility sink and separate exterior access—perfect for rural living. Heating options include in-floor heat, a ductless mini-split, and a cozy wood-burning stove, offering efficiency and comfort year-round. Outside, enjoy excellent curb appeal with a durable and attractive exterior featuring Hardy board, metal, and cedar accents. The impressive 42x40 shed includes a 30x40 heated shop with two garage doors, bathroom and an additional 12x40 cold storage area—ideal for a workshop, storage, or recreational toys. A dedicated wood shed adds even more convenience. This property offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, and versatility—ideal for those seeking acreage, a heated shop, and one-level living in the Backus area.
Courtesy: Edina Realty, Inc.
218-675-7575
Welcome to your dream Lakefront Cabin or Home! This beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom log home combines rustic charm and modern comfort perfectly positioned on 150' of sandy shoreline! So many exciting features including: In floor heat on both levels, brick wood-burning fireplace, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, 4 season sunroom and office space. The spacious kitchen and open floor plan is ideal for family and friends, while large windows showcase the breathtaking waterfront views and fill the home with natural light. Outside you will find a wonderfully landscaped yard, large boulders, crushed asphalt driveway, kids play hut, 2 additional storage buildings, plus a 3-stall garage fully heated and complete with a custom bar and finished loft. Start your Lake Living today!
Courtesy: Edina Realty, Inc.
218-828-7000
Country Living on 7 Acres — Modern Comfort Meets Natural Beauty. Enjoy peaceful country living on this beautifully landscaped 7-acre property, complete with walking paths cut through the woods for year-round enjoyment. Built in 2021, this newer home offers quality craftsmanship, modern efficiency, and thoughtful design throughout. A paved circular driveway welcomes you home and leads to a heated and insulated 32x38 three-car garage—perfect for vehicles, toys, or workshop space. Relax and entertain on the spacious 8x50 covered porch/patio while taking in the serene surroundings. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 9’ ceilings throughout, plus vaulted ceilings in the living, dining, and kitchen areas that create a bright, open feel. Transom windows add natural light and architectural charm. Epoxy floors, In-floor heat powered by an on-demand boiler provides efficient, comfortable warmth all year long. The custom kitchen features knotty alder cabinets, a large center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances—ideal for both everyday living and hosting. The large primary suite offers a walk-in closet and a private retreat, while maple trim and doors throughout the home add warmth and timeless style. A spacious laundry room with custom cabinetry adds convenience and storage. Additional highlights include a new roof in 2025 and fiber internet run directly to the house—giving you the best of rural living without sacrificing connectivity. This property offers the perfect blend of privacy, quality construction, and modern amenities—schedule your showing and experience country living at its finest.
Courtesy: Cedar Point Realty -Walker
218-547-1001
Country home on 2.3 acres close to Sanborn Lake public access. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms-one of them has the laundry, kitchen with dining, large living room with gas fireplace, family room and bonus room with hot tub. Basement could be finished. Nice sized lot with back yard privacy. There is a fenced area for children or pets. The garage is 26' X 28' with a work area and a shed for storage. A possibility of making a separate living area if needed in the house. Good location...close to many lakes with a grocery & gas station close by and The Salty Dog restaurant. Not located on a gravel road!
Courtesy: Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties
218-825-7787
Tucked away on nearly 14 acres of beautifully wooded land and a private lake, this spacious 4,500-square-foot home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and natural beauty. With 4+ bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for family, friends, and the moments that matter most. Outside, the property features a charming mix of apple, plum, and cherry trees—perfect for enjoying fresh fruit straight from your own land. Inside, you’ll find gorgeous woodwork throughout, adding warmth and personality to every corner of the home. The open living areas invite conversation and relaxation, whether you’re gathered around the fireplace or enjoying a quiet morning coffee with views of the lake. A true highlight of this property is the heated indoor pool—ideal for year-round enjoyment and a wonderful way to escape the winter months. Whether you’re dreaming of a forever home or a tranquil weekend escape, this one-of-a-kind retreat welcomes you in.
Courtesy: Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties
218-825-7787
Stunning lake view and Amazing Sunsets with 2 spacious decks lakeside to enjoy it all. Long Lake has great fishing and boating opportunities to take advantage of. This meticulously cared for year-round lake home has newer wood flooring, paneled doors and trim work throughout. New carpet, Granite countertops and stainless appliances. The well-designed kitchen and dining area have delightful lake views! Stunning lakefront view as you relax in your Primary bedroom. Two bedrooms on the main level and 2 more large bedrooms downstairs if buyers add egress windows, it is a great flexible space with lush newer carpet. New garage doors and remotes installed. New gutter guards. Huge, heated, insulated garage with plenty of room for cars and a workshop or cave. There is also a pull-down ladder to the enormous storage area above the garage that also has a large window. There is a covered lean-to for extra parking. The sprawling park-like yard has an irrigation system with a lake pump. There is a New special Wood Stove in the Living room. The house has dual fuel for heat- either electric, propane, and wood. On lakeside patio there is the electrical box set up for a hot tub and water hookup. The seller will leave 2 smart 42" TVs that are attached to the walls in the main bedroom and livingroom. They would like to leave for the buyers a hide abed sofa that is in the lower level.
Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
218-395-9239
FULLY FURNISHED 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin on 5.65 acres adjoining 47,000 additional acres of public land within Foothills State Forest coupled with DEEDED ACCESS and room for your own personal dock/lift on beautiful Pine Mountain Lake! Open living and kitchen areas provide a spacious and comfortable layout. 2 bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom, while a private master suite features it's own 3/4 bath. This cabin even has the ability to be enjoyed in the winter months! As an added bonus, 2 RV sites each serviced with 30 amp electric provide additional lodging solutions for extended family and friends. With access to the water, thousands of acres of state forest featuring miles of OHV and cross-country trails, and endless year round recreational opportunities, come see why this unique property is truly a sportsman's delight; Schedule your private showing today!
Courtesy: eXp Realty
612-751-9303
Start making unforgettable memories at this two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin right on the water’s edge of Big Portage Lake. The large platform deck is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee and enjoy summer cookouts overlooking the lake. Inside, you’ll find true "up north" charm with tongue-and-groove ceilings and other beautiful wood accents throughout. After a fun-filled day in the sun, come inside and recharge in the comfort of the ductless mini-split A/C, which also provides heat on those colder days in the early spring or late fall. The cabin will be sold turn-key, with all of the furniture included, as well as many lake toys stored in your shed across the road.
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Backus is located in Minnesota. Backus, Minnesota has a population of 318. Backus is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 20.25% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.07%.
The median household income in Backus, Minnesota is $45,625. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,487 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Backus is 29.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of -0.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 28 inches per year, with 39.4 inches of snow per year.
