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: 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 Near Northwoods Lakes. Experience the perfect blend of privacy, craftsmanship, and natural beauty on this stunning 7-acre property in the heart of northern Minnesota. Enjoy peaceful country living with private walking paths carved through mature woods—ideal for year-round recreation—all just minutes from some of the area’s most sought-after lakes, including Birch Lake, Ten Mile Lake, Pine Mountain Lake, and the renowned Leech Lake—offering endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and lakeside relaxation. Built in 2021, this newer home showcases quality craftsmanship, modern efficiency, and thoughtful design throughout. A paved circular driveway welcomes you and leads to a heated and insulated 32x38 three-car garage—perfect for vehicles, recreational toys, or a workshop. Property includes 2 septic hookups and a 30-amp pedestal for RV's. Relax and entertain on the expansive 8x50 covered porch/patio while taking in the serene surroundings. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 9’ ceilings throughout, along with vaulted ceilings in the living, dining, and kitchen areas that create a bright, open feel. Transom windows enhance the space with natural light and architectural charm. Enjoy year-round comfort with epoxy floors and in-floor heating powered by an on-demand boiler. The custom kitchen features knotty alder cabinetry, a large center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances—perfect for everyday living and hosting. The spacious primary suite offers a private retreat with a walk-in closet, while maple trim and doors throughout add warmth and timeless style. A large laundry room with custom cabinetry provides added convenience and storage. Additional highlights include a new roof in 2025 and fiber internet run directly to the home—giving you modern connectivity in a peaceful rural setting. This property offers the ideal combination of acreage, quality construction, and proximity to some of northern Minnesota’s most legendary lakes. Schedule your showing today and experience true Northwoods living.
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: 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.
Courtesy: North Country Properties Llc
Tucked into 4+ wooded acres with 900 feet of shoreline on Pine Mountain Lake, this Dream retreat blends COMFORT, WARMTH and SCENIC BEAUTY. Completely turnkey and ready to enjoy; the lakeside bay window brings the outdoors in, and a cozy kitchen, dining room and living area with fire burning stove offer the perfect place to unwind, or just step out onto the lakeside deck with PEACEFUL views of Pine Mountain Lake. Property also includes a generous garage/workshop on 10+ acres just across quiet Pine Mountain Lake Rd: Plenty of room to build another living space. (14+ total acres). Septic, electrical and water already installed. This property is TRUE UP NORTH living at its best...Perfect property for those looking to DOWNSIZE yet not lose the lakeside lifestyle of living. All furniture can be purchased by the buyer....
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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.
