$425,000
COMING SOON

1032 Rainy Lake Rd NW Backus, MN 56435

Estimated payment $2,454/month

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Highlights

  • 155 Feet of Waterfront
  • Loft
  • No HOA
  • Beach Access
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

Tucked away on peaceful 129-acre Rainy lake, this 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, privacy, and endless potential. Built in 1991 on a 1-acre lot with 155 ft. of frontage, the property features a gradual slope to the water and a quiet wooded setting.
The main level includes a spacious living room with a brick wood-burning fireplace, lakeside kitchen with natural wood cabinetry and updated appliances, 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry room. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms, full bath, and a versatile landing with built-in office space. The walkout lower with a large screened porch overlooking the lake with a second fireplace and plenty of unfinished space for future expansion.
Additional features include a detached 2-stall garage, paved driveway with turnaround, wood siding exterior, and great privacy. Rainy Lake is perfect for fishing, boating, and relaxation. While the home is move-in ready, a few updates will make it shine even brighter.

Listing Agent

Chris Mattson

Realty ONE Group Choice Listed on: 08/22/2025

Realty ONE Group Choice

Co-Listing Agent

Meagan MacIver

Realty ONE Group Choice

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,654

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 152.84x197x155x310
  • 155 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 340224201

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,654

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Water Source: Private
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Water Body Name: Rainy
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • FoundationDimensions: 42X32
  • Special Features: ComingSoon
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Laundry, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Loft, Screened Porch, Bedroom 5

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Architectural Shingle
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • View: Lake
  • Other Structures: Additional Garage, Storage Shed
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Block,Frame
  • PatioPorchType: Rear Porch,Screened
  • Lake Acres: 129
  • LakeChain: N
  • Waterfront Frontage: 155

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Asphalt
  • Garage Square Feet: 720

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Porch,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pine River-Backus
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 2174
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-587-4720

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 152.84X197X155X310
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 340224201
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1654
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1720.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,720 $388,800 $58,300 $330,500
2023 $1,666 $378,700 $58,300 $320,400
2022 $1,596 $378,700 $58,300 $320,400
2021 $1,460 $269,100 $42,700 $226,400
2020 $1,490 $243,700 $36,900 $206,800
2019 $1,520 $239,700 $45,600 $194,100
2018 $1,452 $220,800 $45,600 $175,200
2017 $1,368 $220,800 $45,600 $175,200
2016 $1,346 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,346 $220,200 $42,700 $177,500
2014 $1,214 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $68,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $230,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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MLS Number: 6773892

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APN: 34-022-4201