NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1496 Willard Lake Rd NW Backus, MN 56435

Estimated Value: $361,000 - $404,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,499 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 24, 2025

Last sale price $375,000 $150 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,238 / mo

146 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Accessible for Hearing-Impairment
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2025

New roof to be installed by the end of October. Just 30 minutes from shopping and services in the Brainerd-Baxter area, this home offers country living at its finest! This 5 bedroom, 3 bath country home is located on 8.07 acres that abuts 100s of acres of Cass County land that is perfect for hunting and fishing! The home features open-concept living, spacious kitchen, main level laundry, and an attached insulated and finished two-bay garage. There is a jet tub in main bath as well as a walk-in closet of off main bedroom. The home features a large 12’ x 22’ deck off of the living room that overlooks the private backyard. In the back yard is a 8’x24’ wood shed with enclose loft, a 15’x12’ hen house, as well as a 11’x17’ storage shed with loft that opens to a 200 yard shooting range (can be expanded to 500 yards in winter) that can be used either sitting or prone. This property borders county land to enjoy as well as two fenced in garden areas. This home is close to five area lakes and is just a minute from the Public Landing on Ox Yoke lake that has a hard sand bottom for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Landstrom

Landstrom's Land Services Listed on: 05/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Norman

Lyndsay Lane Real Property

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,602

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 8.07 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 342 x 1098 x 334 x 1026
  • Zoning described as Lot,Residential-Single Family

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible for Hearing-Impairment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 340151211

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,602

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

8.07 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible for Hearing-Impairment
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1570
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Egress Window(s), Finished
  • Living Area: 2499
  • Fireplace: No
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 929
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Fuel: Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 342 x 1098 x 334 x 1026
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 351529.2
  • Land Lease: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Lot,Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 340151211
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1602
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1668.0000

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Nov 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Eric Landstrom
Landstrom's Land Services
Buyer's Agent
Emily Norman
Lyndsay Lane Real Property
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-13.79%
Views
192
Current Estimated Value
$385,136

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.32%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
0.063%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,030
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,120
Interest Rate
0.0375%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
0.0568%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$365,000 Hubbard County Abstract & Clos
$292,500 None Available
$189,000 Leer Title Services
-- None Available
$150,000 Leer Title Services
-- Rels Title
$59,900 None Available
$292,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $300,000
Previous Owner $303,030
Previous Owner $161,120
Previous Owner $140,000
Previous Owner $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/24/2025 11/24/25 Sold $375,000 -1.8% $150 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Price Changed $382,000 -1.8% $153 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $389,000 -2.7% $156 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Price Changed $399,900 -5.9% $160 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $425,000 -2.3% $170 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $435,000 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $1,668 $380,800 $81,400 $299,400
2024 $1,668 $377,700 $81,400 $296,300
2023 $1,764 $400,100 $74,300 $325,800
2022 $1,616 $400,100 $74,300 $325,800
2021 $1,442 $272,300 $49,100 $223,200
2020 $1,424 $241,000 $49,100 $191,900
2019 $1,244 $199,600 $42,200 $157,400
2018 $1,242 $191,600 $38,700 $152,900
2017 $1,154 $191,600 $38,700 $152,900
2016 $1,036 $0 $0 $0
2015 $1,036 $175,900 $42,200 $133,700
2014 $938 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Landstrom

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Eric Landstrom

    Landstrom's Land Services

    (218) 255-5518

    8 Total Sales

    Eric Landstrom
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  • Emily Norman

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Emily Norman

    Lyndsay Lane Real Property

    (218) 232-0226

    46 Total Sales

    Emily Norman
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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6728642

NorthstarMLS

APN: 34-015-1211

Minnesota Cass County Backus 56435

1496 Willard Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN

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