$149,900
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

1538 State 84 NW Backus, MN 56435

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,600 Sq Ft
1.84 Acres

Recently Sold

$94 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1-Story Property
  • The kitchen features windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming 2-bedroom fully furnished home on 1.84 acres, featuring spacious rooms, a walk-in closet, and a beautifully tiled 3/4 bath. Enjoy recent updates including new flooring, tongue-and-groove pine accents, refreshed kitchen cabinets, countertops, and a newer fridge. Just a stone's throw from Ponto Lake public access and close to tons of public hunting land, this property is perfect as a first home, rental, or affordable up-north retreat. Conveniently located between Backus and Longville—don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chad Schwendeman

eXp Realty Listed on: 05/01/2025

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

Jeff Isom

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Roger Hoplin

Heartland Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $466

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.84 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 400x200
  • Cleared Lot

Home Design

  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Window Egress

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Drilled Well

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 320161403

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$466

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: Submersible - 4 Inch, Drilled, Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 144
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • InternetOptions: Cable,Fiber Optic,Satellite
  • FoundationDimensions: 53x27
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area: 1600
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1456
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom, Walk In Closet, Utility Room, Foyer

Beds/Baths

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: None
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Block,Concrete,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Propane

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 400x200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 80150.4
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Some Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Yes
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 320161403
  • Tax Annual Amount: 466
  • TaxWithAssessments: 532.0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Spencer Hannah and Weir Hunter L
Bought by
Hoplin Roger and Hoplin Wendy
Seller's Agent
Chad Schwendeman
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Roger Hoplin
Heartland Real Estate
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$149,900
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$119,920
Outstanding Balance
$119,920
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$30,631

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Ann R Flaws Living Trust and Flaws Ann R
Bought by
Weir Hunter L and Spencer Hannah
Seller's Agent
Jordan Fevold
Bill Hansen Realty/Longville
Buyer's Agent
Jamey Gross
Bill Hansen Realty/Longville
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.88%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.29%
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2024
Closed on
Nov 22, 2024
Sold by
Richard W Flaws Ii Living Trust and Flaws Ann R
Bought by
Ann R Flaws Living Trust and Flaws
Seller's Agent
Jordan Fevold
Bill Hansen Realty/Longville
Buyer's Agent
Jamey Gross
Bill Hansen Realty/Longville
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.88%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2021
Sold by
Holm Mark and Holm Linda
Bought by
Flaws Rick

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2019
Sold by
Ponto Lake Community Ctr
Bought by
Holm Mak and Holm Linda
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $149,900 Lawyers Title Services
Deed $135,000 Leer Title Services
Deed Of Distribution $135,000 Leer Title Servicie
Deed $500 None Listed On Document
Deed Of Distribution -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $95,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $64,500 None Available
Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $119,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $149,900 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $149,900 0.0% $94 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $149,900 +11.0% $94 / Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $135,000 -2.9% $84 / Sq Ft
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $139,000 -- $87 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $532 $107,100 $27,800 $79,300
2023 $450 $94,700 $30,000 $64,700
2022 $394 $94,700 $30,000 $64,700
2021 $480 $66,500 $21,100 $45,400
2020 $66 $80,700 $21,100 $59,600
2019 $66 $99,400 $24,700 $74,700
2018 $66 $99,300 $24,600 $74,700
2017 $66 $99,300 $24,600 $74,700
2016 -- $0 $0 $0
2015 $66 $93,700 $24,000 $69,700
2014 $66 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6711161

NorthstarMLS

APN: 32-016-1403