$399,900

1932 17th St NW Backus, MN 56435

Estimated payment $2,324/month

Total Views 133
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,816 Sq Ft
$142 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • The kitchen features windows

About This Home

Discover this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in Backus, MN! Nestled on 2-acres, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and Northwoods charm. Step inside to find a main level featuring 2 bedrooms and a full bath, along with a warm and inviting kitchen with stainless steel appliances, newer countertops, and a stone wood-burning fireplace that adds cozy ambiance and supplemental heat. The adjacent dining area creates a great space for shared meals. The lower level includes 2 additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and a bathroom featuring a jetted tub and tiled shower. Upstairs, you’ll be impressed by the expansive living room with tongue and groove vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, half bath, and bar area—an ideal space for entertaining or gathering with friends and family. Outside, relax on the large welcoming deck or take advantage of the detached 2-stall heated garage and a concrete driveway for storage and convenience. Surrounded by nature, this property provides privacy and serenity, while still being close to area lakes and the Deep Portage Reserve.
This home is ready to be enjoyed year-round or as a getaway retreat.

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

  • $1,744

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 264x330x264x330
  • Unpaved Streets

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Insulated Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 320083203

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,744

Year Built

Built in 1996

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, Well
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Unit Levels: Three Level Split
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Sump Pump, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 2816
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 816
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Deck, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Other Structures: Additional Garage, Storage Shed
  • PatioPorchType: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Concrete, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
  • Garage Square Feet: 576

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Fuel: Propane,Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 264X330X264X330
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 320083203
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1744
  • TaxWithAssessments: 1810.0000

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,810 $403,700 $31,200 $372,500
2023 $1,620 $382,500 $22,700 $359,800
2022 $1,398 $382,500 $22,700 $359,800
2021 $1,346 $260,300 $16,500 $243,800
2020 $1,230 $247,500 $16,500 $231,000
2019 $1,160 $207,000 $19,000 $188,000
2018 $1,204 $206,900 $18,800 $188,100
2017 $1,124 $206,900 $18,800 $188,100
2016 $958 $0 $0 $0
2015 $958 $189,800 $18,200 $171,600
2014 $874 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $399,900 -- $142 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $159,900 None Available
Deed $159,900 --
Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $115,000 None Available
Deed $159,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $190,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $56,000 New Conventional
Closed $156,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6775420

NorthstarMLS

APN: 32-008-3203