$325,000

2065 20th Ave NW Backus, MN 56435

Estimated payment $1,719/month

Total Views 9,338
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
$207 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 214 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Beach Access
  • 1 Fireplace
  • The kitchen features windows

About This Home

Escape to the peaceful serenity of Little Portage Lake with this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log-sided cabin or year-round residence. Tucked away on a quiet road and nestled on nearly 2 acres, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and outdoor adventure. Inside, enjoy the ease of one-level living with a welcoming layout featuring a cozy freestanding pellet fireplace, spacious kitchen, and a three-season porch perfect for taking in views of the changing seasons. Step outside to a front deck overlooking beautiful Little Portage Lake — a private 40.74-acre gem ideal for peaceful paddles, fishing and quiet moments by the water. For the outdoor enthusiast, enjoy easement access to Deep Portage Reserve, offering approximately 6,500 acres of public land to explore, hunt, hike, and enjoy wildlife. Additional features include a detached 2-stall garage, storage shed, mature trees, and a natural setting that feels miles away from it all — yet just a short drive to town amenities. Whether you're seeking a cozy Up North getaway or a full-time residence with space to roam and explore, this property delivers the best of both worlds.

Listing Agent

Chris Mattson

Realty ONE Group Choice Listed on: 08/14/2025

Realty ONE Group Choice

Co-Listing Agent

Meagan MacIver

Realty ONE Group Choice

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $66

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 1.93 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 214x464x200x402
  • 214 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,568 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Private Water Source

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 320064401

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$66

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: No Stairs Internal
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Private
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1568
  • Water Body Name: Little Portage Lake (Ponto Lake Twp.)
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Pellet Stove
  • Living Area: 1568
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Three Season Porch, Bedroom 3, Bathroom

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • PoolFeatures: None
  • View: Lake
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • PatioPorchType: Deck
  • Lake Bottom: Sand,Weeds
  • LakeChain: N
  • Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet: 4-10
  • Waterfront Frontage: 214

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Dock,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 214X464X200X402
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 84070.8
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Property Adjoins Public Land, Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Log Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 320064401
  • Tax Annual Amount: 66
  • TaxWithAssessments: 66.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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 $66 $244,500 $72,400 $172,100
2023 $66 $243,100 $70,900 $172,200
2022 $66 $243,100 $70,900 $172,200
2021 $66 $180,100 $64,000 $116,100
2020 $66 $169,700 $64,000 $105,700
2019 $66 $161,100 $63,800 $97,300
2018 $66 $161,200 $63,800 $97,400
2017 $66 $161,200 $63,800 $97,400
2016 $874 $0 $0 $0
2015 $874 $144,200 $45,700 $98,500
2014 $868 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $325,000 -- $207 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $153,000 Complete Title Service
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6772881

NorthstarMLS

APN: 32-006-4401

Minnesota Cass County Backus 56435

2065 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN

For Sale

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