
1156 Stoneback Trail
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About this home
Welcome to your own slice of Up North paradise on beautiful Sylvan Lake in Backus, Minnesota! Set on an impressive 1.73 acres with 158 feet of lake frontage, this property offers privacy, space, incredible water clarity, and the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying everything lake life has to offer. The property features a sandy lake bottom and crystal-clear water, making it ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and soaking up the sunshine. The nicely landscaped grounds are surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and private Northwoods atmosphere. Outdoor entertaining is a dream with a massive wrap-around patio/deck area, thoughtfully designed landscaping, and convenient steps leading down to the lake. A brand-new 30' x 36' garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, lake toys, recreational equipment, and storage. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting Up North cabin feel with an open-concept layout, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and has been beautifully updated, creating a functional and welcoming gathering space. The main level features two bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled ¾ bathroom with a tile shower, new cabinets, and vanity. The large unfinished basement offers tremendous potential and could easily be finished to create additional living space, bedrooms, a family room, game room, or whatever your lake-home dreams require. The current owners have completed an impressive list of improvements since 2023, including: New patio/deck space, New steps to the lake with landscaping, Brand-new 30' x 36' garage, Updated gutters on the home, Over 500 trees planted, Upgraded driveway with additional gravel, Electrical added to the lakeside steps, Generac generator installed, Gas fireplace added New flooring throughout the main level, New kitchen cabinets, sink, backsplash, microwave, and refrigerator, Additional refrigerator added to the lower level, Remodeled main-level bathroom with tile shower, cabinets, and vanity, New interior doors, New roof, This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated lake property with exceptional shoreline, acreage, privacy, sandy-bottom, swimming, incredible water clarity, and a long list of recent improvements already completed. Come enjoy the best of Minnesota lake living on Sylvan Lake — where the hard work has been done and your Up North memories are ready to begin!
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Home facts
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Bath breakdown
- 1 3/4 / 1 1/4
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Appliances
- Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Property
- Levels / stories
- One
- Garage
- 2 spaces · 30x36 · 1,080 sqft
- Parking features
- Detached Garage, Gravel
- Patio & porch
- Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features
- Log Siding
- Pool
- None
Construction
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Single Family
- Foundation
- Block · 780 sqft
- Roof
- Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched
- Year built
- 2004
Utilities
- Water
- Drilled, Well
- Sewer
- Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Fuel
- Propane
Community & HOA
- HOA
- No HOA
- School district
- 2174 - Pine River-Backus
- High school district
- Pine River-Backus
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax
- $1,658 (2026)
- Tax with assessments
- 1744
- Listed
- Sep 10, 2026
- Days on market
- 17 · 1 cumulative
- Manufactured home
- Yes
Interior details
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Utilities
Parking & garage
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Location
1156 Stoneback Trail, Backus, MN, 56435
Listing information
Listing information provided courtesy of the MLS. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
