Does this property have an HOA?

No, this property does not have a homeowners association.

What are the annual property taxes?

Annual property taxes are $2,514 (2026).

What school district is this property in?

This property is in the 2174 - Pine River-Backus school district.

Does this home have a garage?

Yes, this home has a 2-car garage.

How long has this property been on the market?

This property has been listed for 3 days.

Listed at

$559,000

$178/sqft

1182 W Big Portage Lake Drive

1182 W Big Portage Lake Drive, Backus, MN, 56435

4 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms3,136 Square Feet2.2 Acres

Days on market3

Year built1984

Garage spaces2

TypeResidential

Est. $13,770buyer credit when you buy with SODL

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About this home

Big Portage Lake year-round retreat! Tucked among beautiful mature trees, this 4 - bedroom, 3-bath walkout offers 200 feet of lakeshore and a picturesque year-round setting. The home features a newly remodeled kitchen, dining room and living room. The centerpiece of the lower level is the spacious 28' X 30' great room with fire place and wet bar for relaxing or entertaining. Minutes from the Paul Bunyan State Tail and connecting trail systems for year - round activities. A 2 car attached garage and additional 24' X 38' pole shed provide plenty of room for vehicles, boats and recreational vehicles to enjoy the Hackensack, Longville, Backus lakes area.

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Home facts

Property typeResidential

Property subtypeSingle Family

Year built1984

LevelsTwo

Living area3,136 sqft

Above-grade finished1,568 sqft

Below-grade finished1,568 sqft

Lot size2.2 acres (203,492,200,484)

Days on market3

ListedSep 26, 2026

MLS #NST7143377

CountyCass

Parcel #340232102

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Bath breakdown: 1 full / 2 3/4
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Basement: Walkout · 1,568 sqft finished

Property

Levels / stories: Two
Garage: 2 spaces · 24 X 24 · 576 sqft
Parking features: Attached Garage
Patio & porch: Deck, Wrap Around
Exterior features: Fiber Board
Other structures: Shed(s)

Construction

Property type: Residential
Property subtype: Single Family
Foundation: Block · 1,568 sqft
Year built: 1984

Utilities

Water: Well
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Fuel: Propane, Wood

Community & HOA

HOA: No HOA
School district: 2174 - Pine River-Backus
High school district: Pine River-Backus

Financial & listing details

Annual tax: $2,514 (2026)
Tax with assessments: 2600
Listed: Sep 26, 2026
Days on market: 3
Manufactured home: Yes

Interior details

Total bathrooms3

Full baths1

3/4 baths2

Half baths0

1/4 baths0

BasementWalkout

HeatingForced Air

CoolingCentral Air

Fireplaces1

AccessibilityNone

Exterior & lot

ExteriorFiber Board

FoundationBlock

Foundation area1,568 sqft

Patio/porchDeck, Wrap Around

ZoningShoreline,Residential-Single Family

Utilities

Water sourceWell

SewerSeptic System Compliant - Yes

FuelPropane, Wood

Parking & garage

ParkingAttached Garage

Garage spaces2

Garage size576 sqft

Financial details

Annual taxes$2,514

Tax year2026

Taxes w/ assessments2600

Assessment pendingNo

Down payment resourceYes

Lender ownedNo

Short saleNo

ForeclosureNo

Schools

District2174 - Pine River-Backus

District number2174

District phone2185874720

High schoolPine River-Backus

SODL flat fee brokerage

$13,770Estimated buyer credit

SODL platform fee $3,000Your buyer credit $13,770

Buyer-side commission

3.0%

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Estimated monthly payment

$3,334/mo

Principal & interest$2,938

Property taxes$210

Home insurance (est.)$186

Down payment

$111,800

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