1076 Rainy Lake Road NW, Backus, MN 56435

New Listing
$499,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,208 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 270,072 Status: Coming Soon
Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 6/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

Escape to the peaceful beauty of Rainy Lake with this private retreat nestled on 6.2 wooded acres and boasting an impressive 418 feet of shoreline frontage on this pristine 129-acre lake. Surrounded by towering trees and park-like grounds, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and lakefront living. The charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is designed to capture breathtaking lake views from multiple rooms. Gather around the cozy wood-burning fireplace, enjoy meals in the spacious country kitchen and dining area, or relax in the main-level den while taking in the serene surroundings. Convenient main-floor laundry and a partial basement provide additional storage space. Guests will appreciate the separate quaint guest cabin, complete with a 3/4 bath and picturesque views of the lake, making it ideal for visitors, extended family, or a private getaway space. The detached garage features a heated workshop with in-floor heat and a utility sink, perfect for hobbies, project ...

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Listing Details MLS# 7076746

General Property Information

Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Road Btwn WF & Home?
No
Waterfront Frontage
418
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1940
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Bath Three Quarters
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
1208
Above Grd Total SqFt
1208
Total SqFt
1208
Total Finished Sqft
1208.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name
Rainy
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
1208
Garage Stalls
2
Lot Dimensions
418x706x411x656
Acres
6.2
Assessment Pending
No
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Below Grd Total SqFt
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: No Stairs External Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Deck; Dock; Hardwood Floors; Kitchen Window; Panoramic View; Tile Floors; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Freezer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Basement: Concrete Block; Partial; Storage Space; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath; Main Floor Full Bath Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Cement Board Fireplace Characteristics: Brick; Living Room; Wood Burning Foundation: Concrete Block; Stone Fuel: Propane Heating: Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Internet Options: Fiber Optic Lake Details: Soft; Undeveloped; Weeds Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup; Laundry Room; Washer Hookup Lock Box Type: SentriLock Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Guest House; Workshop Parking Characteristics: Finished Garage; Garage Door Opener; Heated Garage; Storage Property Subtype: Cabin Road Frontage: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age Over 8 Years Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes; Tank with Drainage Field Special Search: All Living Facilities on One Level; Main Floor Bedroom; Main Floor Laundry Stories: One Water: 4-Inch Submersible; Drilled; Sand Point; Well Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Contingency
None
Original List Price
499900
ListPrice
499900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
1076
Street Name
Rainy Lake
Street Suffix
Road
Street Direction Suffix
NW
Postal City
Backus
County
Cass
State
MN
Zip Code
56435

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
2368
Assessment Balance
0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
22x53
Concrete Block
Yes
Partial
Yes
Storage Space
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1208

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet
4-10

Lake Details

Lake Acres
129
Lake Depth
29
Soft
Yes
Undeveloped
Yes
Weeds
Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Lock Box Type

Lock Box Source
GLAR
SentriLock
Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet
1456
Finished Garage
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Heated Garage
Yes
Storage
Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#
30
Section#
22
Township#
139

Office/Member Info

Association
GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
N412.5' OF GOV LOT 4, SEC 22-139-30 & ADJ
Listing City
Backus
Map Page
999
Municipality
Powers Twp
School District
Pine River-Backus
School District Phone
218-587-4720
DNR Lake ID#
11035600
DNR Lake Classification
Recreational Development
Zip Plus 4
2175
Property ID Number
340221401
Tax Year
2026
Tax Amount
2282
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Escape to the peaceful beauty of Rainy Lake with this private retreat nestled on 6.2 wooded acres and boasting an impressive 418 feet of shoreline frontage on this pristine 129-acre lake. Surrounded by towering trees and park-like grounds, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and lakefront living. The charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is designed to capture breathtaking lake views from multiple rooms. Gather around the cozy wood-burning fireplace, enjoy meals in the spacious country kitchen and dining area, or relax in the main-level den while taking in the serene surroundings. Convenient main-floor laundry and a partial basement provide additional storage space. Guests will appreciate the separate quaint guest cabin, complete with a 3/4 bath and picturesque views of the lake, making it ideal for visitors, extended family, or a private getaway space. The detached garage features a heated workshop with in-floor heat and a utility sink, perfect for hobbies, projects, or storing lake toys year-round. A garden shed provides additional storage for tools and equipment. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, family retreat, or Northwoods getaway, this exceptional Rainy Lake property offers unmatched privacy, stunning views, abundant wildlife, and the tranquility of true lake country living. Come experience the beauty and peaceful lifestyle that awaits on the shores of Rainy
Directions
North on #371 to East on #87( by Godfreys) to North on Rainy Lake Rd

Accessible

No Stairs External
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Dock
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Kitchen Window
Yes
Panoramic View
Yes
Tile Floors
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Yes
Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Informal Dining Room
Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual
Yes

Exterior

Cement Board
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Brick
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block
Yes
Stone
Yes

Fuel

Propane
Yes

Heating

Forced Air
Yes
In-Floor Heating
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Internet Options

Fiber Optic
Yes

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Outbuildings

Guest House
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Deck
Yes

Property Subtype

Cabin
Yes

Road Frontage

City Street
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Age Over 8 Years
Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes
Yes
Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Special Search

All Living Facilities on One Level
Yes
Main Floor Bedroom
Yes
Main Floor Laundry
Yes

Stories

One
Yes

Water

4-Inch Submersible
Yes
Drilled
Yes
Sand Point
Yes
Well
Yes

Waterfront View

Lake
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Dimensions Level
Den 8.6x9 Main
Dining Room 10x19 Main
First (1st) Bedroom 12x11.5 Main
Kitchen 10.8x11 Main
Living Room 11.8x19 Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom 12x11.5 Main
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Listing Office: RE/MAX Results - Nisswa
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2026
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