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1090 Rainy Lake Drive NW, Backus, MN 56435

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$699,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,530 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,829 Status: Active

Current Price: $699,000 List Date: 6/19/2026 Last Modified: 6/19/2026

Overview

Description

Experience the best of Minnesota lake living with this exceptional custom-built home on crystal-clear Rainy Lake. Perfectly positioned on a point lot, this stunning property offers panoramic lake views from nearly every room, creating a breathtaking backdrop for everyday living. From the moment you step through the front door, you'll be captivated by the dramatic wall of windows showcasing sparkling water, towering pines, and unforgettable sunrises. The private, pine-studded setting provides the perfect balance of seclusion and expansive lake views, while the home's close proximity to the shoreline creates an immersive waterfront experience. Designed with quality and comfort in mind, the home features custom Knotty Alder cabinetry handcrafted by a local cabinet maker, matching Knotty Alder trim and doors throughout, Marvin windows, and striking Vulga Blue granite countertops imported from Ukraine. The open-concept living spaces are filled with natural light and showcase exceptional c ... (Read more) Experience the best of Minnesota lake living with this exceptional custom-built home on crystal-clear Rainy Lake. Perfectly positioned on a point lot, this stunning property offers panoramic lake views from nearly every room, creating a breathtaking backdrop for everyday living. From the moment you step through the front door, you'll be captivated by the dramatic wall of windows showcasing sparkling water, towering pines, and unforgettable sunrises. The private, pine-studded setting provides the perfect balance of seclusion and expansive lake views, while the home's close proximity to the shoreline creates an immersive waterfront experience. Designed with quality and comfort in mind, the home features custom Knotty Alder cabinetry handcrafted by a local cabinet maker, matching Knotty Alder trim and doors throughout, Marvin windows, and striking Vulga Blue granite countertops imported from Ukraine. The open-concept living spaces are filled with natural light and showcase exceptional craftsmanship at every turn. The spacious primary suite offers a true retreat, complete with a beautiful walk-in tile shower featuring a rainfall shower head, heated bathroom floors, and a heated exhaust system for added comfort. A custom staircase railing serves as a one-of-a-kind centerpiece, incorporating artistic details inspired by the property's story, including loons, the lake, and a cabin that honors where the dream began. Built for efficiency and durability, the home includes a poured ICF foundation, spray foam insulation throughout the home and garage, LP SmartSide Diamond Kote siding, a drilled constant-pressure well, forced-air heating and central air conditioning, plus in-floor heat in the basement, garage, and primary bathroom. The inviting screen porch is designed for three-season enjoyment, offering the perfect place to relax, entertain, watch the game, or simply take in the sights and sounds of the lake. Adding even more value is the full unfinished lower level, already framed and stubbed for an additional bedroom, bathroom, and spacious family room. With full look-out windows and continued lake views, this space provides an incredible opportunity to build equity and customize the home to fit your needs—whether you're looking for additional guest accommodations, expanded living space, or the ultimate lakeside entertainment area. Wildlife is abundant, the fishing and recreation opportunities are endless, and every detail of this home was thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort, efficiency, and the incredible natural beauty that surrounds it. This is more than a lake home—it's a lifestyle, and a rare opportunity to own one of the finest properties on Rainy Lake.

Listing Details MLS# 7086072

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: 270
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 2026
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Shoreline
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 1861
Above Grd Total SqFt: 1861
Below Grd Total SqFt: 1669
Total SqFt: 3530
Total Finished Sqft: 1669.00
FireplaceYN: Yes
Lake/Waterfront Name: Rainy
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 1669
Garage Stalls: 2
Lot Dimensions: 270xirregular
Acres: 0.57
Assessment Pending: No
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Dock; Kitchen Center Island; Kitchen Window; Main Floor Primary Bedroom; Panoramic View; Porch; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Basement: Full; In-Floor Heat; Partially Finished; Sump Pump Construction Materials: Frame; Insulating Concrete Forms Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room Exterior: Cement Board Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Insulating Concrete Forms Fuel: Propane Heating: Boiler; Forced Air; In-Floor Heating Lake Details: Excellent Sand; Hard Laundry: Laundry Room; Main Level Parking Characteristics: Heated Garage; Insulated Garage Road Frontage: Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Age 8 Years or Less; Asphalt Shingles; Pitched Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional; VA Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes Special Search: Main Floor Laundry; Primary Bdr Suite Stories: One Water: 4-Inch Submersible Waterfront View: Panoramic

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 699000
ListPrice: 699000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1090
Street Name: Rainy Lake
Street Suffix: Drive
Street Direction Suffix: NW
Postal City: Backus
County: Cass
State: MN
Zip Code: 56435
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Point Of Pines

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 800
Assessment Balance: 0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 1669

More Information

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 4-10

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 129
Lake Depth: 29
Excellent Sand: Yes
Hard: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Square Feet: 700
Heated Garage: Yes
Insulated Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 30
Section#: 23
Township#: 139

Office/Member Info

Association: GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOTS 5 & 6, BLK 1
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: 3043
Property ID Number: 344200130
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: 734
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Experience the best of Minnesota lake living with this exceptional custom-built home on crystal-clear Rainy Lake. Perfectly positioned on a point lot, this stunning property offers panoramic lake views from nearly every room, creating a breathtaking backdrop for everyday living. From the moment you step through the front door, you'll be captivated by the dramatic wall of windows showcasing sparkling water, towering pines, and unforgettable sunrises. The private, pine-studded setting provides the perfect balance of seclusion and expansive lake views, while the home's close proximity to the shoreline creates an immersive waterfront experience. Designed with quality and comfort in mind, the home features custom Knotty Alder cabinetry handcrafted by a local cabinet maker, matching Knotty Alder trim and doors throughout, Marvin windows, and striking Vulga Blue granite countertops imported from Ukraine. The open-concept living spaces are filled with natural light and showcase exceptional craftsmanship at every turn. The spacious primary suite offers a true retreat, complete with a beautiful walk-in tile shower featuring a rainfall shower head, heated bathroom floors, and a heated exhaust system for added comfort. A custom staircase railing serves as a one-of-a-kind centerpiece, incorporating artistic details inspired by the property's story, including loons, the lake, and a cabin that honors where the dream began. Built for efficiency and durability, the home includes a poured ICF foundation, spray foam insulation throughout the home and garage, LP SmartSide Diamond Kote siding, a drilled constant-pressure well, forced-air heating and central air conditioning, plus in-floor heat in the basement, garage, and primary bathroom. The inviting screen porch is designed for three-season enjoyment, offering the perfect place to relax, entertain, watch the game, or simply take in the sights and sounds of the lake. Adding even more value is the full unfinished lower level, already framed and stubbed for an additional bedroom, bathroom, and spacious family room. With full look-out windows and continued lake views, this space provides an incredible opportunity to build equity and customize the home to fit your needs—whether you're looking for additional guest accommodations, expanded living space, or the ultimate lakeside entertainment area. Wildlife is abundant, the fishing and recreation opportunities are endless, and every detail of this home was thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort, efficiency, and the incredible natural beauty that surrounds it. This is more than a lake home—it's a lifestyle, and a rare opportunity to own one of the finest properties on Rainy Lake.
Directions: Hwy 371 N through Backus to right on State Hwy 87 at Godfrey's Store. in 2.3 miles turn left onto Rainy Lake Rd NW, then right on Rainy Lake Dr NW to home at end of road

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Dock: Yes
Kitchen Center Island: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Main Floor Primary Bedroom: Yes
Panoramic View: Yes
Porch: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
In-Floor Heat: Yes
Partially Finished: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes
Insulating Concrete Forms: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes

Exterior

Cement Board: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Insulating Concrete Forms: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
In-Floor Heating: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Front Porch: Yes
Glass Enclosed: Yes
Side Porch: Yes

Road Frontage

Township: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Age 8 Years or Less: Yes
Asphalt Shingles: Yes
Pitched: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
VA: Yes

Sewer

Septic System Compliant - Yes: Yes

Special Search

Main Floor Laundry: Yes
Primary Bdr Suite: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

4-Inch Submersible: Yes

Waterfront View

Panoramic: Yes

Listing Office: North Pointe Realty Advantage

Last Updated: June - 19 - 2026

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