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1248 26th Avenue NW, Backus, MN 56435

New Listing

$249,900

Virtually staged to show the great possibilities of this space

New carpet, fresh paint and brick accent wall

Lower level bathroom with additional space

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,728 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 46,174 Status: Active

Current Price: $249,900 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 6/19/2026

Overview

Description

Just minutes from Big Portage Lake and the town of Backus, this well-cared-for country home offers room to breathe, space to garden, and a setting that invites you outdoors. Recent improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, new carpeting, and extensive landscaping featuring impressive boulder retaining walls and stone steps that add both beauty and character to the property. The main level includes two bedrooms, a full bath, and a kitchen with generous cupboard space. A large window in the dining area overlooks the backyard, where changing seasons, visiting wildlife, and colorful gardens provide a view worth lingering over. Step outside to the deck and enjoy a quiet evening, a summer meal, or simply a chance to slow down and enjoy the surroundings. The yard offers a wonderful mix of open space and mature trees, with plenty of room for flower gardens, vegetables, yard games, or gathering with family and friends. Thoughtful landscaping has created an outdoor space that feels ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 7093779

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Waterfront YN: No
Year Built: 1975
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Full: Yes
Bath Half: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 864
Above Grd Total SqFt: 864
Below Grd Total SqFt: 864
Total SqFt: 1728
Total Finished Sqft: 864.00
FireplaceYN: No
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 864
Garage Stalls: Yes
Lot Dimensions: 130x337x135x367
Acres: 1.06
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Three Quarters: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: Wheelchair Ramp Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s); Kitchen Window Appliances: Dryer; Fuel Tank - Owned; Range; Washer Basement: Full Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior: Fiber Board Fencing: None Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane Heating: Boiler Laundry: Lower Level Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Parking Characteristics: Tuckunder Garage Property Subtype: Rural Residential Road Frontage: Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Asphalt Shingles Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Private Sewer Stories: One Water: Private

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 249900
ListPrice: 249900
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1248
Street Name: 26th
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: NW
Postal City: Backus
County: Cass
State: MN
Zip Code: 56435
Complex/Dev/Subdivision: Big Portage Point 1st Add

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 744
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 36x24
Full: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 864

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: Yes

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 24x20
Garage Door Height: 7
Garage Door Width: 9
Garage Square Feet: 480
Tuckunder Garage: Yes

Public Survey Info

Range#: 30
Section#: 13
Township#: 139

Office/Member Info

Association: GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: LOT 4 BLK 1 BIG PORTAGE POINT 1ST ADDN
Listing City: Backus
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Backus
School District: Pine River-Backus
School District Phone: 218-587-4720
Property ID Number: 343910140
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 658
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Just minutes from Big Portage Lake and the town of Backus, this well-cared-for country home offers room to breathe, space to garden, and a setting that invites you outdoors. Recent improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, new carpeting, and extensive landscaping featuring impressive boulder retaining walls and stone steps that add both beauty and character to the property. The main level includes two bedrooms, a full bath, and a kitchen with generous cupboard space. A large window in the dining area overlooks the backyard, where changing seasons, visiting wildlife, and colorful gardens provide a view worth lingering over. Step outside to the deck and enjoy a quiet evening, a summer meal, or simply a chance to slow down and enjoy the surroundings. The yard offers a wonderful mix of open space and mature trees, with plenty of room for flower gardens, vegetables, yard games, or gathering with family and friends. Thoughtful landscaping has created an outdoor space that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive. Downstairs, the lower level is already equipped with a washer and dryer, along with existing plumbing, a shower, and commode, providing an excellent starting point for additional living space, a hobby area, workshop, or guest accommodations. Whether you’re looking for a year-round home or a place to escape the pace of everyday life, this property offers a comfortable setting, attractive updates, and a location that keeps lakes, trails, and town conveniences close at hand.
Directions: From Longville - Head S out of town on Hwy 84 for 14.1. Keep straight onto MN 87 for 3 miles. Turn right onto 26th Ave NW to the subject property.

Accessible

Wheelchair Ramp: Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s): Yes

Amenities Unit

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Fuel Tank - Owned: Yes
Range: Yes
Washer: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Exterior

Fiber Board: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Boiler: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

Lower Level: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered: Yes
Porch: Yes

Property Subtype

Rural Residential: Yes

Road Frontage

Township: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Roof

Asphalt Shingles: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Private: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Bathroom	8.6x7.6	Main
First (1st) Bedroom	12x11.5	Main
Kitchen	11.10x16.7	Main
Living Room	18x11.10	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	12x11.5	Main

Listing Office: Heartland Real Estate

Last Updated: June - 19 - 2026

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