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1754 12th Avenue NW, Backus, MN 56435

New Listing

$425,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,248 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 17,424 Status: Active

Current Price: $425,000 List Date: 6/15/2026 Last Modified: 6/16/2026

Overview

Description

Experience the timeless charm of this storybook cottage on beautiful Ponto Lake, featuring 116 feet of pristine sandy shoreline and stunning lake views. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and classic lake-cabin character. The inviting living room showcases breathtaking water views and is anchored by a warm gas fireplace, creating the perfect setting to relax after a day on the lake. Step outside onto the wood deck or unwind beneath the pergola, where you can enjoy panoramic lake vistas, peaceful mornings, and spectacular sunsets. A rustic bunkhouse provides additional space for guests, making this property ideal for hosting family and friends. With its exceptional frontage, sandy beach, and authentic up-north appeal, this Ponto Lake getaway is a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of lake living. Whether you're seeking a weekend escape or a place to create lasting family memories, this charming lakeside retreat is ready to be enjoyed.

Listing Details MLS# 7093209

General Property Information

Common Wall: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Manufactured Home?: No
Multiple PIDs?: No
New Development: No
Road Btwn WF & Home?: No
Waterfront Frontage: 116
Waterfront YN: Yes
Year Built: 1965
Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Bath Three Quarters: Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt: 832
Above Grd Total SqFt: 832
Below Grd Total SqFt: 416
Total SqFt: 1248
Total Finished Sqft: 832.00
FireplaceYN: No
Lake/Waterfront Name: Ponto
Style: (SF) Single Family
Foundation Size: 832
Power Company: Crow Wing Power
Garage Stalls: Yes
Lot Dimensions: 116x172x109x160
Acres: 0.4
Assessment Pending: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Bath Half: 0
Bath Quarter: 0
Association Fee: 0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Deck; Dock; Kitchen Window; Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dryer; Fuel Tank - Rented; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Basement: Concrete Block; Partial; Unfinished Bath Description: Main Floor 3/4 Bath Construction Materials: Frame Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope: Gradual Exterior: Fiber Board Fencing: None Fireplace Characteristics: Gas Burning; Living Room Foundation: Concrete Block Fuel: Propane Heating: Baseboard Lake Details: Sand Laundry: In Basement Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium Outbuildings: Bunk House Road Frontage: Township Roof: Metal Sellers Terms: Cash; Conventional Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field Stories: One Water: Well Waterfront View: Lake

Contract Information

Contingency: None
Original List Price: 425000
ListPrice: 425000
Owner is an Agent?: No
Auction?: No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number: 1754
Street Name: 12th
Street Suffix: Avenue
Street Direction Suffix: NW
Postal City: Backus
County: Cass
State: MN
Zip Code: 56435

Assessments

Tax With Assessments: 1428
Assessment Balance: 0

Basement

Foundation Dimensions: 26x32
Concrete Block: Yes
Partial: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

More Information

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground: 832

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Feet

Elevation Highpoint Waterfront Feet: 15-26

Lake Details

Lake Acres: 388
Lake Depth: 60
Sand: Yes

Lease Details

Land Leased: Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource: Yes
Homestead: No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership: No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions: 14x22
Garage Square Feet: 336

Office/Member Info

Association: GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN: No
Legal Description: BLK 2 N25' OF LOT 15 & ALL OF LOT 16 & S9.7' OF LOT 17, PONTO POINT
Listing City: Backus
Map Page: 999
Municipality: Backus
School District: Pine River-Backus
School District Phone: 218-587-4720
DNR Lake ID#: 11023400
DNR Lake Classification: Recreational Development
Country: US
Property ID Number: 323770265
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Amount: 1342
In Foreclosure?: No
Potential Short Sale?: No
Lender Owned?: No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks: Experience the timeless charm of this storybook cottage on beautiful Ponto Lake, featuring 116 feet of pristine sandy shoreline and stunning lake views. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and classic lake-cabin character. The inviting living room showcases breathtaking water views and is anchored by a warm gas fireplace, creating the perfect setting to relax after a day on the lake. Step outside onto the wood deck or unwind beneath the pergola, where you can enjoy panoramic lake vistas, peaceful mornings, and spectacular sunsets. A rustic bunkhouse provides additional space for guests, making this property ideal for hosting family and friends. With its exceptional frontage, sandy beach, and authentic up-north appeal, this Ponto Lake getaway is a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of lake living. Whether you're seeking a weekend escape or a place to create lasting family memories, this charming lakeside retreat is ready to be enjoyed.
Directions: From Longville South on 84 to 12th Ave to 1754.

Accessible

None: Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): Yes

Amenities Unit

Deck: Yes
Dock: Yes
Kitchen Window: Yes
Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Fuel Tank - Rented: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes
Water Filtration System: Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor 3/4 Bath: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned: Yes

Dining Room Description

Kitchen/Dining Room: Yes

Elevation Highpoint to Waterfront Slope

Gradual: Yes

Exterior

Fiber Board: Yes

Fencing

None: Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Gas Burning: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Foundation

Concrete Block: Yes

Fuel

Propane: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee: 0

Laundry

In Basement: Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Medium: Yes

Outbuildings

Bunk House: Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Awning(s): Yes
Composite Decking: Yes
Covered: Yes
Deck: Yes

Road Frontage

Township: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes

Sellers Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Sewer

Tank with Drainage Field: Yes

Stories

One: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Waterfront View

Lake: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Dimensions	Level
Dining Room		Main
Family Room		Main
First (1st) Bedroom	12x12	Main
Kitchen	9.7x11	Main
Living Room	12x15.6	Main
Second (2nd) Bedroom	9.6x13	Main
Unfinished		Basement

Listing Office: Heartland Real Estate

Last Updated: June - 16 - 2026

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