Listing
$427,300
Original list price: $415,000
1489 Ga••••• Dr NW (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Backus, MN 56435
Property Description
If you are looking for a fixer-upper with privacy and lakeshore - you have found it here on the turquoise waters of Horseshoe Lake in Backus! As you drive down the long, tree-studded driveway, you will find peace and serenity abound on this gorgeous 7+ acre wooded property. The property offers 150' of lakeshore with crystal-clear water and a sandy beach for children to splash and play. Not only does the spring-fed lake have excellent fishing, but the property also adjoins thousands of acres of public land for hiking, hunting, and exploring, making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The main cabin has been gutted and is ready for your vision or bring plans for a new home set beneath the beautiful towering pines. This property offers opportunity with the main cabin, boat house on the water's edge, guest cabin, garage and storage shed. Properties on this pristine, highly sought-after lake are rarely offered for sale, making this a truly exceptional opportunity. With 7.8 acres of privacy, 150' of lakeshore with gentle elevation to the pristine lake, you will find a rare opportunity to create a true legacy property for generations to come.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Sold
- Listed
- Aug 27, 2026
- Sold
- Sep 24, 2026
- List Price
- $415,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $498/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 56435
- Garage
- 1 space
- Parking
- Detached Garage
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Property Tax (2026)
- $1,692/yr
- Assessed Value
- $330,000
- County
- Cass
- School District
- Pine River-Backus School District
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Land Info
- Additional Parcels Description: 340152204
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy
- Lot Size Acres: 7.8
- Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
- Lot Size Square Feet: 339768
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Drilled
Other Rooms
- Bathrooms: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
- Laundry: Main Level
Interior Features
- All Living Facilities on One Level
- Main Floor Bedroom
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage
- Garage Dimensions: 20x12
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Kitchen/Dining Room
School Information
- High School District: Pine River-Backus
Heating and Cooling
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
- Heating Features: Fireplace
- Heating Fuel: Wood
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1606
- Source Listing Status: Closed
- County: Cass
- Directions: From Backus, take Hwy 371 N, to East on 16th St. NW, to Ox Yoke Rd. NW, to Right on Gateway Dr. NW to home. ***Follow directions, DO NOT follow GPS. GPS will take you to Balsam Trail which is a dead end.
- Tax Year: 2026
- Source Neighborhood: El Sueno
- Parcel Number: 343980100
- Postal City: Backus
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3989
- Public Survey Range: 30
- Public Survey Section: 15
- Public Survey Township: 139
- Subdivision: El Sueno
- Township: Backus
- Zoning Description: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
- Property Subtype: (SF) Single Family
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 858
- Year Built: 1932
- Building Exterior Type: Steel Siding
- Foundation Area: 858
- Property Age: 94
- Property Attached: No
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Total Area Main: 858
Exterior and Lot Features
- Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Shed - Storage
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Deck: Yes
Waterfront and Water Access
- Lake
- Panoramic
- South
- Waterfront Feet: 150
Amenities and Community Features
- Deck
- Natural Woodwork
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sold | $427,300 | $498 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Listed | $415,000 | $484 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Sold | $332,500 | $388 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Listed | $342,000 | $399 |
Location
Lat 46.85863 · Lng -94.46703