$249,900
1248 26th Avenue NW Backus, MN 56435
For Sale MLS# 7093779
2 beds 2 baths 864 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1248 26th Avenue NW
MLS# 7093779
Description for 1248 26th Avenue NW, Backus, MN, 56435
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.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family, Rural Residential
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 1.06 Acres
Square Feet: 864 sq ft
Year Built: 1975
Foundation: 864 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Subdivision: Big Portage Point 1st Add
County: Cass
Days On Market: 32
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 2174 - Pine River-Backus
Room Information
Main Floor
Bathroom: 8.6x7.6
Bedroom 1: 12x11.5
Bedroom 2: 12x11.5
Kitchen: 11.10x16.7
Living Room: 18x11.10
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Dining: Eat In Kitchen
Laundry: Lower Level
Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 864 sq ft
Appliances: Washer, Fuel Tank - Owned, Range, Dryer
Basement: Full
Accessibility: Wheelchair Ramp
Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Window
Utilities
Water: Private
Sewer: Private
Cooling: Wall
Heating: Boiler, Propane
Exterior / Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Description: Driveway - Gravel, Tuckunder Garage, Garage Dimensions - 24x20, Garage Door Height - 7, Garage Door Width - 9, Garage Sq Ft - 480.0
Exterior: Fiber Board
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Lot Dimensions: 130x337x135x367
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium, Road Frontage - Township
Driving 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.
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 343910140
Tax Amount: 658
Tax Year: 2026
HomeStead Description: Homesteaded
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Sales History & Tax Summary for 1248 26th Avenue NW
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