$489,500
2478 Black Squirrel Lane NW Backus, MN 56435 - Island Lake
For Sale MLS# 7061382
4 beds 2 baths 1,702 sq ft Single Family
Details for 2478 Black Squirrel Lane NW
MLS# 7061382
Description for 2478 Black Squirrel Lane NW, Backus, MN, 56435 - Island Lake
Wake up to breathtaking sunrise views over Island Lake. Whether you're boating, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water, this property offers the perfect setting to enjoy everything Minnesota lake life has to offer with family and friends. The home features a spacious wrap-around deck, ideal for soaking in panoramic lake views or entertaining guests. Above the garage, you’ll find partially finished living space complete with a cozy gas stove—perfect for a bunkhouse or guest retreat.With room to expand, this space offers the potential for two additional bedrooms, a living area, and a future bathroom or closet adding approximately 850 square feet of additional living space ready for your finishing touches. An added bonus—any and all furnishings, along with a Jeep, side-by-side, and John Deere blower and mower, could be included in the sale, making this a true turnkey opportunity. A rare chance to own a versatile lake property with stunning views and room to grow!
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 3.50 Acres
Square Feet: 1,702 sq ft
Year Built: 1994
Foundation: 851 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
County: Cass
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 2174 - Pine River-Backus
Room Information
Main Floor
Bedroom 1: 10x14
Dining Room: 14x17
Kitchen: 11x11
Living Room: 19x17
Lower Floor
Bedroom 2: 9x10
Bedroom 3: 11x10
Bedroom 4: 10x15
Family Room: 13x11
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Family: 2 or More,Lower Level,Main Level
Dining: Informal Dining Room
Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Main Floor Full Bath
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 851 sq ft
Square Footage below: 851 sq ft
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Fuel Tank - Rented
Basement: Concrete Block, Full, Finished (Livable), Daylight/Lookout Windows
Fireplaces: 1, Living Room, Wood Burning
Additional Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Window, Hardwood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Floors
Utilities
Water: Well, Drilled, Private
Sewer: Private, Tank with Drainage Field, Septic System Compliant - Yes
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Exterior / Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: Detached Garage, Driveway - Gravel, Garage Dimensions - 25x34, Garage Door Height - 7, Garage Sq Ft - 816.0
Exterior: Wood
Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt Shingles, Pitched
Lot View: Lake
Lot Dimensions: 700x255x634x265
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Deck, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium, Road Frontage - Unpaved Streets, Private, No Outlet/Dead End
Out Buildings: Shed - Storage
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: Island Lake
DNR Lake ID: 11025700
Water Front Features: Lake Front
Water Frontage Length: 65 Ft.
Lake Acres: 184
Lake Depth: 40 Ft.
Lake Bottom: Gravel
Waterfront Slope: Gradual
Driving Directions
From Baxter, North on 371 to CR 84. Follow CR 84 to CR 46. West on 46 (North) to Black Squirrel Lane NW.
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 510344314
Tax Amount: 2148
Tax Year: 2025
HomeStead Description: Non-Homesteaded
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Sales History & Tax Summary for 2478 Black Squirrel Lane NW
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