1248 26th Avenue NW, Backus, MN 56435 (MLS# 7093779)

1248 26th Avenue NW, Backus, MN 56435

$244,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,728 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 46,174 Status: Active
Current Price: $244,900 List Date: 6/18/2026 Last Modified: 10/06/2026

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 ...

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

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
Inspection
Original List Price
249900
ListPrice
244900
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

Basement

Foundation Dimensions
36x24

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

Public Survey Info

Range#
30
Section#
13
Township#
139

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
IDX
Listing Office: Heartland Real Estate
Last Updated: October - 06 - 2026
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