1224 28th Avenue SW, Backus, MN 56435
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,968 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7116632
BuyPulse Grade
Well Below Market
At $209/sqft — This home is priced 32% below the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft.
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$3,730/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $3,135
- Property taxes
- $226
- Home insurance (est.)
- $362
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($124,000) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
About This Home
Pine River Twp. – A doe and fawn wade in the shallow pond just below this striking 3BR/2BA show place perched above 13 private picturesque acres with heavy tree coverage. The home features slab on grade construction with in-floor heat, a security system, an attached heated garage and a bonus game room on the upper level. There is a 300 SF (+) basement utility room also providing storm shelter. The curb appeal is evident with an attractive smart siding exterior. The landscaping is inviting with a manicured lawn and a rock-work wall on the ascending driveway. The attention to detail has not been spared when looking at the quality workmanship involved. Soaring vaulted ceilings add to the charm of this amazing country estate.
BuyPulse — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $465K and $775K in Backus:
- The field: 3 similar Backus homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 2003
- Above Grade
- 2,968 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 13.14 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Heavy
- Garage
- 2-car (Attached Garage, Gravel, Heated Garage)
- Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Basement
- Yes
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
- Water
- Drilled
- Annual Taxes
- $2,708
- Special Assessments
- $86
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 9
1224 28th Avenue SW is listed in Backus, MN, part of Cass County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 1224 28th Avenue SW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1224 28th Avenue SW
- Is $620,000 a good price for a home in Backus?
- At $209/sqft, this home is priced significantly below the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft (32% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1224 28th Avenue SW — and what do they mean?
- This property has $86/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $2,708/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1224 28th Avenue SW have a basement?
- Yes, 1224 28th Avenue SW has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1224 28th Avenue SW have?
- 1224 28th Avenue SW has Forced Air, Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 1224 28th Avenue SW located?
- 1224 28th Avenue SW is in Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 1224 28th Avenue SW still available?
- Yes — 1224 28th Avenue SW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1224 28th Avenue SW built?
- 1224 28th Avenue SW was built in 2003. It features an asphalt roof and a block, slab foundation.
- Does 1224 28th Avenue SW have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 1224 28th Avenue SW is on the main level.
- How many homes like 1224 28th Avenue SW are for sale in Backus?
- 3 similar homes (single-family homes between $465K and $775K in Backus) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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