2401 Birch Park Trail NW, Backus, MN 56435
Single Family Home for Sale in Backus, MN Lakefront on Long Lake · 246 acres · 37 ft deep 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,128 Sq Ft
Price Reduced — was $359,900 (↓ $10,000) · M Markdowns
$2,222/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,908
- Property taxes
- $103
- Home insurance (est.)
- $204
- Special assessments
- $7 + pending
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($69,980) · 30-yr fixed, 7.24%
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Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
Located in Birch Park 1st Add, Backus, MN.
About This Home
Enjoy the true Up North lifestyle with this 4-bedroom, 2-bath seasonal cabin featuring 100 feet of level frontage on Long Lake Number Two with a beautiful sandy shoreline. Surrounded by towering pines, this peaceful retreat offers excellent fishing, stunning lake views, and endless potential. The spacious living area features a full wall of windows overlooking the lake, creating the perfect place to relax and take in the scenery. Step outside onto the large deck overlooking the water, ideal for morning coffee, entertaining, or enjoying breathtaking sunsets. The full walkout basement is ready to be finished, offering the opportunity to add additional living space while building equity. The property also extends across the road, providing ample room for a garage, storage building, or future expansion.
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How 2401 Birch Park Trail NW Compares to the Backus Market
At $310/sqft, this home is priced $43/sqft above the typical Backus single-family home of $267/sqft.
The median list price in Backus is $529,900.
Verdict: Premium Pricing
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Key Features
- Built
- 1980
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,238 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $86 + pending
Neighborhood & Schools
- Neighborhood
- Birch Park
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,128
- Lot Size
- 0.73 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
- Construction
- Block, Frame
- County
- Cass
- List Date
- 2026-07-09
- Days on Market
- 126 days
- Parcel ID
- 515200040
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,324
- Specials Pending
- Yes
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- None
- Cooling
- None
- Water
- Drilled, Private
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Fuel Tank - Rented, Refrigerator
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 936 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,064 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Wood
- Fenced Area
- Yes
- View
- West
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Gravel
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Lake
- Long Lake
- Lake Acres
- 246.3 acres
- Lake Depth
- 37 ft
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Real Broker, LLC
Price History
- Price reduced to $349,900 — Sep 21, 2026
2401 Birch Park Trail NW is listed in Backus, MN, part of Cass County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 2401 Birch Park Trail NW
- Is $349,900 a good price for a home in Backus?
- According to BuyPulse, 2401 Birch Park Trail NW rates Premium Pricing — at $310/sqft it's priced 16% above the typical Backus single-family home of $267/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 2401 Birch Park Trail NW — and what do they mean?
- This property has $86/yr in annual special assessments with additional 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 $1,238/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 2401 Birch Park Trail NW have a basement?
- Yes, 2401 Birch Park Trail NW has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 2401 Birch Park Trail NW have?
- 2401 Birch Park Trail NW has None heating and None cooling.
- Where is 2401 Birch Park Trail NW located?
- 2401 Birch Park Trail NW is in the Birch Park neighborhood of Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 2401 Birch Park Trail NW still available?
- 2401 Birch Park Trail NW is currently pending. The seller may still accept backup offers — contact us to learn more.
- When was 2401 Birch Park Trail NW built?
- 2401 Birch Park Trail NW was built in 1980. It features block, frame construction and a block foundation.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
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