3424 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,696 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7074223
Price Reduced — was $309,900 (↓ $10,000) · M Markdowns
BuyPulse Grade
Well Below Market
At $111/sqft — This home is priced 64% below the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft.
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$1,769/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,516
- Property taxes
- $72
- Home insurance (est.)
- $175
- Special assessments
- $6
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($59,980) · 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
Country home on 2.3 acres close to Sanborn Lake public access. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms-one of them has the laundry, kitchen with dining, large living room with gas fireplace, family room and bonus room with hot tub. Basement could be finished. Nice sized lot with back yard privacy. There is a fenced area for children or pets. The garage is 26' X 28' with a work area and a shed for storage. A possibility of making a separate living area if needed in the house. Good location...close to many lakes with a grocery & gas station close by and The Salty Dog restaurant. Not located on a gravel road!
BuyPulse — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $225K and $375K in Backus:
- The field: 7 similar Backus homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1971
- Above Grade
- 2,096 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 600 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.30 acres
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage)
- Heating
- Boiler, Fireplace(s), Outdoor Boiler
- Cooling
- None
- Basement
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
- Water
- Well
- Annual Taxes
- $862
- Special Assessments
- $66
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 83
3424 State 87 NW is listed in Backus, MN, part of Cass County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 3424 State 87 NW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3424 State 87 NW
- Is $299,900 a good price for a home in Backus?
- At $111/sqft, this home is priced significantly below the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft (64% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 3424 State 87 NW — and what do they mean?
- This property has $66/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 $862/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 3424 State 87 NW have a basement?
- Yes, 3424 State 87 NW has a basement with 600 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 3424 State 87 NW have?
- 3424 State 87 NW has Boiler, Fireplace(s), Outdoor Boiler heating and None cooling.
- Where is 3424 State 87 NW located?
- 3424 State 87 NW is in Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 3424 State 87 NW still available?
- Yes — 3424 State 87 NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 3424 State 87 NW built?
- 3424 State 87 NW was built in 1971. It features a block foundation.
- Does 3424 State 87 NW have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 3424 State 87 NW is on the main level.
- How many homes like 3424 State 87 NW are for sale in Backus?
- 7 similar homes (single-family homes between $225K and $375K in Backus) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- 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.
- 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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