3574 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 936 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7075715
Price Drop on M Markdowns — was $305,000 (↓ $5,100)
Is 3574 State 87 NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Fair Market Value
At $320/sqft — This home is priced right at the typical Backus single-family home of $320/sqft.
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$1,779/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,516
- Property taxes
- $88
- Home insurance (est.)
- $175
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($59,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
About This Home
Up North retreat, suited for year-round living or weekend getaways. Nestled on over 3 beautiful wooded acres, complete with a scenic pond, 5 campsites, each with water/sewer/electrical hookups—ideal for hosting family & friends or generating rental income. Finished heated garage with a sauna, storage shed and lots of space to build a larger primary home on tarred road close to some of the area’s best lake country fishing, hunting, ATV trails.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $225K and $375K in Backus:
- The field: 6 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
- 936 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 3.46 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Heavy, Underground Utilities
- Garage
- 1-car (Attached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage)
- Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Appliances
- Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water
- Drilled, Private, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $1,056
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 51
3574 State 87 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 3574 State 87 NW
- Is $299,900 a good price for a home in Backus?
- According to BuyPulse, 3574 State 87 NW rates Fair Market Value — at $320/sqft it's priced right at the typical Backus single-family home of $320/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What type of heating and cooling does 3574 State 87 NW have?
- 3574 State 87 NW has Baseboard, Fireplace(s) heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 3574 State 87 NW located?
- 3574 State 87 NW is in Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 3574 State 87 NW still available?
- Yes — 3574 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 3574 State 87 NW built?
- 3574 State 87 NW was built in 2003. It features frame construction, an asphalt roof, and a slab foundation.
- Does 3574 State 87 NW have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 3574 State 87 NW is on the main level.
- How walkable is 3574 State 87 NW?
- 3574 State 87 NW has a Walk Score of 0/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 23/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 3574 State 87 NW are for sale in Backus?
- 6 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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