3616 4th Street SW, Backus, MN 56435
3 Beds | 4 Baths | 1,800 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7148223
Is 3616 4th Street SW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $158/sqft — This home is priced 47% below the typical Backus single-family home of $297/sqft.
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$1,759/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,441
- Property taxes
- $145
- Home insurance (est.)
- $166
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($57,000) · 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
Spacious Country Property on 14.37 Acres - Enjoy the space, privacy and flexibility of this 1,800 SF, 3 BR / 4 BA home set on 14.37 acres. The 900 SF basement provides abundant additional living and storage space, while the tuck-under garage offers convenient covered parking. Heating options include a wood furnace and gas forced-air furnace. A substantial 32' x 48' pole building provides excellent room for vehicles, equipment, hobbies or storage. The property also features a drilled well and two septic systems (one for the home and other for the shower house), adding versatility for a variety of uses. A great opportunity to enjoy acreage with the infrastructure already in place.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $214K and $356K in Backus:
- The field: 5 similar Backus homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Built
- 2005
- Garage
- 2-Car
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,744 (2026)
- Specials/yr
- $86
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,800
- Lot Size
- 14.37 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- County
- Cass
- List Date
- 2026-09-22
- Days on Market
- 20 days
- Parcel ID
- 310044404
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,830
- Specials Pending
- No
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Water
- Drilled
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
Interior Features
- Fireplace
- 1 fireplace
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- None
- Foundation Area
- 1,800 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,700 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Metal
- Other Structures
- Pole Building
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Gravel, Tuckunder Garage
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Irregular Lot
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Heartland Real Estate
Price History
Listed at $285,000 on Sep 22, 2026 — No price changes
3616 4th Street SW 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 3616 4th Street SW
- Is $285,000 a good price for a home in Backus?
- According to BuyPulse, 3616 4th Street SW rates Excellent Value — at $158/sqft it's priced 47% below the typical Backus single-family home of $297/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 3616 4th Street 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 $1,744/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
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- Does 3616 4th Street SW have a basement?
- Yes, 3616 4th Street SW has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 3616 4th Street SW have?
- 3616 4th Street SW has Forced Air heating and None cooling.
- Where is 3616 4th Street SW located?
- 3616 4th Street SW is in Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 3616 4th Street SW still available?
- Yes — 3616 4th Street SW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 3616 4th Street SW built?
- 3616 4th Street SW was built in 2005. It features a none foundation.
- How walkable is 3616 4th Street SW?
- 3616 4th Street SW has a Walk Score of 0/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 12/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 3616 4th Street SW are for sale in Backus?
- 5 similar homes (single-family homes between $214K and $356K 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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