4848 Sage Drive NW, Backus, MN 56435
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,016 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7107561
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $399,000 (↓ $10,000)
BuyPulse Grade
Well Below Market
At $193/sqft — This home is priced 37% below the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft.
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$2,312/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,967
- Property taxes
- $112
- Home insurance (est.)
- $227
- Special assessments
- $6
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($77,800) · 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
DISCOVER THIS WELL MAINTAINED COUNTRY HOME ON +/-2.8 ACRES ACROSS FROM THE PAUL BUNYAN TRAIL IN THE HEART OF THE LAKES COUNTRY. THIS THREE BEDROOM, TWO BATH SLAB ON GRADE HOME FEATURES ALL LIVING ON ONE LEVEL, CUSTOM WOODWORK, UPDATED FLOORING, WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE IN THE FAMILY ROOM AND ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE. ENJOY TIME ON THE PATIO OR SWINGING UNDER THE COVERED PORCH ENJOYING THIS SPACIOUS YARD AND OUTBUILDINGS INCLUDING THE "SHE SHED," TWO STALL 24' X 28' HEATED GARAGE, RAISED BED GARDEN, FIRE PIT AND 14' X 24' EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHED. PAVED DRIVEWAY ADDS TO THE FINISHING TOUCHES WITH STUNNING BRICK AND MATURE LANDSCAPING IN PLACE. CHECK OUT THE VITUAL TOUR. DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS TODAY, PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
Virtual Tour
BuyPulse — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $292K and $486K 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
- 2004
- Above Grade
- 2,016 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 2.82 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Light
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage, Asphalt)
- Heating
- Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Sewer
- Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water
- 4-Inch Submersible, Drilled, Private
- Annual Taxes
- $1,344
- Special Assessments
- $66
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 23
4848 Sage Drive NW is listed in Backus, MN, part of Cass County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 4848 Sage Drive NW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 4848 Sage Drive NW
- Is $389,000 a good price for a home in Backus?
- At $193/sqft, this home is priced significantly below the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft (37% lower), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 4848 Sage Drive 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 $1,344/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- What type of heating and cooling does 4848 Sage Drive NW have?
- 4848 Sage Drive NW has Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating and Wall Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 4848 Sage Drive NW located?
- 4848 Sage Drive NW is in Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 4848 Sage Drive NW still available?
- Yes — 4848 Sage Drive NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 4848 Sage Drive NW built?
- 4848 Sage Drive NW was built in 2004. It features brick, frame construction and a slab foundation.
- Does 4848 Sage Drive NW have main-floor laundry?
- Yes — the laundry at 4848 Sage Drive NW is on the main level.
- How many homes like 4848 Sage Drive NW are for sale in Backus?
- 7 similar homes (single-family homes between $292K and $486K 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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