5422 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
5 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,360 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7024822
Is 5422 State 87 SW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $123/sqft — This home is priced 62% below the typical Backus single-family home of $320/sqft.
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$1,700/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,466
- Property taxes
- $59
- Home insurance (est.)
- $169
- Special assessments
- $6
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($57,980) · 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
Experience the perfect blend of peaceful country living and everyday convenience in this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath home! This property offers the privacy and open space you’ve been dreaming of—while still being just minutes from town and the Pine River-Backus School District. Inside, you’ll find generous living spaces with room for everyone. The five bedrooms provide flexibility for a growing household, home office, guest rooms, or hobby spaces. Two full bathrooms add comfort and functionality for busy mornings and family life. Step outside and enjoy wide-open space perfect for gardening, recreation, or simply relaxing and taking in the fresh country air. Whether you envision bonfires under the stars, space for pets, or room to build that dream outbuilding, this property offers endless possibilities. If you’re looking for small-town convenience with a country lifestyle, this home truly offers the best of both worlds. Schedule your showing today and discover the space, comfort, and location you’ve been waiting for!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $217K and $362K 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
- 2002
- Above Grade
- 1,084 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 1,276 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 3.29 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Medium
- Garage
- 2-car (Detached Garage, Gravel)
- Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Basement
- Finished
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Water
- Drilled, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $702
- Special Assessments
- $66
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 205
5422 State 87 SW is listed in Backus, MN, part of Cass County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 5422 State 87 SW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5422 State 87 SW
- Is $289,900 a good price for a home in Backus?
- According to BuyPulse, 5422 State 87 SW rates Excellent Value — at $123/sqft it's priced 62% below the typical Backus single-family home of $320/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 5422 State 87 SW — 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 $702/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 5422 State 87 SW have a basement?
- Yes, 5422 State 87 SW has a finished basement with 1,276 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 5422 State 87 SW have?
- 5422 State 87 SW has Boiler, Hot Water, Wood Stove heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 5422 State 87 SW located?
- 5422 State 87 SW is in Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 5422 State 87 SW still available?
- Yes — 5422 State 87 SW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 5422 State 87 SW built?
- 5422 State 87 SW was built in 2002. It features block construction, an asphalt roof, and a block, other foundation.
- Does 5422 State 87 SW have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 5422 State 87 SW is in the lower level.
- How many homes like 5422 State 87 SW are for sale in Backus?
- 6 similar homes (single-family homes between $217K and $362K 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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