576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW, Backus, MN 56435
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,000 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7102588
Price Reduced — was $584,900 (↓ $30,000) · M Markdowns
BuyPulse Grade
Premium Priced
At $555/sqft — This home is priced 81% above the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft.
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$3,386/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,806
- Property taxes
- $249
- Home insurance (est.)
- $324
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($110,980) · 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
This isn't just a lake home—it's a rare opportunity to own the ultimate sportsman's estate in the heart of the Northwoods! Set on nearly 15 private and heavily wooded acres, this incredible property showcases an astonishing 868 feet of shoreline on Pine Mountain Lake. Additionally, this parcel directly adjoins the Foothills State Forest, placing more than 46,000 acres of public land at your doorstep for hunting, hiking, ATV/UTV riding, snowmobiling, and year-round outdoor recreation, allowing you to enjoy everything that makes Minnesota great! This beautifully remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath home is being offered FULLY FURNISHED, making this a true turnkey retreat ready for immediate enjoyment. The main level features an open-concept kitchen, dining area, and living room, along with a primary bedroom and full bath. The fully finished walkout lower level offers two additional bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, and a convenient laundry area, providing comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Detached 1 stall garage with lean-to provide lakeside storage. Beyond the home, the possibilities are endless. Additional acreage located across the road is already equipped with a well, septic system, electric service, and garage space, creating the ideal setting for a guest cabin, additional storage, or a second residence. Whether you're seeking a private family compound, multi-generational retreat, hunting headquarters, or investment opportunity, this property offers flexibility rarely found in today's market. With exceptional privacy, expansive shoreline, adjoining state forest, move-in-ready improvements, and room to grow, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this one-of-a-kind Pine Mountain Lake estate has to offer.
BuyPulse — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $416K and $694K in Backus:
- The field: 3 similar Backus homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1978
- Above Grade
- 500 sq ft
- Below Grade
- 500 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 14.91 acres
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Heavy
- Garage
- 2-car (Covered, Detached Garage, Gravel, Multiple Garages, Storage)
- Heating
- Baseboard, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Basement
- Finished
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Sewer
- Mound Septic
- Water
- Drilled, Private, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $2,990
- Special Assessments
- $86
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 35
576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW is listed in Backus, MN, part of Cass County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
Showing — 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW
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Frequently Asked Questions About 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW
- Is $554,900 a good price for a home in Backus?
- At $555/sqft, this home is priced significantly above the typical Backus single-family home of $307/sqft (81% higher), according to our BuyPulse comparison of comparable active listings. Browse Backus homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW — 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 $2,990/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW have a basement?
- Yes, 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW has a finished basement with 500 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW have?
- 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW has Baseboard, Wood Stove heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW located?
- 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW is in Backus, MN 56435, in Cass County.
- Is 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW still available?
- Yes — 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW built?
- 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW was built in 1978. It features an asphalt roof and a block foundation.
- Does 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW have main-floor laundry?
- No — the laundry at 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW is in the lower level.
- How many homes like 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW are for sale in Backus?
- 3 similar homes (single-family homes between $416K and $694K 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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