576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW, Backus, MN 56435
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,000 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7124121
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $524,900 (↓ $25,900)
Is 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Premium Pricing
At $499/sqft — This home is priced 71% above the typical Backus single-family home of $292/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
84 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 27 — Backus homes overall typically go under contract by day ~17. This one is past that window.
5 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $25,900 — motivation showing.
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$3,070/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $2,523
- Property taxes
- $249
- Home insurance (est.)
- $291
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($99,800) · 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
Exceptionally rare opportunity to own the ultimate year-round sportsman’s estate! Enjoy unmatched privacy and room to roam with nearly 15 wooded acres, an impressive 868 feet of shoreline on Pine Mountain Lake, and direct adjacency to Foothills State Forest. Hunt, fish, hike, bike, or explore miles of off-road trails—all from your own backyard. Offered FULLY FURNISHED and TURN KEY, this incredible property is ready for immediate enjoyment! Packed with value, the property features numerous recent mechanical and cosmetic updates, including a new well, septic system, roof, water softener, kitchen appliances, reconditioned cedar siding, freshly stained decks, and a clean, remodeled interior. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an open-concept main level with kitchen, dining and living areas, primary bedroom, and full bath. The finished walkout lower level provides two additional bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, and convenient laundry area. A detached garage with lean-to offers excellent storage for vehicles, boats, ATVs, and outdoor gear. Even more potential awaits across the road, where additional acreage is already improved with a well, septic system, electrical service, and garage—creating exciting possibilities for expansion, additional storage, or a multi-generational retreat. Properties offering this combination of acreage, extensive shoreline, state forest access, improvements, and turnkey convenience are truly hard to find. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this extraordinary Pine Mountain Lake estate has to offer!
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $374K and $624K in Backus:
- The field: 5 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, Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes
- Water
- Drilled, Private, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $2,990
- Special Assessments
- $86
- County
- Cass
- Days on Market
- 27
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®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW
- Is $499,000 a good price for a home in Backus?
- According to BuyPulse, 576 Pine Mountain Lake Road NW rates Premium Pricing — at $499/sqft it's priced 71% above the typical Backus single-family home of $292/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 84/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Backus homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. 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?
- 5 similar homes (single-family homes between $374K and $624K 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.
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- 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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