$275,000

1547 State 371 NwBackus, MN 56435

Homes, condos and townhomes · MLS 11777121 · Listed 165 days ago (May 18, 2026)

7.8 mi straight line to Hiram Cross Country Ski Trails Cross-Country Ski Trails (public cross-country trails) · Ski access details

For sale: On the market and available to show.

About this property

This is the kind of property that opens the door to more than one dream. Set along prime Highway 371 frontage in Backus, it offers the rare combination of comfortable living, business visibility, and easy access to the Northwoods lifestyle people come here looking for. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, giving you a practical home base with everyday comfort. Just beyond it, the detached building adds an entirely different layer of opportunity with a showroom or studio-style apartment space, independent heating and cooling, and an attached one-car garage. Whether you envision a home business, vehicle sales, creative studio, office, guest space, hobby shop, or a place to showcase your work, this setup gives you room to make it happen. The Highway 371 frontage is a major asset. With strong visibility and steady traffic exposure, the property has previously worked wonderfully for selling vehicles, allowing the location itself to help do the marketing. For the right buyer, that kind of road presence is hard to recreate. And when the workday is done, the outdoors is close in every direction. Just 0.7 miles away, you'll find access to trail systems and over 20,000 combined acres of tax-forfeited and Foot Hills State Forest land for wheeling, hiking, hunting, exploring, and getting deep into the quieter rhythm of northern Minnesota. You are also close to several beloved local lakes, including Pine Mountain Lake, Sanborn Lake, and Big Portage Lake, giving you easy access to fishing, boating, paddling, swimming, and summer days on the water without having to give up the visibility and convenience of Highway 371. Live here. Work here. Launch something here. Spend the day on the lake, hit the trails by evening, then come home to a property that gives you room to breathe and room to build something of your own. More than a home with highway frontage, this is a flexible Northwoods basecamp with visibility, utility, and lifestyle built right in.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

List price

$275,000

Original list price

$289,000

Status

For sale

Property type

House

Bedrooms

2

Full baths

1

Half baths

1

Interior area

1,640 sq ft

Lot size

2.7 acres

Year built

1975

Stories

1

Garage spaces

1

County

Cass County

MLS number

11777121

Annual property tax (2026)

$1,086

Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.

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Location

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Price and status history

• Original list price reported by the brokerage: $289,000

Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.

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Questions to ask before you buy

Good questions for any home near the slopes.

1. How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
2. Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
3. Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
4. Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
5. What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
6. For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.

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Guides and next steps

• Ski homes in Minnesota
• More homes near Hiram Cross Country Ski Trails Cross-Country Ski Trails
• How homes qualify as near skiing

Listing courtesy of Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Exclusive. Listing agent: Victoria Litteral. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing updated Sep 17, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.