1353 Highway 371

$674,900
Price
4
Beds
4,500 Sq. Ft.
$150 / Sq. Ft.
4,500
Sq. Ft.
$150
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away on nearly 14 acres of beautifully wooded land and a private lake, this spacious 4,500-square-foot home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and natural beauty. With 4+ bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for family, friends, and the moments that matter most. Outside, the property features a charming mix of apple, plum, and cherry trees—perfect for enjoying fresh fruit straight from your own land. Inside, you’ll find gorgeous woodwork throughout, adding warmth and...Tucked away on nearly 14 acres of beautifully wooded land and a private lake, this spacious 4,500-square-foot home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and natural beauty. With 4+ bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for family, friends, and the moments that matter most. Outside, the property features a charming mix of apple, plum, and cherry trees—perfect for enjoying fresh fruit straight from your own land. Inside, you’ll find gorgeous woodwork throughout, adding warmth and personality to every corner of the home. The open living areas invite conversation and relaxation, whether you’re gathered around the fireplace or enjoying a quiet morning coffee with views of the lake. A true highlight of this property is the heated indoor pool—ideal for year-round enjoyment and a wonderful way to escape the winter months. Whether you’re dreaming of a forever home or a tranquil weekend escape, this one-of-a-kind retreat welcomes you in.
  1. Listed by Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties
  2. Listed by Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties

Property Details for 1353 Highway 371

View
West
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 04:10 PM

Property Details for 1353 Highway 371

StatusActive
MLS #6810351
Days on Compass7
Taxes$2,594 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2003
Lot Size13.80 AC / 601,128 SF
CountyCass County

Location

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Building Information for 1353 Highway 371

Stories-Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size13.80 AC / 601,128 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,551 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,335

Property Taxes

$216

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1353 Highway 371

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Backus
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: From Pine River go north on 371 approx. 11.5 miles to the home on the left/west side, follow the driveway back to the home.
  • Latitude: 46.8549680846
  • Longitude: -94.5057664991
  • Nbr of Acres: 28
  • Lake Name: Natural Environment
  • PLAT: 0
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Backus
  • City and Location Text: Backus(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56435
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 139
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Topography: Level,Sloped
  • Waterfront Footage: 11035900
  • Waterfront Frontage: 215
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 340173101
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,594.00
  • Tax Legal Description: TBD
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 2660
School Information
  • High School District: 1065 - Pine River-Backus
  • School District Number: 1065
  • School District Phone: 2185874720
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 4500.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • Farm Type: Hobby
  • SQFT Total: 4500.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy, Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Area: 13.8
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 350.03 x 812.41 x 1406.41 x 200 x 1077.27 x 411.46
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 2942
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 4500
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: No Stairs External
  • Foundation Area: 2942.0
  • Fuel: Electric,Propane,Wood
  • Pool Features: Below Ground, Heated, Indoor
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt, Pitched
  • Patio Porch Type: Patio,Wrap Around
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: None
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Paneled Doors,Panoramic View,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
  • Bath Desc: 3/4 Primary,Private Primary,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 36x40
  • Garage Square Feet: 1440
  • Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating, Zoned
  • Levels: Modified Two Story
  • Room List: Amusement Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Flex Room, Bedroom 4, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Amusement Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 16x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 19x15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Flex Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 15x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 24x15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 1353 Highway 371

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 29, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6810351

$674,900—
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6810351

$679,900—
Oct 28, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6810351

$689,900—
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6810351

—
Nov 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477677815

$525,000

+33.6% / yr

Nov 5, 2021

Sold

NorthStar #6102533

$525,000—
Sep 26, 2021

Pending

NorthStar #6102533

—
Sep 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6102533

$489,900—
Aug 21, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1408206373

$370,000

-0.7% / yr

Aug 21, 2020

Sold

NorthStar #5550741

$370,000—
Aug 8, 2020

Pending

NorthStar #5550741

—
Apr 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5550741

$399,900—
Sep 28, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1299199279

$375,000

+1.9% / yr

Sep 28, 2018

Sold

NorthStar #4788692

$375,000—
Sep 10, 2018

Pending

NorthStar #4788692

—
Jan 23, 2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4788692

$424,000—
Dec 28, 2016

Off Market

NorthStar #4717044

—
May 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4717044

$580,000—
Dec 9, 2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4637418

—
Aug 21, 2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4637418

$495,000—
Aug 3, 2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4597287

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May 12, 2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4597287

$598,000—
May 7, 2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4570752

—
Mar 11, 2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4570752

$648,712—
Feb 16, 2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4561011

—
Feb 16, 2015

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2274204

$650,000—
Feb 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4561011

$625,000—
Feb 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2274204

$625,000—
Mar 5, 2009

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1764075

$312,000—
Oct 27, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117796564

$312,000—
Oct 20, 2008

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1764075

—
Mar 24, 2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1764075

$389,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/29/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6810351

$674,900
11/13/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6810351

$679,900
10/28/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6810351

$689,900
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6810351

—
11/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477677815

$525,000

+33.6% / yr

11/05/2021

Sold

NorthStar #6102533

$525,000
09/26/2021

Pending

NorthStar #6102533

—
09/20/2021

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6102533

$489,900
08/21/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1408206373

$370,000

-0.7% / yr

08/21/2020

Sold

NorthStar #5550741

$370,000
08/08/2020

Pending

NorthStar #5550741

—
04/15/2020

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5550741

$399,900
09/28/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1299199279

$375,000

+1.9% / yr

09/28/2018

Sold

NorthStar #4788692

$375,000
09/10/2018

Pending

NorthStar #4788692

—
01/23/2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4788692

$424,000
12/28/2016

Off Market

NorthStar #4717044

—
05/18/2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4717044

$580,000
12/09/2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4637418

—
08/21/2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4637418

$495,000
08/03/2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4597287

—
05/12/2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4597287

$598,000
05/07/2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4570752

—
03/11/2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4570752

$648,712
02/16/2015

Off Market

NorthStar #4561011

—
02/16/2015

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2274204

$650,000
02/09/2015

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #4561011

$625,000
02/09/2015

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2274204

$625,000
03/05/2009

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1764075

$312,000
10/27/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117796564

$312,000
10/20/2008

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1764075

—
03/24/2008

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1764075

$389,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1353 Highway 371

Taxable ValueLand$84,600Additions$495,600Total$580,200
Tax Record2025$2,660 ($222 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,126 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,126 SqFtStories1Lot Size914,760 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003CountyCASSAPN34-017-3101Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1353 Highway 371

This home is within Pine River-Backus School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Pine River-Backus High School
Public7 to 12

Pine River Area Learning Center
Public9 to 12

Pine River Middle Alc
Public7 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1353 Highway 371 is a single family home for sale in Backus, MN 56435. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by Weichert REALTORS Tower Properties, it's currently listed at $674,900. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on November 5, 2021. This listing's school district is Pine River-Backus School District. Nearby schools include Pine River-Backus Elementary School, Pine River-Backus High School and Pine River Area Learning Center. 1353 Highway 371 is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,500 sqft single family home built in 2003.

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