1489 Gateway Dr NW

Backus, MN 56435

$342,000
Price
2
Beds
858 Sq. Ft.
$399 / Sq. Ft.
858
Sq. Ft.
$399
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending

Description

If you are looking for a fixer-upper with privacy and lakeshore, this one is it! Excellent opportunity on Horseshoe Lake in Backus for you to bring your ideas and make this property your own! Beneath the towering pines and secluded setting, this property offers a main cabin with lake views, a guest cabin, garage and storage shed. With over 6 acres of privacy, 150' of lakeshore that offers gradual elevation to the lake, you will find that opportunity awaits here.If you are looking for a fixer-upper with privacy and lakeshore, this one is it! Excellent opportunity on Horseshoe Lake in Backus for you to bring your ideas and make this property your own! Beneath the towering pines and secluded setting, this property offers a main cabin with lake views, a guest cabin, garage and storage shed. With over 6 acres of privacy, 150' of lakeshore that offers gradual elevation to the lake, you will find that opportunity awaits here.
  1. Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  2. Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 1489 Gateway Drive Northwest

Subdivision Name
El Sueno
View
Lake, Panoramic, South
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake View
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/15/2026 08:43 AM

Property Details for 1489 Gateway Drive Northwest

StatusPending
MLS #7021721
Days on Compass3
Taxes$1,536 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1932
Lot Size6.84 AC / 297,950 SF
CountyCass County
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Location

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Building Information for 1489 Gateway Drive Northwest

Stories-Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size6.84 AC / 297,950 SF

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Property Information for 1489 Gateway Drive Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Backus
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: From Backus, take Hwy 371 N, to East on 16th St. NW, to Ox Yoke Rd. NW, to Right on Gateway Dr. NW to home. ***Follow directions, DO NOT follow GPS. GPS will take you to Balsam Trail which is a dead end.
  • Latitude: 46.859147
  • Longitude: -94.466585
  • Nbr of Acres: 260
  • Lake Bottom: Reeds, Sand
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 51
  • 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
  • Water Body Name: Horseshoe Lake (Powers Twp.)
  • Waterfront Footage: 11035800
  • Waterfront Frontage: 150
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 340152204
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 343980100
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,536.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 2 PID's/ LOTS 9 & 10, EL SUENO & PT OF GOV LOT 4, SEC / Length Legals
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 1602
School Information
  • High School District: 1065 - Pine River-Backus
  • School District Number: 1065
  • School District Phone: 2185874720
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 858.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 858.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Area: 6.84
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Seasonal
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 858
  • Building Area Total: 858.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 858
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Drilled
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 858.0
  • Fuel: Wood
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck,Wrap Around
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: None
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 20x12
  • Garage Square Feet: 240
  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Den, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 11.3x9.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 10x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14x7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 20x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 8x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 1489 Gateway Drive Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2026

Pending

NorthStar #7021721

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Feb 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7021721

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2026

Pending

NorthStar #7021721

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02/20/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7021721

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Public Records for 1489 Gateway Drive Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$209,500Additions$120,500Total$330,000
Tax Record2025$1,602 ($134 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt858 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt858 SqFtLot Size297,950 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1932Year Renovated1960CountyCASSAPN34-398-0100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1489 Gateway Drive Northwest

This home is within Pine River-Backus School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Pine River-Backus High School
Public - 7 to 12
Pine River Area Learning Center
Public - 9 to 12
Pine River Middle Alc
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

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