Last Sold Price
5 beds2,499 sqft$150/sqft
1496 Willard Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435

Description

LISTING CLOSED: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Landstrom's Land Services

Property Details for 1496 Willard Lake Road Northwest

Status
MLS #
6728642
Days on Compass
145
Taxes
$1,602 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2005
Lot Size
8.07 AC / 351,529 SF
Zoning Jurisdiction
Lot,Residential-Single Family

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$394,999

Avg days on market

100

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Backus, MN

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Building Information for 1496 Willard Lake Road Northwest

Stories-Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size8.07 AC / 351,529 SF

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Property Information for 1496 Willard Lake Road Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Powers Twp
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: From Pine River go North on HYW 371 to County Road 117. Turn right on County Road 117. Go 2.1 miles (through stop signet Ox Yoke Road NW) to Willard Lake Road NW. Turn right onto Willard Lake Road NW. Go .1 miles to last house on the left.
  • Latitude: 46.860658
  • Longitude: -94.456584
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Backus
  • City and Location Text: Backus(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56435
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 139
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 340151211
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,602.00
  • Tax Legal Description: THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 2 LGY E OF WILLARD
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 1668.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 2174 - Pine River-Backus
  • School District Number: 2174
  • School District Phone: 218-587-4720
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1570.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 929.0
  • Cultivated Area: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 2499.0
  • Lot Size Area: 8.07
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 342 x 1098 x 334 x 1026
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 351529.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 61.0000
  • Building Area Total: 2499.0
  • Wooded Area: 5.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1570.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 929.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 20
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible for Hearing-Impairment
  • Foundation Area: 4.0
  • Fuel: Wood
  • Pasture Area: 0.0
  • Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Egress Window(s), Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Dimensions: 25 x 24
  • Garage Door Height: 7
  • Garage Door Width: 9
  • Garage Square Feet: 600
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood Stove
  • Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16'4" x 1'9"
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 12' x 15'3"
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11'9" x 1'7"
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11' x 12'
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11'4" x 1'9"
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12'5" x 13'5"
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12' x 15'3"
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 9'7" x 12'
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 9'7" x 12'
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5

Property History for 1496 Willard Lake Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

NorthStar #6728642

$375,000
Oct 20, 2025

Pending

NorthStar #6728642

Oct 10, 2025

In Contract

NorthStar #6728642

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Sold

NorthStar #6728642

$375,000
10/20/2025

Pending

NorthStar #6728642

10/10/2025

In Contract

NorthStar #6728642

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

Public Records for 1496 Willard Lake Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$81,400Additions$299,400Total$380,800
Tax Record2026$1,800 ($150 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,570 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt929 SqFtLot Size351,529 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005Year Renovated2005CountyCASSAPN34-015-1211

Schools near 1496 Willard Lake Road Northwest

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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