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Last Sold Price
1 bed500 sqft$328/sqft
1689 E Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
$328/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Adorable year round cabin on the great Ponto Lake. Its 60 feet deep, stocked with walleyes and has 17 feet clarity. The freshly remodeled cabin has been in the same family for years and includes a 12 x 12 bunkhouse and a 24 x 25 garage. Come enjoy the rest of the summer boating,Adorable year round cabin on the great Ponto Lake. Its 60 feet deep, stocked with walleyes and has 17 feet clarity. The freshly remodeled cabin has been in the same family for years and includes a 12 x 12 bunkhouse and a 24 x 25 garage. Come enjoy the rest of the summer boating,
  • Listed by: DAAR User 218.963.9554 remax@nisswa.net • RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty
Listing closed: 09/08/2011 12:00 AM • Source: Lake Superior Area REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1775999

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Property Information for 1689 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $614 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Detached
  • County: Cass County
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From intersection of #84 and #44 East of Pine River, go north 10 miles to E on Ponto Lake Rd, left to cabin on left
  • Latitude: 47
  • Longitude: -94
  • Lake Acres: 390
  • Waterfrontage Feet: 100
  • MLSArea Major: LSAR
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Detached
School Information
  • High School District: Pine River-Backus #2174
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Taxes With Assessments: 680
  • Tax Annual Amount: $614.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lots 6 and 7 East Shore
  • Tax Year: 2011
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 500.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 174
  • Basement Square Feet: ***
Property and Assessments
  • Land Access: ***
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Wood
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Stories Total: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Heating: Propane, Electric
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Dining Room Type: Combine with Living Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • RoomLength: 16.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomWidth: 12.0
Room 2
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomWidth: 7.0
Room 3
  • RoomLength: 7.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomWidth: 13.0
Room 4
  • RoomLength: 9.0
  • RoomLevel: Main
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomWidth: 10.0
Agent
Agent Information
  • Listing Agent Primary Office: ***
Sale and Listing
  • Auction: No
  • Auction End Date: ***
  • Management Company: ***
  • Management Company Phone Email: ***
  • Transaction Type: For Sale

Property History for 1689 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117818698

$164,000
Sep 8, 2011

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1775999

$164,000
Aug 25, 2011

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1775999

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117818698

$164,000
09/08/2011

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1775999

$164,000
08/25/2011

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1775999

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

Public Records for 1689 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$100,000Additions$139,800Total$239,800
Tax Record2026$1,238 ($103 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt900 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt900 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,697 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1963Year Renovated1985CountyCASSAPN32-381-0060

Schools near 1689 East Ponto 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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