1879 State 87 St NW

Backus, MN 56435

$160,000
Price
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Beds
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Baths
1,248 Sq. Ft.
$128 / Sq. Ft.
1,248
Sq. Ft.
$128
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Sylvan Lake is calling! Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this rare opportunity. Priced at $160,000, this 1.77 acre parcel is more than $100,000 below Cass County’s estimated market value, reflecting the condition of the existing structures and offering exceptional upside for a buyer ready to start fresh. The property features 297 feet of natural shoreline, level terrain across most of the lot, and lakeside stairs leading to the water. The manufactured home and outbuildings are not salvageable,...Sylvan Lake is calling! Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this rare opportunity. Priced at $160,000, this 1.77 acre parcel is more than $100,000 below Cass County’s estimated market value, reflecting the condition of the existing structures and offering exceptional upside for a buyer ready to start fresh. The property features 297 feet of natural shoreline, level terrain across most of the lot, and lakeside stairs leading to the water. The manufactured home and outbuildings are not salvageable, and a professional removal quote has already been completed, giving you a clear path toward redevelopment. The lakeside stairs remain in place but will require repair or replacement. This property is being sold as-is, it is truly a diamond in the rough and presents an opportunity to design and build your ideal Sylvan Lake retreat from the ground up.
  1. Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.
  2. Listed by Edina Realty, Inc.

Property Details for 1879 State 87 Street Northwest

View
East
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Shoreline
LISTING UPDATED: 06/20/2026 02:41 PM

Property Details for 1879 State 87 Street Northwest

StatusActive
MLS #7094610
Days on Compass4
Taxes$1,280 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1996
Lot Size1.77 AC / 77,101 SF
CountyCass County
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Building Information for 1879 State 87 Street Northwest

Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size1.77 AC / 77,101 SF

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Property Information for 1879 State 87 Street Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Backus
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: From Hackensack go South on Hwy 371 to Left onto State 87 (At Godfrey's) to approx. 6.6 miles to property on right 1879 State 87 NW
  • Latitude: 46.848778
  • Longitude: -94.378036
  • Nbr of Acres: 113
  • Lake Bottom: Undeveloped
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 26
  • 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: Sylvan Lake (11024600)
  • Waterfront Footage: 11024600
  • Waterfront Descrip: 10-15
  • Waterfront Frontage: 297
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 320202213
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,280.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PT OF GOV LOT 1
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 1366
School Information
  • High School District: 2174 - Pine River-Backus
  • School District Number: 2174
  • School District Phone: 2185874720
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1248.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1248.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 1.77
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 260x297x268x300
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1248
  • Building Area Total: 1248.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1248
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Sand Point
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Vinyl
  • Foundation Area: 1248.0
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Fuel: Other
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: None
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Heating: None
  • Levels: One
  • Basement YN: No

Property History for 1879 State 87 Street Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7094610

$160,000—
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7094610

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Price Change

NorthStar #7094610

$160,000
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7094610

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

Public Records for 1879 State 87 Street Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$249,400Additions$16,200Total$265,600
Tax Record2025$1,292 ($108 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtLot Size77,101 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1996CountyCASSAPN32-020-2213

Schools near 1879 State 87 Street 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

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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More information about 1879 State 87 Street Northwest, Backus, MN 56435

1879 State 87 Street Northwest is a single family home for sale in Backus, MN 56435. This property was listed for sale on June 18, 2026 by Edina Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $160,000. 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. 1879 State 87 Street Northwest is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 1,248 sqft single family home built in 1996.

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