1947 12th Ave NW

896 Sq. Ft.
$474 / Sq. Ft.
896
Sq. Ft.
$474
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Is it time to have a cabin of your own??? The perfect cabin on beautiful Ponto Lake is waiting here for you. Ponto Lake is known for its amazing water clarity.! (18+ feet) You will also enjoy the privacy of 3.4 wooded acres and year-round living! You will have plenty of room for everyone with the additional bunk house too. This property has a large heated garage as well. (in-floor heat & Reznor) Perfect for entertaining, use as a workshop or just a place for the toys. Enjoy the lake view from your...Is it time to have a cabin of your own??? The perfect cabin on beautiful Ponto Lake is waiting here for you. Ponto Lake is known for its amazing water clarity.! (18+ feet) You will also enjoy the privacy of 3.4 wooded acres and year-round living! You will have plenty of room for everyone with the additional bunk house too. This property has a large heated garage as well. (in-floor heat & Reznor) Perfect for entertaining, use as a workshop or just a place for the toys. Enjoy the lake view from your deck surrounded by those Northern MN Birch and Towering Pines! It's time to relax at your new lakeplace...you know you've earned it.
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Property Details for 1947 12th Avenue Northwest

Subdivision Name
Ponto Lake Township
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/09/2026 05:17 PM

Property Details for 1947 12th Avenue Northwest

StatusComing Soon
MLS #7050743
Days on Compass-
Taxes$1,596 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1990
Lot Size3.40 AC / 148,104 SF
CountyCass County

Location

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Building Information for 1947 12th Avenue Northwest

Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size3.40 AC / 148,104 SF

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Property Information for 1947 12th Avenue Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Backus
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: Hwy 84 north from Pine River or south from Longville, to 12th Avenue NW
  • Latitude: 46.876422
  • Longitude: -94.344718
  • Nbr of Acres: 388
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 60
  • 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: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Ponto
  • Waterfront Footage: 11023400
  • Waterfront Frontage: 173
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 320091107
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,596.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PT OF GOV LOT 1, SEC 9-139-29
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 1662
School Information
  • High School District: 1065 - Pine River-Backus
  • School District Number: 1065
  • School District Phone: 2185874720
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 896.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 896.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Area: 3.4
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 173x188x648x150x797x231
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Bunk House, Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 896
  • Building Area Total: 896.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 896
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 896.0
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved Streets, Township
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Architectural Shingle, Asphalt, Pitched
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Dock,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
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room
  • Garage Dimensions: 22 x 26
  • Garage Square Feet: 572
  • Heating: Forced Air, In-Floor Heating
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: One
  • Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2

Property History for 1947 12th Avenue Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 29, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117808918

$250,000
Jul 15, 2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3145136

Feb 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3145136

$295,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/29/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1117808918

$250,000
07/15/2006

Off Market

NorthStar #3145136

02/01/2006

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3145136

$295,900

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

Public Records for 1947 12th Avenue Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$170,900Additions$172,200Total$343,100
Tax Record2025$1,662 ($138 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt896 SqFtStories1Lot Size148,104 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1990CountyCASSAPN32-009-1107

Schools near 1947 12th Avenue 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

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1947 12th Avenue Northwest is a single family home Coming Soon in Backus, MN 56435. This property is currently priced at $425,000. 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. 1947 12th Avenue Northwest is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 896 sqft single family home built in 1990.

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