Last Sold Price
2 beds1,352 sqft$131/sqft
1978 E Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435

Description

LISTING CLOSED: 06/23/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bill Hansen Realty/Hackensack

Property Details for 1978 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

Status
MLS #
4452524
Days on Compass
69
Taxes
$1,572 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Detached
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.94 AC / 40,946 SF
View
Lake
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$225,000

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Backus, MN

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Location

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Building Information for 1978 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.94 AC / 40,946 SF

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Property Information for 1978 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Backus
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: From Backus 371 N to Cty Rd 87 E to Left on 84 to E (Left) Ponto Lake Rd to Fire #1978. Follow signs.
  • Latitude: 46.8775919641
  • Longitude: -94.3302617717
  • Nbr of Acres: 388
  • Lake Bottom: Sand
  • Lake Name: Recreational Development
  • PLAT: 60
  • Map Coordinate: 999-a1
  • Map Coordinate Source: RETS
  • City and Location: Backus
  • City and Location Text: Backus(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56435
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Ponto
  • Waterfront Footage: 11023400
  • Waterfront Descrip: 0-4
  • Waterfront Frontage: 129
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 320101206
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,572.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PT OF GOV LOT 5
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $66.00
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax With Assessments: 1638
School Information
  • High School District: 1065 - Pine River-Backus
  • School District Number: 1065
  • School District Phone: 2185874720
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1352.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1352.0
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.94
  • Lot Size Area: 0.94
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 129x323x128x327
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Fire Number: 1978
  • Sewer: Holding Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Sand Point, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Foundation Area: 676.0
  • Fuel: Propane
  • Road Frontage Type: Township
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Type: None
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Natural Woodwork,Porch
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Interior Features: Natural Woodwork
  • Levels: Two
  • StoriesTotal: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 1978 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1110453594

$177,000
Jun 23, 2014

Sold

NorthStar #4452524

$177,000
Jun 23, 2014

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2146013

$177,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1110453594

$177,000
06/23/2014

Sold

NorthStar #4452524

$177,000
06/23/2014

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #2146013

$177,000

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

Public Records for 1978 East Ponto Lake Road Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$153,400Additions$138,200Total$291,600
Tax Record2026$1,494 ($124 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt676 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt676 SqFtStories1Lot Size40,946 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1980Year Renovated1980CountyCASSAPN32-010-1206

Schools near 1978 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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