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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,556 sqft
3878 20th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
Single FamilyProperty Type
20.03 acresLot Size
2004Year Built
$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: • RE/MAX Results - Crosslake
Listing closed: 06/24/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NorthStar, MLS#: 6169678

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Median sold price

$380,000

Avg days on market

72

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Backus, MN

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Property Information for 3878 20th Street Southwest

Property Details
  • Taxes: $280 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Cass County
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: Agriculture
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Lot Size: 20.03 AC / 872,506 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Backus
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: From Pine River go west on County Road 2 for 4 miles, right on 40th Avenue SW for 1 mile, right on 20th Street SW to sign on left.
  • Latitude: 46.7348966143
  • Longitude: -94.4869588127
  • 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: 138
  • Topography: Level
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 310283401
  • Tax Annual Amount: $280.00
  • Tax Legal Description: W1/2 OF SE1/4 SW1/4
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $66.00
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax With Assessments: 346.3000
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: 2556.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • Crop Type: Hay/Alfalfa
  • Farm Type: Hobby,Horse
  • SQFT Total: 2556.0
  • Lot Features: Some Trees
  • Lot Size Area: 20.03
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1322x659
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 872506.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Dog Kennel, Shed(s), Pole Building, Stable(s)
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Soil Type: Sand
  • SQFT Main Total: 2556.0000
  • Building Area Total: 2556.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 2556.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 0.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 21
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Irrigation Source: Well
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Water Source: Submersible - 4 Inch, Private, Sand Point, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: No Stairs External, No Stairs Internal, Partially Wheelchair
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Electric, Wire
  • Foundation Area: 2556.0
  • Fuel: Electric,Propane
  • Pasture Area: 15.0
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Township, Unpaved Streets
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: None
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Porch,Tile Floors,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Door Width: 7
  • Garage Square Feet: 960
  • Heating: Radiant Floor
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Office, Library
  • Room List: Family Room, Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Office, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 23.5x23.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 29x15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 17.5x13.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 28x15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 29x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 13x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 10x10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 3878 20th Street Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493441399

$450,000

+4.2% / yr

Jun 24, 2022

Sold

NorthStar #6169678

$450,000—
Jun 6, 2022

Pending

NorthStar #6169678

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1493441399

$450,000

+4.2% / yr

06/24/2022

Sold

NorthStar #6169678

$450,000
06/06/2022

Pending

NorthStar #6169678

—

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

Public Records for 3878 20th Street Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$102,500Additions$389,800Total$492,300
Tax Record2026$1,514 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtStories1Lot Size872,507 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built2004Year Renovated2004CountyCASSAPN31-028-3401

Schools near 3878 20th Street Southwest

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3878 20th Street Southwest, Backus, MN 56435
$450,000
3
2,556
872,506
$190,000
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3,528,360
$190,000
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3,537,072
$129,900
2
1.5
1,564
1,751,112
$129,900
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3,484,800
$120,000
2
1
1,008
3,496,126

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