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$544,900
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Single Family:  1 Story
2 br • 2 ba • Built 2004
780 sqft • 1.73 acres
Pine River-Backus schools
MLS# 7141239
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    Property Description

    Welcome to your own slice of Up North paradise on beautiful Sylvan Lake in Backus, Minnesota! Set on an impressive 1.73 acres with 158 feet of lake frontage, this property offers privacy, space, incredible water clarity, and the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying everything lake life has to offer. The property features a sandy lake bottom and crystal-clear water, making it ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, and soaking up the sunshine. The nicely landscaped grounds are surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, creating a peaceful and private Northwoods atmosphere. Outdoor entertaining is a dream with a massive wrap-around patio/deck area, thoughtfully designed landscaping, and convenient steps leading down to the lake. A brand-new 30' x 36' garage provides plenty of room for vehicles, lake toys, recreational equipment, and storage. Inside, you'll find a warm and inviting Up North cabin feel with an open-concept layout, vaulted ceilings, and a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and has been beautifully updated, creating a functional and welcoming gathering space. The main level features two bedrooms and a beautifully remodeled ¾ bathroom with a tile shower, new cabinets, and vanity. The large unfinished basement offers tremendous potential and could easily be finished to create additional living space, bedrooms, a family room, game room, or whatever your lake-home dreams require. The current owners have completed an impressive list of improvements since 2023, including: New patio/deck space, New steps to the lake with landscaping, Brand-new 30' x 36' garage, Updated gutters on the home, Over 500 trees planted, Upgraded driveway with additional gravel, Electrical added to the lakeside steps, Generac generator installed, Gas fireplace added New flooring throughout the main level, New kitchen cabinets, sink, backsplash, microwave, and refrigerator, Additional refrigerator added to the lower level, Remodeled main-level bathroom with tile shower, cabinets, and vanity, New interior doors, New roof, This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated lake property with exceptional shoreline, acreage, privacy, sandy-bottom, swimming, incredible water clarity, and a long list of recent improvements already completed. Come enjoy the best of Minnesota lake living on Sylvan Lake — where the hard work has been done and your Up North memories are ready to begin!

    Listing

    Contingency: None
    Price per sq ft: $699
    City: Backus
    County: Cass
    State: MN
    Property Style: 1 Story
    Zip Code: 56435

    Interior

    Living Area: 780 ft2
    Common Wall: No
    Appliances Included:
    • Dryer
    • Exhaust Fan
    • Microwave
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    • Water Softener Owned
    Fireplace Details:
    • Gas
    • Living Room
    • Stone
    Basement Details:
    • Block
    • Full
    • Unfinished

    Exterior

    Stories: One
    Garage Spaces: 2
    Garage Dimensions: 30x36
    Garage Size: 1,080 ft2
    Air Conditioning: Central Air
    Foundation Size: 780 ft2
    Handicap Accessible: None
    Out Buildings: Storage Shed
    Heating System: Forced Air
    Parking Features:
    • Detached Garage
    • Gravel
    Unit Amenities:
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Deck
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Kitchen Window
    • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
    • Natural Woodwork
    • Paneled Doors
    • Patio
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Washer/Dryer Hookup
    Road Frontage: Township
    Pool: None
    Roof Details:
    • Age 8 Years or Less
    • Asphalt
    • Pitched

    Rooms

    1/4 Baths: 1
    Full Baths: None
    Half Baths: None
    3/4 Baths: 1
    Bathroom Details: Main Floor 3/4 Bath
    Dining/Kitchen:
    • Eat In Kitchen
    • Kitchen/Dining Room
    • Living/Dining Room
    Laundry: Lower Level
    Main Level Size Sq Ft
    Bathroom  5'1 x 8'7  40 
    Bedroom  10 x 12  120 
    Kitchen  13'10 x 8'11  104 
    Living Room  15'11 x 13'2  195 
    Bedroom 2  9'1 x 13  117 
    Lower Level Size Sq Ft
    Laundry  9'10 x 11'8  99 

    Lake & Waterfront

    Waterfront Present: Y
    Waterfront View: East, Lake
    WF Frontage: 158
    Elev Highpt to WF feet: 10-15
    Waterfront: Lake Front
    Lake Bottom: Sand

    Lot & Land

    Acres: 1.73
    Geolocation: 46.8465143662, -94.3793637706
    Lot Dimensions: See survey
    Zoning:
    • Residential-Single Family
    • Shoreline
    Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Medium

    Schools

    School District: 2174
    District Phone: 2185874720

    Financial & Taxes

    Tax Year: 2026
    Annual Taxes: $1,658
    Lender-owned: No
    Assessment Pending: No
    Taxes w/ Assessments: $1,744
    Association Fee Required: No
    Association Fee: None

    Miscellaneous

    Fire Number: 1156
    Fuel System: Propane
    Sewer System:
    • Private Sewer
    • Tank with Drainage Field
    Water System:
    • Drilled
    • Well

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