3895 Division Street W, Backus, MN 56435

$324,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,926 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 201,683 Status: Pending
Current Price: $324,900 List Date: 3/12/2026 Last Modified: 4/08/2026

Overview

Description

Privately nestled on 4.63 acres, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom log home has been extensively updated in recent years and absolutely radiates the northern experience! "Down to the rafters" roof replacement in 2025 including new insulation, sheathing and metal roofing. On-demand water heater installed 2024. Decking replaced, logs and stucco refinished and new well drilled in 2017. Excellent craftmanship throughout! 2 bedrooms and secondary living area on the walkout lower level. Primary living, kitchen, full bath and large laundry/mudroom on the main level with a cozy 3rd bedroom in the upstairs loft. Vaulted ceilings and large windows in the main living area give way to scenic views and abundant natural light with patio door leading to a multi-tiered deck with covered upper level; a great space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Remodeled 5th wheel RV with deck and adorable play/bunkhouse with electric and heat offer additional accommodations for guests. Keep your vehicles protected with a lean-to carport and detached 16' X 18' pridefully finished heated garage. An 8x12 garden shed and brand new shipping container provide loads of storage for all your outdoor tools, equipment and toys! Minutes from countless area lakes most notably with Bowen Lake public access less than a quarter mile from your driveway. Close proximity to Paul Bunyan Trail and Foothills State Forest offers endless recreation opportunities with Backus and Pine River moments away to serve your everyday needs. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or full time residence, this property is sure to hit the mark; Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 7032772

General Property Information

# Carport Spaces
Yes
Common Wall
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Manufactured Home?
No
Multiple PIDs?
No
New Development
No
Number of Fireplaces
Yes
Waterfront Present
No
Year Built
1993
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Residential-Single Family
Bath Full
Yes
Main Floor Total SqFt
990
Above Grd Total SqFt
1206
Below Grd Total SqFt
720
Total SqFt
1926
Total Finished Sqft
1926.00
FireplaceYN
Yes
Style
(SF) Single Family
Foundation Size
990
Garage Stalls
Yes
Lot Dimensions
335x600
Acres
4.63
Bath Three Quarters
0
Bath Half
0
Bath Quarter
0
Association Fee
0

Property Features

Accessible: None Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Amenities Unit: Hardwood Floors; Natural Woodwork; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Appliances: Dryer; Fuel Tank - Owned; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Bath Description: Main Floor Full Bath Construction Materials: Concrete; Log Construction Status: Previously Owned Dining Room Description: Eat In Kitchen Electric: Circuit Breakers Exterior: Log; Stucco Family Room Characteristics: 2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings; Main Level Fireplace Characteristics: Electric; Living Room Foundation: 8 ft+ Pour Fuel: Electric; Propane Heating: Boiler Laundry: Main Level Lock Box Type: None Lot Description: Tree Coverage - Heavy Outbuildings: Additional Garage; Other Property Subtype: Log Home; Rural Residential Road Frontage: Township Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Roof: Metal Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field Stories: One and One Half Water: 4-Inch Submersible; Drilled

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2026-03-20
Contingency
None
Original List Price
324900
ListPrice
324900
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
3895
Street Name
Division
Street Suffix
Street
Street Direction Suffix
W
Postal City
Backus
County
Cass
State
MN
Zip Code
56435

Assessments

Tax With Assessments
1310
Assessment Balance
0

Building Information

Finished SqFt Above Ground
1206
Finished SqFt Below Ground
720

More Information

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

DP Resource
Yes
Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Parking Characteristics

Garage Dimensions
16x18
Garage Square Feet
288

Public Survey Info

Range#
30
Section#
4
Township#
138

Office/Member Info

Association
GLAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

AssocFeeYN
No
Legal Description
THAT PT OF GOV LOT 4 AND THAT PT OF GOV LOT 3, SEC 4-138-30, DESC AS FOL: COM AT THE NE COR OF GOV LOT 4, THENCE S 0 DEG 20 SEC 14 MIN E 482.14 FT ALONG THE E LINE OF GOV LOT 4, THENCE E 49.50 FT TO THE PT OF BEG; THENCE W 335.86 FT, THENCE S 600 FT, THE
Listing City
Backus
Map Page
999
Municipality
Pine River Twp
School District
Pine River-Backus
School District Phone
218-587-4720
Zip Plus 4
7516
Property ID Number
310042217
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
1244
In Foreclosure?
No
Potential Short Sale?
No
Lender Owned?
No

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Privately nestled on 4.63 acres, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom log home has been extensively updated in recent years and absolutely radiates the northern experience! "Down to the rafters" roof replacement in 2025 including new insulation, sheathing and metal roofing. On-demand water heater installed 2024. Decking replaced, logs and stucco refinished and new well drilled in 2017. Excellent craftmanship throughout! 2 bedrooms and secondary living area on the walkout lower level. Primary living, kitchen, full bath and large laundry/mudroom on the main level with a cozy 3rd bedroom in the upstairs loft. Vaulted ceilings and large windows in the main living area give way to scenic views and abundant natural light with patio door leading to a multi-tiered deck with covered upper level; a great space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. Remodeled 5th wheel RV with deck and adorable play/bunkhouse with electric and heat offer additional accommodations for guests. Keep your vehicles protected with a lean-to carport and detached 16' X 18' pridefully finished heated garage. An 8x12 garden shed and brand new shipping container provide loads of storage for all your outdoor tools, equipment and toys! Minutes from countless area lakes most notably with Bowen Lake public access less than a quarter mile from your driveway. Close proximity to Paul Bunyan Trail and Foothills State Forest offers endless recreation opportunities with Backus and Pine River moments away to serve your everyday needs. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or full time residence, this property is sure to hit the mark; Schedule your private showing today!
Directions
From Backus, South on MN-371, turn left on Division Street W. Follow road to 3895 on the right. The driveway is an easement across the neighbors. Follow for sale signs.

Accessible

None
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Amenities Unit

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Natural Woodwork
Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Fuel Tank - Owned
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Bath Description

Main Floor Full Bath
Yes

Construction Materials

Concrete
Yes
Log
Yes

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Dining Room Description

Eat In Kitchen
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Exterior

Log
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Family Room Characteristics

2 Story/High/Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Fireplace Characteristics

Electric
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Foundation

8 ft+ Pour
Yes

Fuel

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes

Heating

Boiler
Yes

Insurance Fee

Insurance Fee
0

Laundry

Main Level
Yes

Lock Box Type

None
Yes

Lot Description

Tree Coverage - Heavy
Yes

Outbuildings

Additional Garage
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio, Porch and Deck Features

Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Property Subtype

Log Home
Yes
Rural Residential
Yes

Road Frontage

Township
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sewer

Tank with Drainage Field
Yes

Stories

One and One Half
Yes

Water

4-Inch Submersible
Yes
Drilled
Yes
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
IDX
Last Updated: April - 08 - 2026
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