Tucked away on peaceful 129-acre Rainy lake, this 5-bedroom, 2-bath home offers space, privacy, and endless potential. Built in 1991 on a 1-acre lot with 155 ft. of frontage, the property features a gradual slope to the water and a quiet wooded setting.
The main level includes a spacious living room with a brick wood-burning fireplace, lakeside kitchen with natural wood cabinetry and updated appliances, 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry room. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms, full bath, and a versatile landing with built-in office space. The walkout lower with a large screened porch overlooking the lake with a second fireplace and plenty of unfinished space for future expansion.
Additional features include a detached 2-stall garage, paved driveway with turnaround, wood siding exterior, and great privacy. Rainy Lake is perfect for fishing, boating, and relaxation. While the home is move-in ready, a few updates will make it shine even brighter.
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$330,000
1032 Rainy Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435
5beds
2,344sqft
Single Family
Built in 1991
1 Acres Lot
$330,100 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$2,346 Estimated rent
Home value
$330,100
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Listed by:
Christopher Michael Mattson 218-232-9200,
Realty ONE Group Choice,
Meagan MacIver 218-866-2275
Bought with:
Linda Kaiser
Cedar Point Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6773892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Loft
- Level: Upper
Screened porch
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Sink
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,344
- Total interior livable area: 2,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (30X24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 155
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 152.84 x 197 x 155 x 310
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1344
- Parcel number: 340224201
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Backus
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $330,000-12%$141/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Pending sale | $375,000$160/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2025 | Price change | $375,000-5%$160/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $394,900-1.3%$168/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $399,900-5.9%$171/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000$181/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6773892 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,654 +3.4% | $388,800 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $1,600 +4.3% | $378,700 |
| 2023 | $1,534 +0.3% | $378,700 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $1,530 +9.8% | $351,700 +30.7% |
| 2021 | $1,394 -4.5% | $269,100 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $1,460 -3.9% | $243,700 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $1,520 +4.7% | $239,700 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $1,452 +7.9% | $220,800 |
| 2017 | $1,346 | $220,800 |
| 2016 | $1,346 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,346 +10.9% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,214 +6.9% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,136 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,120 -5.2% | $260,200 |
| 2008 | $1,182 | $260,200 |
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Neighborhood: 56435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 8.3 mi
- 5/10Pine River-Backus High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.2 mi
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- Minnesota
- Cass County
- Backus
- 56435
- 1032 Rainy Lake Rd NW