Escape to the peaceful serenity of Little Portage Lake with this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom log-sided cabin or year-round residence. Tucked away on a quiet road and nestled on nearly 2 acres, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and outdoor adventure. Inside, enjoy the ease of one-level living with a welcoming layout featuring a cozy freestanding pellet fireplace, spacious kitchen, and a three-season porch perfect for taking in views of the changing seasons. Step outside to a front deck overlooking beautiful Little Portage Lake — a private 40.74-acre gem ideal for peaceful paddles, fishing and quiet moments by the water. For the outdoor enthusiast, enjoy easement access to Deep Portage Reserve, offering approximately 6,500 acres of public land to explore, hunt, hike, and enjoy wildlife. Additional features include a detached 2-stall garage, storage shed, mature trees, and a natural setting that feels miles away from it all — yet just a short drive to town amenities. Whether you're seeking a cozy Up North getaway or a full-time residence with space to roam and explore, this property delivers the best of both worlds.
Active
$350,000
2065 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
3beds
1,568sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
1.93 Acres Lot
$346,700 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 03, 2025 at 03:04am
Listed by:
Chris Mattson 218-232-9200,
Gallery of Homes,
Meagan MacIver 218-866-2275
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6746115

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Three Season Porch, Bedroom 3, Bathroom
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,568
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (18x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs Internal
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(4-10), Waterfront Num(11023600), Lake Bottom(Sand, Weeds), Lake Acres(44)
- Body of water: Little Portage Lake (Ponto Lake Twp.)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 214
Lot
- Size: 1.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 214 x 464 x 200 x 402
- Features: Accessible Shoreline, Property Adjoins Public Land, Many Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1568
- Parcel number: 320064401
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log Siding
Condition
- Age of Property: 28
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Pellet, Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $243,100
- Annual tax amount: $66
- Date on market: 6/28/2025
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