Set on the desirable Portage Chain of Lakes, this lakeshore home offers panoramic water views and an exceptional sense of privacy. Enjoy expansive lake views overlooking Deep Portage Preserve, providing undeveloped shoreline and wooded scenery across the water. The property is tucked into a private, natural setting with a peaceful Northwoods feel. Offering convenient one-level living, the open layout features vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and generous living and dining spaces designed to take full advantage of the lake setting. The home includes a full primary bedroom suite that is privately set apart from the additional bedrooms. Large windows and lake-facing areas capture sweeping views of Big Portage Lake. Recent updates include a new furnace. With over 1,000 acres of connected water to explore, the Portage Chain is ideal for boating, great fishing, and year-round recreation, making this an excellent opportunity for relaxed lake living.
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$349,900
2300 Rice Portage Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435
3beds
1,864sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
1.93 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient one-level livingLakeshore homeWood-burning fireplacePanoramic water viewsVaulted ceilingsOpen layout
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 06, 2026 at 06:02am
Listed by:
Daniel Pflugshaupt 218-587-4444,
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Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7003805
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x19
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x10
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x10
Garage
- Level: Main
- Area: 624 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x24
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x20
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,864
- Total interior livable area: 1,864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,864
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors 36"+
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(15-26), Lake Bottom(Reeds, Sand, Undeveloped, Weeds)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 275
Lot
- Size: 1.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.93
- Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Foundation area: 1864
- Parcel number: 320182305
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Crow Wing Power
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: 4-Inch Submersible
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,284
- Date on market: 1/2/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,225/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900-36.3%$188/sqft |
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| 9/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/1/2022 | Price change | $549,000-4.5%$295/sqft |
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| 6/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000$308/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,124 +13.1% | $476,400 |
| 2023 | $1,878 -0.5% | $476,400 +12.8% |
| 2022 | $1,888 +9.8% | $422,200 +18.1% |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,994/mo
Principal & interest
$1703
Property taxes
$169
Home insurance
$122
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56435
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 9.2 mi
- 5/10Pine River-Backus High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 9.1 mi
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