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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$380,500
2300 Rice Portage Trl NW, Backus, MN 56435
3beds
1,864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
1.93 Acres Lot
$380,500 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$2,019 Estimated rent
Home value
$380,500
Estimated sales range
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2026 at 08:08am
Listed by:
Daniel Pflugshaupt 218-587-4444,
Gallery of Homes
Bought with:
Douglas Zaske
Heartland Real Estate
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7003805
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
Property
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 & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Backus
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $380,500+8.7%$204/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7003805 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Pending sale | $349,900$188/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7003805 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900-36.3%$188/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7003805 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6214269 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Price change | $549,000-4.5%$295/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6214269 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000$308/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6214269 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,218 +4.4% | $472,900 -0.7% |
| 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% |
| 2021 | $1,720 -3.7% | $357,600 +10.7% |
| 2020 | $1,786 -5.9% | $323,100 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $1,898 +7.4% | $295,700 0% |
| 2018 | $1,768 +10.5% | $295,800 |
| 2017 | $1,600 | $295,800 |
| 2016 | $1,600 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,600 +3% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,554 +6% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,466 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,624 -23.6% | $381,300 -18.2% |
| 2008 | $2,126 | $466,000 |
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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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- Minnesota
- Cass County
- Backus
- 56435
- 2300 Rice Portage Trl NW