Experience the perfect blend of peaceful country living and everyday convenience in this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath home! This property offers the privacy and open space you’ve been dreaming of—while still being just minutes from town and the Pine River-Backus School District.
Inside, you’ll find generous living spaces with room for everyone. The five bedrooms provide flexibility for a growing household, home office, guest rooms, or hobby spaces. Two full bathrooms add comfort and functionality for busy mornings and family life.
Step outside and enjoy wide-open space perfect for gardening, recreation, or simply relaxing and taking in the fresh country air. Whether you envision bonfires under the stars, space for pets, or room to build that dream outbuilding, this property offers endless possibilities.
If you’re looking for small-town convenience with a country lifestyle, this home truly offers the best of both worlds. Schedule your showing today and discover the space, comfort, and location you’ve been waiting for!
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Price cut: $19K (4/15)
$299,900
5422 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
5beds
2,360sqft
Est.:
Single Family
Built in 2002
3.29 Acres Lot
$298,400 Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh country airGenerous living spacesPrivacy and open space
- 83 days |
- 479 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Cullen 218-838-8218,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Travis Hoffarth 320-260-9203
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7024822
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 161 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 104.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 149.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11.5
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 149.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11.5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x5
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x24
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 297 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x11
Foyer
- Level: Basement
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 142.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x9.5
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x5.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 186 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15.5
Storage
- Level: Main
- Area: 41.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5x5.5
Heating
- Boiler, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,360
- Total interior livable area: 2,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,084
- Finished area below ground: 1,276
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (26x30)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 3.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 828 x 185
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 1296
- Parcel number: 090012403
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Electric, Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Drilled, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,800
- Annual tax amount: $702
- Date on market: 2/26/2026
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Estimated market value
$298,400
$283,000 - $313,000
$2,298/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $299,900-6%$127/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024822 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Price change | $318,900-4.8%$135/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024822 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $334,900+145.3%$142/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7024822 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2006 | Sold | $136,500$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702 -12.3% | $230,800 -8.9% |
| 2024 | $800 +11.7% | $253,400 |
| 2023 | $716 -20.3% | $253,400 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $898 +4.4% | $230,700 +23.8% |
| 2021 | $860 -7.1% | $186,400 +5% |
| 2020 | $926 +19% | $177,600 +21.6% |
| 2019 | $778 +9.3% | $146,100 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $712 +45.3% | $129,700 |
| 2017 | $490 | $129,700 |
| 2016 | $490 | -- |
| 2015 | $490 +14% | -- |
| 2014 | $430 +23.6% | -- |
| 2013 | $348 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $182 -24.8% | $106,100 -7.7% |
| 2008 | $242 | $115,000 |
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Climate risks
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: 8.3 mi
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- Cass County
- Backus
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- 5422 State 87 SW
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