Start making unforgettable memories at this two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin right on the water’s edge of Big Portage Lake. The large platform deck is the perfect place to sip your morning coffee and enjoy summer cookouts overlooking the lake. Inside, you’ll find true "up north" charm with tongue-and-groove ceilings and other beautiful wood accents throughout. After a fun-filled day in the sun, come inside and recharge in the comfort of the ductless mini-split A/C, which also provides heat on those colder days in the early spring or late fall. The cabin will be sold turn-key, with all of the furniture included, as well as many lake toys stored in your shed across the road.
Active
$184,900
1088 W Big Portage Lake Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435
2beds
468sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,296/mo
Single Family
Built in 1980
8.93 Acres Lot
$178,700 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$100/mo HOA
What's special
- 25 days |
- 2,959 |
- 85 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chad Schwendeman 218-831-4663,
eXp Realty,
Sean Mello 218-839-6965
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7110955
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x8
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Heating
- Ductless Mini-Split
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 468
- Total interior livable area: 468 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 468
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway - Other Surface
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Association Access, Lake Front, Shared, Waterfront Elevation(0-4), Lake Bottom(Weeds, Excellent Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 918
Lot
- Size: 8.93 Acres
- Dimensions: 1
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 468
- Parcel number: 340232008
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Electric, Propane
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Shared System
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Boat Dock
- Services included: Beach Access, Dock, Sewer
- HOA fee: $100 monthly
- HOA name: Big Portage Cooperative Association
- HOA phone: 612-483-1268
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $395/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $564
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 374 days
Estimated market value
$178,700
$170,000 - $188,000
$951/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $184,900$395/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listing removed | $184,900$395/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$395/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Price change | $189,900-2.4%$406/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $194,500-2.7%$416/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$427/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,900$449/sqft |
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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: 8.3 mi
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