Pending

$342,000

1489 Gateway Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

2beds

858sqft

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Single Family

Built in 1932

6.84 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$399/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

If you are looking for a fixer-upper with privacy and lakeshore, this one is it! Excellent opportunity on Horseshoe Lake in Backus for you to bring your ideas and make this property your own! Beneath the towering pines and secluded setting, this property offers a main cabin with lake views, a guest cabin, garage and storage shed. With over 6 acres of privacy, 150' of lakeshore that offers gradual elevation to the lake, you will find that opportunity awaits here.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 80 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10x8

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 64 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8x8

Den

Level: Main
Area: 105.09 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11.3x9.3

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 100 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10x10

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 98 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14x7

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 160 Square Feet
Dimensions: 20x8

Heating

Fireplace(s)

Cooling

None

Appliances

Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: None
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 858
Total interior livable area: 858 sqft
Finished area above ground: 858
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached Garage
Garage spaces: 1
Details: Garage Dimensions (20x12)

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Wrap Around
Has view: Yes
View description: Lake, Panoramic, South
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Lake
Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake View, Lake Bottom(Reeds, Sand)
Frontage length: Water Frontage: 150

Lot

Size: 6.84 Acres
Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Heavy

Details

Additional structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Storage Shed
Foundation area: 858
Additional parcels included: 340152204
Parcel number: 343980100
Zoning description: Shoreline,Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1932

Utilities & green energy

Gas: Wood
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Drilled

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: El Sueno

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Backus

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $399/sqft
Annual tax amount: $1,536
Date on market: 2/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 14 days

Estimated market value

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Estimated sales range

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/24/2026	Pending sale	$342,000$399/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7021721 Report a problem
2/20/2026	Listed for sale	$342,000$399/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7021721 Report a problem

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