If you are looking for a fixer-upper with privacy and lakeshore – you have found it here on the turquoise waters of Horseshoe Lake in Backus! As you drive down the long, tree-studded driveway, you will find peace and serenity abound on this gorgeous 7+ acre wooded property. The property offers 150' of lakeshore with crystal-clear water and a sandy beach for children to splash and play. Not only does the spring-fed lake have excellent fishing, but the property also adjoins thousands of acres of public land for hiking, hunting, and exploring, making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The main cabin has been gutted and is ready for your vision or bring plans for a new home set beneath the beautiful towering pines. This property offers opportunity with the main cabin, boat house on the water’s edge, guest cabin, garage and storage shed. Properties on this pristine, highly sought-after lake are rarely offered for sale, making this a truly exceptional opportunity. With 7.8 acres of privacy, 150’ of lakeshore with gentle elevation to the pristine lake, you will find a rare opportunity to create a true legacy property for generations to come.
Active
$415,000
1489 Gateway Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435
2beds
858sqft
Single Family
Built in 1932
7.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$484/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brad Wadsten 218-821-2721,
Edina Realty, Inc.,
Matt Wadsten 218-821-1097
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7134904
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 Bottom(Reeds, Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 150
Lot
- Size: 7.8 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: $484/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,606
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $415,000+24.8%$484/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7134904 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Sold | $332,500-2.8%$388/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7021721 Report a problem | ||
| 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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