Wake up to breathtaking sunrise views over Island Lake. Whether you're boating, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water, this property offers the perfect setting to enjoy everything Minnesota lake life has to offer with family and friends. The home features a spacious wrap-around deck, ideal for soaking in panoramic lake views or entertaining guests. Above the garage, you’ll find partially finished living space complete with a cozy gas stove—perfect for a bunkhouse or guest retreat.
With room to expand, this space offers the potential for two additional bedrooms, a living area, and a future bathroom or closet adding approximately 850 square feet of additional living space ready for your finishing touches. An added bonus—any and all furnishings, along with a Jeep, side-by-side, and John Deere blower and mower, could be included in the sale, making this a true turnkey opportunity. A rare chance to own a versatile lake property with stunning views and room to grow!
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$507,500
2478 Black Squirrel Ln NW, Backus, MN 56435
4beds
1,702sqft
Single Family
Built in 1994
3.5 Acres Lot
$509,200 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$2,412 Estimated rent
Home value
$509,200
Estimated sales range
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Spacious wrap-around deckCozy gas stove
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Listed by:
Al Bachel 952-200-4566,
South Metro Realty,
Shane M. Weidall 612-812-8362
Bought with:
Shawn Pearson
LPT Realty, LLC.
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7061382
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x17
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x17
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,702
- Total interior livable area: 1,702 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 851
- Finished area below ground: 851
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (25x34), Garage Door Height (7)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Elevation(10-15), Lake Bottom(Gravel)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 65
Lot
- Size: 3.5 Acres
- Dimensions: 700 x 255 x 634 x 265
- Features: Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 851
- Parcel number: 510344314
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Rented
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Drilled, Private, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,148
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Sold | $507,500+3.7%$298/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7061382 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2026 | Pending sale | $489,500$288/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7061382 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,500+67.7%$288/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7061382 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2019 | Sold | $291,900-5.8%$172/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5148492 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2019 | Pending sale | $309,900$182/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Integrity Northwest #5148492 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2019 | Price change | $309,900-1.6%$182/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Integrity Northwest #5148492 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2019 | Price change | $314,900-1.6%$185/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Integrity Northwest #5148492 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $319,900$188/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Integrity Northwest #5148492 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,148 +7.8% | $476,700 +5.3% |
| 2024 | $1,992 +16.8% | $452,800 |
| 2023 | $1,706 -12.2% | $452,800 +23.1% |
| 2022 | $1,942 +0.9% | $367,800 +15.3% |
| 2021 | $1,924 -3.3% | $319,000 +5.2% |
| 2020 | $1,990 -1% | $303,300 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $2,010 +10.8% | $287,500 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,814 | $279,900 |
| 2017 | -- | $279,900 |
| 2016 | $1,450 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,450 +3.7% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,398 +6.1% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,318 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $1,278 -5.2% | $300,200 -2.4% |
| 2008 | $1,348 | $307,500 |
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Neighborhood: 56435
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- 4/10Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 12.1 mi
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