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Price cut: $10K (7/29)
$389,000
4848 Sage Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435
3beds
2,016sqft
Single Family
Built in 2004
2.82 Acres Lot
$382,600 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated flooringStunning brickCovered porchSpacious yardFire pitAdditional office spacePaved driveway
- 46 days
- 277
- 15
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Jorgensen 218-831-0735,
Gilchrist Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7107561
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'X11'
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10'X14'
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'X14'
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5'X8'
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12'X12'
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14'X17'
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7'X13'
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7'X10'
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6'X6'
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22'X24'
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5'X11'
Utility room
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3'X8'
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5'X7'
Heating
- Fireplace(s), In-Floor Heating
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,016
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Asphalt
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24'X28'), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (9)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 2.82 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Additional structures: Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 2016
- Parcel number: 340314403
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Gas: Propane, Wood
- Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: 4-Inch Submersible, Drilled, Private
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Backus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $322,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,344
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
Estimated market value
$382,600
$363,000 - $402,000
$2,122/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $389,000-2.5%$193/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7107561 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,000-3.9%$198/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7107561 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2026 | Listing removed | $415,000$206/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7071289 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $415,000-1.9%$206/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7071289 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $423,000+128.6%$210/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7071289 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2016 | Sold | $185,000+26.7%$92/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4710700 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2013 | Sold | $146,000-13.6%$72/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1989747 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2012 | Listing removed | $169,000$84/sqft |
Source: Bill Hansen Realty #4203016 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2011 | Listed for sale | $169,000$84/sqft |
Source: Bill Hansen Realty #4203016 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,344 +5% | $322,700 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $1,280 +6.1% | $309,000 |
| 2023 | $1,206 +5.8% | $309,000 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $1,140 +6.9% | $282,800 +36% |
| 2021 | $1,066 -5.8% | $207,900 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $1,132 +24.9% | $193,100 +28.5% |
| 2019 | $906 +1.8% | $150,300 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $890 -17.9% | $142,500 |
| 2017 | $1,084 | $142,500 |
| 2016 | $1,084 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,084 -4.1% | -- |
| 2014 | $1,130 +3.7% | -- |
| 2013 | $1,090 | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $946 -5.6% | $229,900 |
| 2008 | $1,002 | $229,900 |
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