Are there community events in Backus, MN?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are community events

Is a car needed in Backus, MN?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Does Backus, MN have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is there wildlife in Backus, MN?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's wildlife

Do residents of Backus, MN plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is parking easy in Backus, MN?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say parking is easy

Is Backus, MN dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Backus, MN?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are yards well-kept in Backus, MN?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Backus, MN walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Backus, MN?

As of early 2026, 20% of users say neighbors are friendly

OFF MARKET

Highway 371
Backus, MN 56435

(on 39.98 acres)

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bath	Sqft
Parcel 1 State Highway 87 SW, Backus, MN	0.84	Lot/Land	$115,000	12/12/25	-	-
Tbd State Highway 87, Backus, MN	0.94	Lot/Land	$470,000	06/11/26	-	-
State 87 SW, Backus, MN	0.77	Lot/Land	$38,000	11/24/25	-	-
3911 Division St W, Backus, MN	1.42	Lot/Land	$43,000	12/19/25	-	-
Pine Mountain Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN	2.20	Lot/Land	$180,000	09/19/25	-	-
Tbd State 371 SW, Backus, MN	3.10	Lot/Land	$189,000	05/11/26	-	-
6 State Highway 371 NW, Backus, MN	2.77	Lot/Land	$118,000	04/03/26	-	-
16th St SW, Backus, MN	3.25	Lot/Land	$40,000	09/30/25	-	-

Nearby home prices

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Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
208 State 371 SW, Backus, MN 56435	0.59	$224,900	3	2	1,120	Recently Sold
508 State 371 SW, Backus, MN 56435	0.69	$238,700	3	1	936	Off Market
State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435	0.77	$38,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
Parcel 1 State Highway 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435	0.84	$115,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
Tbd State Highway 87, Backus, MN 56435	0.94	$470,000	-	-	-	Recently Sold
735 44th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435	0.99	$298,900	3	2	1,596	Off Market
4848 Sage Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435	1.08	$389,000	3	2	2,016	For Sale
4134 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435	1.11	$149,900	-	-	-	For Sale
4164 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435	1.12	$305,000	3	2	2,464	Recently Sold
4078 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435	1.19	$315,100	3	1.5	1,596	Off Market
5068 State 87 SW #10, Backus, MN 56435	1.23	$183,900	2	1	786	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Lot/Land

Lot Size

39.98 acres

HOA

None

About this House

40 Acres of Prime Vacant Land off Highway 371!! Discover a rare opportunity to own 40 acres of pristine, open land just off Highway 371. Perfect for your dream project, this expansive property offers endless possibilities. Key features include:
Ideal Location: Easy access via a private road directly from Highway 371.
Blank Canvas: No trees, providing a clear, flat terrain ready for development or agriculture
Privacy: Enjoy seclusion with your own private road leading into the property.
Easy access to the Paul Bunyan Trail: With 115 miles of paved trail system ready for you to explore.
Whether you envision a new home, a farm, or a commercial venture, this land is ready to bring your vision to life. Don’t miss out on this unique offering and schedule your showing today!

Highway 371, Backus, MN 56435 is a lot/land. It last sold for $175,000 on Aug 30, 2024 (12% below the $199,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,189/month.

Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago

Listed by Chad Schwendeman, (218) 831-4663

eXp Realty

Michael Steven Ziermann, (320) 455-2299

Bought with: Cody Smith, (763) 232-5002, Realty Group LLC

Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#6549377

Home Details for Highway 371

Active Status
MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity Available, None Connected, Propane Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Gas & Electric No Electric on Property
View No View

Exterior Features
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Surface & Elevation Topography: High Ground

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
Building No Additional Parcels
Property Information Included in Sale: NoneParcel Number: 310053301

Price & Status
Price List Price: $199,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Jun 17 2024

Location
Direction & Address City: Backus
School Information High School District: Pine River-Backus

Community
Community Features: No

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 39.98 Acres

Offer
Contingencies: None

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 6549377

Additional Information
No

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 30, 2024 Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6549377	Sold	$175,000
Jun 18, 2024 Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6549377	Pending	$199,000
Jun 11, 2024 Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6549377	Listed For Sale	$199,000

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Market trends in Backus

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Around this home

Pine River-Backus Elementary School
PK-6
Public
478 Students
Pine River-Backus School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The school is just OK. They spend money on sports and salaries. The facility is constantly upgraded while the bullying and student support decreases. The teachers scream for more money (while adequate teachers) aren’t producing positive productive students. In my opinion the school (while heralded as a great community champion), is like the town- run by people who like certain families (and their children.) If your child is on the fringes, they may or may not do week- it is literally a coin flip here. If you don’t mind gambling on your child and families future- this is a fine choice. I, personally, would look into private options or home school.
Other Review
1y ago
7 Reviews

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What Locals Say about Backus

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say there are sidewalks
100 % Say there's wildlife
100 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say parking is easy
67 % Say it's dog friendly
50 % Say people would walk alone at night
50 % Say yards are well-kept
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
20 % Say neighbors are friendly

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Marykay H.
12y ago
"My mom used to live here and every summer we would be up at the house, playing in the lake, running through the yard and walking around the small lake. There are things for families to do together, a great little senior center, and decent schools. I would recommend Backus for everyone."
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