1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

Backus, MN 56435

$719,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,750 Sq. Ft.
$125 / Sq. Ft.
5,750
Sq. Ft.
$125
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Prepare to be enchanted by a truly extraordinary lakefront estate on the pristine shores of Big Portage Lake, part of the coveted Portage Chain. Boasting 241 feet of level shoreline, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath masterpiece combines luxury, functionality, and timeless sophistication in every detail. Imagine summers filled with laughter on your private beach or large ShoreMaster dock, perfectly set for endless lakeside fun. Step inside to discover an expansive open-concept design featuring custom oak cabinetry...Prepare to be enchanted by a truly extraordinary lakefront estate on the pristine shores of Big Portage Lake, part of the coveted Portage Chain. Boasting 241 feet of level shoreline, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath masterpiece combines luxury, functionality, and timeless sophistication in every detail. Imagine summers filled with laughter on your private beach or large ShoreMaster dock, perfectly set for endless lakeside fun. Step inside to discover an expansive open-concept design featuring custom oak cabinetry and a chef's kitchen adorned with sleek granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a generously sized island—ideal for hosting unforgettable gatherings. Multiple dining rooms and inviting living spaces upstairs and down provide versatility for entertaining or relaxing retreats. Remote work has never been more inspired, with dedicated office space offering breathtaking lake views and high-speed internet ensuring seamless connectivity. For added peace of mind, the home includes high-definition security cameras, so you can travel worry-free. For hobbyists and car enthusiasts, the property boasts a triple attached garage and a concealed lower-level garage with a workshop, perfect for projects or additional storage. The finished lower level includes two bonus rooms, ready to transform into bedrooms or a custom workspace tailored to your needs. Across the road, a large pole barn with cement floors complements your storage needs and provides access to exclusive association amenities without restrictive rules. Launch your boat from private access just a block away, enjoy a shared swimming beach, or host gatherings at the lakeside gazebo. A fully equipped fish-cleaning station makes lakeside living even more rewarding, and waste management and lawn care services add to the convenience. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the nearby Deep Portage Wildlife Management Area, a sanctuary of pristine forests, wetlands, and trails ideal for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring Minnesota’s natural beauty. Crafted with impeccable attention to detail and solid construction, this residence is more than a home—it’s a legacy. With a completed home inspection available upon request, there’s no better time to secure this rare and coveted lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance—schedule your private showing today!
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Property Details for 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

View
Bay, East, Lake, Panoramic
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Shoreline,Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2024 11:01 AM

Property Details for 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

StatusActive
MLS #6601059
Days on Compass72
Taxes$3,364 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1994
Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF
CountyCass County

Building Information for 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

Stories-Year Built1994Building Size-Lot Size1.35 AC / 58,806 SF

Property Information for 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Backus
  • County Or Parish: Cass
  • County: Cass-MN
  • Directions: In Backus at Godfreys True Value, go East on Co Rd 87, Left on Taylor Rd NW, Right on W Big Portage Lake Dr NW to sign on property on left.
  • Latitude: 46.846639
  • Longitude: -94.4411195079
  • Nbr of Acres: 902
  • Lake Bottom: Hard, Reeds, Rocky, Sand, Excellent Sand
  • Lake Chain: Y
  • Approx Acreage: 1031
  • Development Name Free Text: Portage
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 23
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Backus
  • City and Location Text: Backus(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56435
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 139
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Topography: High Ground,Level
  • Complex Name: Big Portage
  • Waterfront Footage: 11030800
  • Waterfront Descrip: 4-10
  • Waterfront Frontage: 241
  • Waterfront Desc: Level
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 340232005,340232004
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: N/A
  • Association Fee Includes: Beach Access, Dock, Lawn Care, Other, Recreation Facility, Trash, Shared Amenities
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 340232108
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,364.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PT OF GOV LOT 2 (HOUSE TRACT), UNIT 05/1113, CIC #72 A COOPERATIVE BIG PORTAGE RESORT COOPERATIVE BEING PAR OF GOVT LOTS 2, 3 & 4, SECTION 23-139-30, UNIT 04/1113, CIC #72 A COOPERATIVE BIG PORTAGE RESORT COOPERATIVE BEING PAR OF GOVT LOTS 2, 3 & 4, SECTION 23-139-30
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $66.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax With Assessments: 3430.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 2174 - Pine River-Backus
  • School District Number: 2174
  • School District Phone: 218-587-4720
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 3507.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 2243.0
  • SQFT Total: 5750.0
  • Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
  • Lot Size Area: 1.35
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 58806.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Pole Building
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 3507.0000
  • Building Area Total: 5750.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 3507.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 2243.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 30
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Fire Number: 1116
  • Irrigation Source: Other
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Water Source: Drilled, Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Doors 36"+
  • Association Amenities: Beach, Dock, Other
  • Foundation Area: 2243.0
  • Fuel: Propane,Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: Township
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age 8 Years or Less, Asphalt
  • Patio Porch Type: Covered,Deck,Enclosed,Front Porch,Glass Enclosed,Patio,Porch,Rear Porch,Screened,Wrap Around
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Freezer, Fuel Tank - Rented, Gas Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Block, Drainage System, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full
  • Amenities Unit: Balcony,Ceiling Fan(s),Dock,Ethernet Wired,Exercise Room,French Doors,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Porch,Panoramic View,Security System,In-Ground Sprinkler,Sun Room,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: Full Basement,Main Floor 1/2 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Dimensions: 34x64x34x64
  • Garage Door Height: 8
  • Garage Door Width: 16
  • Garage Square Feet: 2187
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Levels: One
  • Shared Rooms: Amusement/Party Room,Other,Play Area
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Den, Laundry, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Sun Room, Mud Room, Garage, Family Room, Utility Room, Storage, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Office, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom
  • Room List: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Den, Laundry, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Sun Room, Mud Room, Garage, Family Room, Utility Room, Storage, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Office, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19'x15'4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 14'x15'9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 16'3x15'9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 19'5x14'10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 13'6x19'2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 7'10x5'11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17'11x15'3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11'10x11'8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 11'11x11'8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 15'11x11'6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 5'2x15'3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 21'11x31'2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Garage
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 21'11x18'10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 14
  • Room Dimensions: 14'1x10'4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 15
  • Room Dimensions: 11'2x15'2
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Storage
Room 16
  • Room Dimensions: 11'10x12'10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 17
  • Room Dimensions: 11'10x12'10
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 18
  • Room Dimensions: 11'10x14'7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 19
  • Room Dimensions: 11'10x14'7
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Office
Room 20
  • Room Dimensions: 10'4x9'2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 21
  • Room Dimensions: 10'3x5'6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 22
  • Room Dimensions: 6'x5'10
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 23
  • Room Dimensions: 9'5x10'4
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 24
  • Room Dimensions: 17'6x28'9
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Garage

Property History for 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

Taxable ValueLand$57,300Additions$483,200Total$540,500
Tax Record2023$2,494 ($208 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,145 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,545 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,600 SqFtStories1Lot Size58,806 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994CountyCASSAPN34-023-2108Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest

This home is within Pine River-Backus School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Pine River-Backus High School
Public - 7 to 12
Pine River Area Learning Center
Public - 9 to 12
Pine River Middle Alc
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Pine River-Backus High School
Public7 to 12

Pine River Area Learning Center
Public9 to 12

Pine River Middle Alc
Public7 to 8

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More information about 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest, Backus, MN 56435

1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest is a single family home for sale in Backus, MN 56435. This property was listed for sale on September 25, 2024 by Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Exclusive, it's currently listed at $719,000. It has been on the market for a total of 72 days and was last sold on October 15, 2012. This listing's school district is Pine River-Backus School District. Nearby schools include Pine River-Backus Elementary School, Pine River-Backus High School and Pine River Area Learning Center. 1116 West Big Portage Lake Drive Northwest is a 5-bed, 3.5-bath, 5,750 sqft single family home built in 1994.

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