MLS: #7134904, Listed By: Brad Wadsten, Edina Realty, Inc., Source:FargoMoorhead Area Association of REALTORS
1489 Gateway Drive
Backus, MN 56435
2
Bed
1
Bath
858Sqft
7.80Acres(Lot)
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’
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 2Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 1Room Information
Rooms Total: 6 Basement: None -
Roofing Information
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Interior Features
Natural Woodwork Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Wood Cooling: None Water front: 1
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Building Information
Year Built: 1932 Building Area Total: 858 Construction Materials: Steel Siding Stories: 1 Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wrap Around Private Pool: No Water front Features: Lake Front View: Panoramic, Lake
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: Irregular Main Square Feet: 7.8 Acres Lot Size Acres: 7.8 Lot Size Square Feet: 339768 Lot Description: Many Trees, WaterfrontProperty Information
Subdivision: El Sueno Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 3989 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One Property Age: 94
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $415000 Cash
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 343980100 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $1606 Tax Legal Desc: 2 PID's/ LOTS 9 & 10, EL SUENO & PT OF GOV LOT 4, SEC / Length Legals
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Garage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1
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Location Information
Direction: From Backus, take Hwy 371 N, to East on 16th St. NW, to Ox Yoke Rd. NW, to Right on Gateway Dr. NW to home. ***Follow directions, DO NOT follow GPS. GPS will take you to Balsam Trail which is a dead end.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/03/2026 @ 12:33
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