
Land with Home for Sale in Backus, Minnesota
1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435
Legacy home on beautiful and rarely available Ponto Lake. This stately property offers 1.23 acres of beautifully manicured grounds, an impressive 190 feet of excellent hard-sand frontage, and a detached two-car garage. Filled with original character, the home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated to complement its timeless appeal while meeting modern tastes and standards. The long list of updates includes metal siding, new flooring throughout, and ductless mini-split air conditioning. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home also features a gourmet kitchen with a gas stove, original doors, and beautiful woodwork throughout. An additional detached two-car garage provides ample storage for lake toys, vehicles, and equipment. Experience the character of a historic Ponto Lake home, combined with thoughtful updates and exceptional versatility, all along the shores of this beautiful lake.
Location
- Street address
- 1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW
- County
- Cass County
- Zip code
- 56435
- Community
- East Shore
- School district
- Pine River-Backus
- Elevation
- 1,345 feet
Directions
Head north on 371 and turn right on 44. Continue straight through the roundabout at the intersection of 24th street and 44. 44 will turn into 84, continue approximately 11 miles until you turn left off of 84 onto E Ponto Lake Rd. NW.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.23 acres53,579 sq ft
- Zoning
- Residential-Single Family
- MLS #
- RMLS 7119131
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $2,840
Parcels
- 320103305
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage-Detached
- Pool
- Deck
- Structures
- Storage
Structure
- Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- Ductless
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 2, Bedroom x 3, Laundry Room
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 18, 2026 | Price drop | $749,900 | $200,000 -21.1% | RMLS |
| Aug 3, 2026 | New listing | $949,900 | — | RMLS |





















































