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1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW, Backus, MN 56435

$749,900
1.23 acres
Active sale
$200k drop
Est $4,068/mo

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.

2,052
Sq feet
3
Beds
1
Full bath
1
3/4 bath
1928
Built

Location

Street address
1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW
Zip code
56435
Community
East Shore
School district
Pine River-Backus
Elevation
1,345 feet
Coordinates
46.8646, -94.3372

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

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Sept 18, 2026Price drop$749,900$200,000 -21.1%RMLS
Aug 3, 2026New listing$949,900—RMLS
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This 1.23-acre property is located at 1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW in Backus, MN 56435. The property is available for sale, priced at $749,900. It has a 2,052 square foot 3-bedroom, 2-bath house built in 1928.

Listed by eXp Realty, (612) 751-9303

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