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$749,900 -$200,000 (-21.05%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,052 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 hours ago
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Continue a legacy of local history 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, a well-preserved legacy home, 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.

Full Property Details for 1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW

General

  • Price: $749,900
  • Taxes: $2,840 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 7119131
  • Updated: 9/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Level, Main Level

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: 20 x 26
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage

Location

  • County: Cass
  • Township: Backus
  • Subdivision: East Shore
  • Driving 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.

School Information

  • School District: 2174 - Pine River-Backus
  • High School District: Pine River-Backus

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Heating Type: Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Drilled

Structural Information

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Block
  • Foundation Size: 1008
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 2,052
  • Above Ground: 2,052 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Down/Base.: 2,052 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1928

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Sauna, Storage Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.23
  • Lot Dimensions: irr
  • Frontage: Township
  • Zoning: Residential-Single Family

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Lakefront
  • Water Front Feet: 190
  • Lake Front: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $2,840
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: PART OF GOVT LOT 4 & PART OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4
  • Property ID: 320103305

Listed by eXp Realty

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Schools serving 1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW

School District:Pine River-Backus Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Pine River-Backus Elementary School
401 Murray Avenue, Pine River, MN 56474
PK-610.1 mi
Pine River-Backus High School
810 First Street North, Pine River, MN 56474
7-1210.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2026
Price Reduced
$749,900
-21.05%
MLS
8/03/2026
Listed
$949,900
6936.3%
MLS
11/23/2021
Sold
$13,500
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Tax History for 1635 E Ponto Lake Rd NW

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$2,250
10%
$472,700
4%
2025
$2,048
-22%
$453,800
20%
2021
$2,622
49%
$378,600
-11%
2023
$1,754
-33%
$427,200
-9%
2021
$2,622
-5%
$470,200
-1%
2019
$2,762
1%
$474,100
6%
2018
$2,722
1%
$448,800
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2015
$2,686
—
$448,800
100%
2015
$2,686
—
-100%
2015
$2,686
—
$489,300
—
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1635 E Ponto Lake Road NW, Backus, MN 56435 (MLS# 7119131) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1635 E Ponto Lake Road NW is currently listed for $749,900 and was received on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 1635 E Ponto Lake Road NW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Backus? You can browse all Backus real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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