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1283 Island Lake Drive NW

Powers Twp, MN 56435

2 beds
2 baths
2,420 sqft
~2 acre lot
$122 per sqft
1985 build
– on site

Log home on 1.62 wooded acres with 199 ft of frontage on Island Lake! Built in 1985, this 2BR/2BA home offers over 2,400 sq ft with a walkout basement, 2-stall attached garage, and spacious open floorplan. Features include vaulted wood ceilings, a stone wood-burning fireplace, center island kitchen, and a 4-season porch with peaceful views. The walkout basement offers bonus rooms, a second bath, and expansion potential. While some updates are needed, this is a great opportunity to create your dream retreat. Private setting with mature trees and a natural shoreline, perfect for quiet paddling or enjoying wildlife. Located just outside Backus with easy access to trails, lakes, and public land.

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Daniel Pflugshaupt / Gallery of Homes

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 14, 2025 •

MLS# 6738359 —

The Building

Year Built:

1985
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

40
Construction Materials:

Log
Construction Materials Desc:

Log
Roof:

Asphalt
Accessibility Features:

None
Levels:

One
Main Level Finished Area:

1520.0000
Basement:

Partially Finished, Walkout
Basement:

true
Foundation Area:

2080
Foundation Dimensions:

38x40
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

3200
Above Grade Finished Area:

1520
Below Grade Finished Area:

900

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Kitchen/Dining Room
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Family Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Amenities:

Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Natural Woodwork,Patio,Porch,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2420

Location

Directions:

From Backus, North on 45th Ave NW 1.7 miles. Left on Pine Mountain Lk Rd NW .2 miles. Right on Island Lake Dr NW to property on left.
Latitude:

46.852606
Longitude:

-94.520169

The Property

Parcel Number:

340184204
Zoning Description:

Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Subtype:

Log Home
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Lot Features:

Many Trees
Lot Size Area:

1.62
Lot Size Dimensions:

1.62 acres
Lot Size SqFt:

70567.2
Lot Size Units:

Acres
View:

Lake
Lake Chain:

N
Lake Acres:

117
Lake Depth:

14
Lake Bottom:

Undeveloped,Weeds
Water Body Name:

Island Lake (Powers Twp.) (11036000)
Waterfront Slope:

Gradual
Waterfront Feet:

199
Waterfront Elevation:

15-26
Road Between Waterfront and Home:

No
Water Source:

Well
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

1784
Tax With Assessments:

1850.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bath Description:

3/4 Basement,Main Floor 3/4 Bath
Three Quarter Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Tank with Drainage Field

Schools

High School District:

Pine River-Backus

The Community

Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake Front
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

No

Parking

Parking Features:

Attached Garage
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Dimensions:

20x28
Garage SqFt:

560

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$295,500

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,582
Taxes	$148
Insurance	$81
Utilities	$208 See report
Total	$2,019/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/13/25 Jun 13, 2025	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$295,500

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This house located in MN 56435 is currently for sale for $295,500. 1283 Island Lake Drive NW is a 2,420 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 2 days. This house is in the attendance area of Pine River-Backus Elementary School, Pine River-Backus High School, and Pine River-Backus Area Learning Center.

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