2401 Birch Park Trl NW, Backus, MN, 56435
About This Home
Enjoy the true Up North lifestyle with this 4-bedroom, 2-bath seasonal cabin featuring 100 feet of level frontage on Long Lake Number Two with a beautiful sandy shoreline. Surrounded by towering pines, this peaceful retreat offers excellent fishing, stunning lake views, and endless potential. The spacious living area features a full wall of windows overlooking the lake, creating the perfect place to relax and take in the scenery. Step outside onto the large deck overlooking the water, ideal for morning coffee, entertaining, or enjoying breathtaking sunsets. The full walkout basement is ready to be finished, offering the opportunity to add additional living space while building equity. The property also extends across the road, providing ample room for a garage, storage building, or future expansion.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Asphalt
- Construction materials: Block,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Cooktop,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,128
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,064
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 515200040
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Other equipment: Fuel Tank - Rented
- Foundation area: 936
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: West
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front,Waterfront Elevation(0-4),Lake Bottom(Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 100
Lot
- Lot size: 0.73 Acres
- Features: Accessible Shoreline,Irregular Lot,Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot size dimensions: irregualr
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Cass County and Minnesota
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,819 | $21,828 |
| Home Insurance * | $178 | $2,136 |
| Property Taxes | $167 | $2,004 |
| Electricity | $170 | $2,050 |
| Total | $2,334 | $28,008 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Minnesota FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $359,900 |
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