$299,900
SOLD OCT 29, 2025

7949 12th St SW Backus, MN 56435

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,588 Sq Ft
104,980 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 29, 2025

$116 Per Sq Ft

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • The kitchen features windows
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Soaking Tub
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to your country retreat! This meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bath rambler is set in a peaceful location surrounded by towering pines, offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to the Foothills State Forest and Spider Lake ATV Trails, providing endless opportunities for recreation just minutes from your door. The home features an oversized heated and insulated garage, plus an additional pole building with lean-to for all your storage and hobby needs. The beautifully landscaped yard showcases a paver stone patio, front deck, and abundant wildlife viewing right from the comfort of home. Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen, main-floor laundry, and a relaxing jetted jacuzzi tub. The lower level is beautifully finished with a cozy tongue-and-groove family room, perfect for gatherings. Comfort is ensured with in-floor heat and a wood boiler with off-peak dual fuel efficiency. From top to bottom, this home is exceptionally clean, tidy, and in excellent condition—truly move-in ready. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind property where comfort, nature, and recreation come together

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kari Crimmins

North Pointe Realty Advantage Listed on: 08/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Mattson

Realty ONE Group Choice

Realty ONE Group Choice

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $768

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 2.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 300x350
  • Many Trees

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Insulated Garage

Home Design

  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Basement Window Egress

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Boiler Heating System
  • Well
  • Drilled Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 250232205

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$768

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

2.41 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: None
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: Drilled, Well
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Living Area: 2588
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1244
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Office

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: None
  • Other Structures: Pole Building
  • PatioPorchType: Deck,Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler, Dual, Hot Water
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
  • Fuel: Electric,Wood

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pine River-Backus
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 218-587-4720

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 300x350
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 104979.6
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Many Trees
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Log Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 250232205
  • Tax Annual Amount: 768
  • TaxWithAssessments: 834.0000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2025
Closed on
Oct 29, 2025
Sold by
Ploenzke Donald L and Waldhauser Sheryl K
Bought by
Griffith Nicholas and Griffith Kayla
Seller's Agent
Kari Crimmins
North Pointe Realty Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Chris Mattson
Realty ONE Group Choice
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$299,900
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$292,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,263
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.80%
Original Mortgage
$294,467
Outstanding Balance
$294,192
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$1,555

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2017
Sold by
Grosskreutz Gerald and Grosskreutz Rebecca J
Bought by
Ploenzke Donald L and Waldhauser Sheryl K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,910
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2009
Sold by
Richards Ronald T
Bought by
Grooskreutz Gerald and Grosskreutz Rebecca J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,640
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2009
Sold by
Richards Ronald T
Bought by
U S Bank Na
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $299,900 Title Team
Warranty Deed $139,900 Lawyers Title Services
Warranty Deed $109,900 Complete Title Services
Sheriffs Deed $223,109 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $294,467 FHA
Previous Owner $125,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,640 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Sold $299,900 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $834 $233,500 $31,300 $202,200
2023 $944 $256,100 $26,800 $229,300
2022 $1,000 $256,100 $26,800 $229,300
2021 $958 $168,700 $18,400 $150,300
2020 $936 $159,700 $18,400 $141,300
2019 $870 $135,700 $17,400 $118,300
2018 $744 $119,100 $17,400 $101,700
2017 $734 $119,100 $17,400 $101,700
2016 $698 $0 $0 $0
2015 $698 $122,100 $17,200 $104,900
2014 $468 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6777990

NorthstarMLS

APN: 25-023-2205

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