Cass County property record for 1023 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (874,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,732 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Feb 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| APN | 32-019-1400 |
| Primary APN | 32-019-1400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,680 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 874,249 sqft (20 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 740 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 65 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,904 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22961 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4, SEC 19-139-29 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT VILLAGE OF PINE RIVER |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BLACKRIDGE BANK |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Executor's Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019651310 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000714444 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
| Document Number | A000714444 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | A000714444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A000668987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000668987 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
| Document Number | A000651310 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOBLE ESCROW & TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
| Document Number | A000651311 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651311 |
| Name | BLACKRIDGE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
| Document Number | A000651010 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2148 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,732.00 (+14.02%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,396.00 (+39.14%) | $565,500 (+6.92%) Land $120,000 Building $445,500 | $565,500 (+6.92%) Land $120,000 Building $445,500 |
| 2024 | $528,900 (+25.69%) Land $120,000 Building $408,900 | $528,900 (+25.69%) Land $120,000 Building $408,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,722.00 | ||
| 2022 | $420,800 Land $90,500 Building $330,300 | $420,800 Land $90,500 Building $330,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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