Cass County property record for 1024 N River Rd SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,056 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 6.4 acres (278,784 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,138 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Refinance |
| APN | 02-017-2403 |
| Primary APN | 02-017-2403 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Log |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 278,784 sqft (6.4 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 198 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 685 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1024 N RIVER RD SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF S 1/2 OF NW, SEC 17-138-29 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BARCLAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1080 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
1024 N River Rd SW, a residential property, is held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16126 MCKAY RD, BRAINERD, MN 56401-6185 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011576485 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000709057 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 1024 N RIVER RD SW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000657355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000657355 |
| Name | FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1024 N River Rd SW was $1,138, up 15.4% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Barclay Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,138.00 (+15.42%) | ||
| 2025 | $986.00 | $242,800 Land $110,000 Building $132,800 | $242,800 Land $110,000 Building $132,800 |
| 2023 | $800.00 | ||
| 2022 | $180,500 Land $71,000 Building $109,500 | $180,500 Land $71,000 Building $109,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1024 N River Rd SW.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1024 N River Rd SW is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tremolo Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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