Cass County property record for 1055 42nd Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,288 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 40.4 acres (1,759,824 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2026) |
| APN | 31-017-3100 |
| Primary APN | 31-017-3100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,759,824 sqft (40.4 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 2,172 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 118 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21548 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1055 42ND AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2341 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | NE1/4 OF SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
1055 42nd Ave SW, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2007.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1055 42ND AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000534769 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1055 42nd Ave SW was $1,182 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,182.00 (+3.87%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,138.00 | $357,800 Land $120,200 Building $237,600 | $357,800 Land $120,200 Building $237,600 |
| 2023 | $1,026.00 | ||
| 2022 | $294,300 Land $79,300 Building $215,000 | $294,300 Land $79,300 Building $215,000 |
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 1055 42nd Ave 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 1055 42nd Ave SW is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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