Cass County property record for 1180 40th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (440,392 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,368 (2026) |
| APN | 34-021-2201 |
| Primary APN | 34-021-2201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 440,392 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24784 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1180 40TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NW OF NW NW, SEC 21-139-30 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1180 40th Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2016.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1180 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000620281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1180 40th Ave NW was $1,368 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.4% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,368.00 (+11.4%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,228.00 | $294,400 Land $60,600 Building $233,800 | $294,400 Land $60,600 Building $233,800 |
| 2023 | $1,194.00 | ||
| 2022 | $266,700 Land $45,900 Building $220,800 | $266,700 Land $45,900 Building $220,800 |
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 1180 40th Ave NW.
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 1180 40th Ave NW 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 25 / 5 |
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