Cass County property record for 1201 26th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 640 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,150 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale Jan 2022 Transfer |
| APN | 34-013-4324 |
| Primary APN | 34-013-4324 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 640 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 750 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24576 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1201 26TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 4 SEC 13-139-30 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1201 26th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2005.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11655 MARKET AVE, COLOGNE, MN 55322-9076 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000495177 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1201 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000681134 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000681134 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1201 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000681133 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000681133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11655 MARKET AVE, COLOGNE, MN 55322-9076 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1201 26th Ave NW was $1,150, up 7.5% 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 | $1,150.00 (+7.48%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,070.00 | $221,400 Land $144,600 Building $76,800 | $221,400 Land $144,600 Building $76,800 |
| 2023 | $1,054.00 | ||
| 2022 | $206,800 Land $140,500 Building $66,300 | $206,800 Land $140,500 Building $66,300 |
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 1201 26th 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 1201 26th 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 67% of the US · above 57% 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 37 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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