1286 3rd St NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1286 3rd St NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	13.3 acres (582,397 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$670,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,442 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`32-033-1106`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-033-1106`
Alternative APN	`23323`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,008 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	582,397 sqft (13.3 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 192 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	1,936 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	168 sqft
Deck Area	176 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	23323
Street Address	1286 3RD ST NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2281
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Description	PT OF GOV LOT 1
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	33
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PONTO LAKE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3069
Census Tract	960200

Owner

Source: Cass County records · APN 32-033-1106

Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	588 24TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2268
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021675118
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 27, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000520941
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2021
Property Address	1286 3RD ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2281
Document Number	A000675118
Instrument Date	Jul 26, 2021
Instrument	A000675118
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2021
Title Company	MISC COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	PO BOX 696, PINE RIVER, MN 56474-0696
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	A000675119
Date	Jul 29, 2021
Instrument	A000675119

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Ponto Lake Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,442.00 (+11.2%)
2025	$4,894.00 (+41.94%)	$968,100 (+38.26%) Land $694,000 Building $274,100	$968,100 (+38.26%) Land $694,000 Building $274,100
2023	$3,448.00
2022		$700,200 Land $485,300 Building $214,900	$700,200 Land $485,300 Building $214,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
AT&T Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: TDS Telecom.

Based on FCC filings for 19 locations within half a mile of this property.

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