Cass County property record for 1298 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $76.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 32-004-4301 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
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| Account Number | 22534 |
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| Street Address | 1298 20TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Usage | Vacant Land Property Usage |
| Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | S208.71 FT OF E208.71 FT OF SW SE |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 32-004-4301
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 WHISPERING OAKS DR, ALBANY, MN 56307-4521 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Jan 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000647289 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1298 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000699416 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000699416 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 01, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 135 WHISPERING OAKS DR, ALBANY, MN 56307-4521 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1298 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000647292 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 01, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000647292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 WHISERING DR, ALBANY, MN 56307 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1298 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000647291 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000647291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 WHISERING DR, ALBANY, MN 56307 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1298 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000647290 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000647290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 WHISERING DR, ALBANY, MN 56307 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1298 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000647289 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000647289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 WHISERING DR, ALBANY, MN 56307 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
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 | $76.00 (+5.56%) | ||
| 2025 | $72.00 (+157.14%) | $18,000 (+125%) Land $18,000 | $18,000 (+125%) Land $18,000 |
| 2023 | $28.00 | ||
| 2022 | $8,000 Land $8,000 | $8,000 Land $8,000 |
Our records do not include FEMA flood map data for 1298 20th St NW; wildfire exposure is indirect.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
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Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 39th in Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — about 1 in 5,882 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach of burnable land · adjoins burnable vegetation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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