1375 26th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1375 26th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	0.091 acres (3,973 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$560,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill	$3,164 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2005 Line of Credit Mar 2005 Line of Credit + 5 more
APN	`34-390-0110`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-390-0110`
Alternative APN	`25417`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	2,140 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	2,140 sqft
Basement Area	1,248 sqft
Finished Basement	1,248 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Logs
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,973 sqft (0.091 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 204 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Type	Mixed
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	60 sqft
Deck Area	63 sqft
Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	25417
Street Address	1375 26TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2163
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Description	LOT 1 BLK 1
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	13
Legal Subdivision	BIG PORTAGE POINT
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	POWERS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1049
Census Tract	960302

Owner

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	12055 DODD BLVD, ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068-3213
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 22, 2005	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Mar 17, 2005	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 4, 2022	Deed, Transfer MISC COMPANY
Oct 4, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer MISC COMPANY
Oct 4, 2022	Deed, Transfer MISC COMPANY
Oct 4, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK FORWARD
Oct 31, 2019	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20221469095
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000497564
Date	Apr 22, 2005
Instrument	A000497564

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	BILLINGS, MT 59107

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	478 Months
Due	Feb 22, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

March 2005: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000496193
Date	Mar 17, 2005
Instrument	A000496193

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	BILLINGS, MT 59107

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Mar 15, 2015

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2022
Property Address	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163
Document Number	A000688567
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2022
Instrument	A000688567
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026
Title Company	MISC COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1402 EAGLES EAST AVE, DAVENPORT, IA 52804

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2022
Property Address	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163
Document Number	A000688566
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2022
Instrument	A000688566
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2024
Title Company	MISC COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	Family Trust
Address	1402 EAGLES EAST AVE, DAVENPORT, IA 52804

October 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2022
Property Address	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163
Document Number	A000688565
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2022
Instrument	A000688565
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2024
Title Company	MISC COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2022
Property Address	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163
Document Number	A000688566
Instrument Date	Sep 30, 2022
Instrument	A000688566
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	MISC COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
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	Family Trust
Address	1402 EAGLES EAST AVE, DAVENPORT, IA 52804

Mortgage

Document Number	A000688568
Date	Oct 4, 2022
Instrument	A000688568

Lender

Name	BANK FORWARD

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	121 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2032

October 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2019
Property Address	1375 26TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2163
Document Number	A000654867
Instrument Date	Oct 18, 2019
Instrument	A000654867
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1375 28TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,164.00 (+3.6%)
2025	$3,054.00 (-8.4%)	$599,700 (-13.95%) Land $271,900 Building $327,800	$599,700 (-13.95%) Land $271,900 Building $327,800
2023	$3,334.00
2022		$696,900 Land $269,900 Building $427,000	$696,900 Land $269,900 Building $427,000

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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