Cass County property record for 147 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 2.8 acres (121,968 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,780 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Refinance |
| APN | 32-466-0220 |
| Primary APN | 32-466-0220 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 121,968 sqft (2.8 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 210 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23819 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 147 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2385 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5, BLK 2 AND THAT PORTION OF BLK 1 LYG |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMP BLANCHE |
| Legal Block | 1-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2385 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 147 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2385 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000657230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000657230 |
| Name | CROW WING POWER CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,780.00 (+46.86%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,212.00 (+33.77%) | $378,100 (+66.49%) Land $219,000 Building $159,100 | $378,100 (+66.49%) Land $219,000 Building $159,100 |
| 2023 | $906.00 | ||
| 2022 | $227,100 Land $100,900 Building $126,200 | $227,100 Land $100,900 Building $126,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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