Cass County property record for 1497 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 336 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 5.5 acres (239,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,024 (2026) |
| APN | 32-021-2200 |
| Primary APN | 32-021-2200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 336 sqft Building Perimeter |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 239,580 sqft (5.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 435 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,920 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1497 STATE 87 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | GOV LOT 1 EXC N900 FT THRF |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
1497 State 87 NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16184 70TH AVE N, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55311-2950 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1497 State 87 NW was $2,024, up 23% from the year before.
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 | $2,024.00 (+22.96%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,646.00 | $397,900 Land $252,000 Building $145,900 | $397,900 Land $252,000 Building $145,900 |
| 2023 | $1,198.00 | ||
| 2022 | $259,300 Land $190,200 Building $69,100 | $259,300 Land $190,200 Building $69,100 |
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 1497 State 87 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 1497 State 87 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 13 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.
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