Cass County property record for 1498 45th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,372 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 60.3 acres (2,628,410 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,114 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| APN | 34-017-2200 |
| Primary APN | 34-017-2200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,372 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Log |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,628,410 sqft (60.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 4,320 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24684 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1498 45TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W1/2 OF NW1/4 LESS THE N1/2 OF NW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1498 45TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000709753 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1498 45TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000687987 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000687987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 42161 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,114.00 (+3.46%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,010.00 (+6.51%) | $993,300 (+7.33%) Land $164,600 Building $828,700 | $993,300 (+7.33%) Land $164,600 Building $828,700 |
| 2023 | $2,826.00 | ||
| 2022 | $925,500 Land $126,600 Building $798,900 | $925,500 Land $126,600 Building $798,900 |
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 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 cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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