Cass County property record for 1536 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $948 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 32-004-3315 |
| Primary APN | 32-004-3315 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22515 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1536 20TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13361 WYOLA RD, HOPKINS, MN 55305-4038 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009551137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000552810 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 1536 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2140 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000633435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000633435 |
| Name | CROW WING POWER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BRAINERD, MN 56401 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 59 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2022 |
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 | $948.00 (+19.1%) | ||
| 2025 | $796.00 (+28.39%) | $172,900 (+39.32%) Land $101,000 Building $71,900 | $172,900 (+39.32%) Land $101,000 Building $71,900 |
| 2023 | $620.00 | ||
| 2022 | $124,100 Land $61,800 Building $62,300 | $124,100 Land $61,800 Building $62,300 |
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 | 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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