1538 State 84 NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1538 State 84 NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,568 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	1.84 acres (80,150 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$149,900 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill	$466 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2025 Mortgage Dec 2024 Sale + 5 more
APN	`32-016-1403`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-016-1403`
Alternative APN	`22879`

Interior

Building Area	1,568 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,568 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	80,150 sqft (1.84 acres)
Lot Width	25 ft Width
Garage Type	Mixed
Driveway	Driveway

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22879
Street Address	1538 STATE 84 NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-3016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E 400 FT OF N 200 FT OF SE NE
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	16
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PONTO LAKE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3028
Census Tract	960200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	717 29TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2299
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 13, 2025	Warranty Deed, Transfer AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNESOTA
Dec 16, 2024	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer
Dec 16, 2024	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Nov 26, 2024	Deed of Distribution, Transfer
Nov 26, 2024	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Aug 25, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 16, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025712055
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 22, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	0000707687
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jun 13, 2025
Property Address	1538 STATE 84 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3016
Document Number	A000712055
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2025
Instrument	A000712055
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 29TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2299

Mortgage

Document Number	A000712056
Date	Jun 13, 2025
Instrument	A000712056

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF MINNESOTA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	36 Months
Due	Jun 13, 2028

December 2024: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2024
Property Address	1538 STATE 84 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3016
Document Number	A000708116
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2024
Instrument	A000708116
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	25653 BLUE BONNET RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4490

December 2024: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2024
Property Address	1538 STATE 84 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3016
Document Number	A000708118
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2024
Instrument	A000708118
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	339 PARKVIEW LN S, MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119-6915

Mortgage

Document Number	A000708119
Date	Dec 16, 2024
Instrument	A000708119

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2055

November 2024: Deed of Distribution, Transfer

Document Type	Deed of Distribution
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Nov 26, 2024
Property Address	1538 STATE 84 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3016
Document Number	A000707687
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2024
Instrument	A000707687
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	25653 BLUE BONNET RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4490

November 2024: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Nov 26, 2024
Property Address	1538 STATE 84 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3016
Document Number	A000707689
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2024
Instrument	A000707689
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	25653 BLUE BONNET RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4490

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2021
Property Address	1538 STATE 84 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3016
Document Number	A000676076
Instrument Date	Aug 24, 2021
Instrument	A000676076
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	25653 BLUE BONNET RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4490

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2019
Property Address	1538 STATE 84 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3016
Document Number	A000656159
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2019
Instrument	A000656159
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2527 16TH AVE, ROCHESTER, MN 55906

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Ponto Lake 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	$466.00 (-12.41%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$532.00 (+34.34%)	$114,100 (+35.03%) Land $27,800 Building $86,300	$114,100 (+35.03%) Land $27,800 Building $86,300
2023	$396.00
2022		$84,500 Land $23,800 Building $60,700	$84,500 Land $23,800 Building $60,700

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 80% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 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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