Cass County property record for 1556 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,462 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | 32-016-1210 |
| Primary APN | 32-016-1210 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,090 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 282 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22869 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1556 12TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1556 12th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4660 DEERWOOD LN N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55442-2412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 1556 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000639041 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000639041 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1556 12th Ave NW was $2,462, up 18.6% 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 | $2,462.00 (+18.59%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,076.00 | $486,200 Land $135,100 Building $351,100 | $486,200 Land $135,100 Building $351,100 |
| 2023 | $1,622.00 | ||
| 2022 | $351,800 Land $102,300 Building $249,500 | $351,800 Land $102,300 Building $249,500 |
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 1556 12th Ave 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 1556 12th Ave 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 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 19 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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