Cass County property record for 1556 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (29,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,646 (2026) |
| APN | 32-004-3325 |
| Primary APN | 32-004-3325 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,320 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 29,185 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 864 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22523 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1556 20TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV 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 | 1547 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2140 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000542335 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,646.00 (+15.85%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,284.00 (+23.73%) | $497,900 (+33.24%) Land $132,000 Building $365,900 | $497,900 (+33.24%) Land $132,000 Building $365,900 |
| 2023 | $1,846.00 | ||
| 2022 | $373,700 Land $80,000 Building $293,700 | $373,700 Land $80,000 Building $293,700 |
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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