Cass County property record for 1566 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 734 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,254 (2026) |
| APN | 32-004-3323 |
| Primary APN | 32-004-3323 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 734 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 734 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1566 20TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2140 |
| 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 |
1566 20th St NW, a residential property, is held in a trust since September 2012.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16311 ROYAL RD, ANOKA, MN 55303-8027 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012583724 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1566 20th St NW was $1,254, up 16.5% 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 | $1,254.00 (+16.54%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,076.00 | $231,500 Land $100,000 Building $131,500 | $231,500 Land $100,000 Building $131,500 |
| 2023 | $828.00 | ||
| 2022 | $166,500 Land $60,400 Building $106,100 | $166,500 Land $60,400 Building $106,100 |
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 1566 20th St 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 1566 20th St 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 | 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber · DSL | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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