Cass County property record for 1570 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 724 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,040 (2026) |
| APN | 32-016-1208 |
| Primary APN | 32-016-1208 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 724 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22867 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1570 12TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART 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 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7312 HILLTON RD, ROYALTON, MN 56373-4006 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016622849 |
| 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 | $1,040.00 (+27.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $814.00 (+7.39%) | $200,100 (+22.46%) Land $123,100 Building $77,000 | $200,100 (+22.46%) Land $123,100 Building $77,000 |
| 2023 | $758.00 | ||
| 2022 | $163,400 Land $109,500 Building $53,900 | $163,400 Land $109,500 Building $53,900 |
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 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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