1573 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1573 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	13.9 acres (608,098 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,364 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Construction Loan Jul 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`32-016-1211`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-016-1211`
Alternative APN	`22870`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,008 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,008 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2017
Effective Year Built	Effective 2017
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	608,098 sqft (13.9 acres)
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	24 sqft
Deck Area	64 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22870
Street Address	1573 12TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2129
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT OF GOV LOT 2, SEC 16-139-29
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	1022
Census Tract	960302

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1573 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2129
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 14, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Jul 18, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK
May 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1573 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2129
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000631586
Date	Jun 14, 2017
Instrument	A000631586

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	WALKER, MN 56484

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	11 Months
Due	May 9, 2018

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1573 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2129
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000642417
Date	Jul 18, 2018
Instrument	A000642417

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	354 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1573 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2129
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000659392
Date	May 13, 2020
Instrument	A000659392

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

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	$1,364.00 (+11.62%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,222.00 (+35.48%)	$294,600 (+30.41%) Land $103,400 Building $191,200	$294,600 (+30.41%) Land $103,400 Building $191,200
2023	$902.00
2022		$225,900 Land $76,400 Building $149,500	$225,900 Land $76,400 Building $149,500

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 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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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