Cass County property record for 159 12th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 348 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,236 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $374 (2026) |
| APN | 02-004-1402 |
| Primary APN | 02-004-1402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 348 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 348 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 218,236 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 488 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 12TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2280 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | E435.6' OF N500' OF S 950' OF SE NE |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BARCLAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 02-004-1402
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 176, MORSE BLUFF, NE 68648-0176 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Barclay Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $374.00 (+1%) | ||
| 2025 | $340.00 (+22.3%) | $72,700 (+24.91%) Land $50,300 Building $22,400 | $72,700 (+24.91%) Land $50,300 Building $22,400 |
| 2023 | $278.00 | ||
| 2022 | $58,200 Land $35,600 Building $22,600 | $58,200 Land $35,600 Building $22,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 39% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 11 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Co Technologies | Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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