Cass County property record for 159 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 520 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.36 acres (59,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,702 (2026) |
| APN | 32-466-0210 |
| Primary APN | 32-466-0210 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 520 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Log |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 59,272 sqft (1.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 1,220 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,728 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23818 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 THRU 4 BLK 2 & N284 FT OF BLK 1 & |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMP BLANCHE |
| Legal Block | 1-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 32-466-0210
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9243 55TH ST N, LAKE ELMO, MN 55042-9552 |
| 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 | Ponto Lake 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 | $4,702.00 (+89.6%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,480.00 (+33.19%) | $849,000 (+109.94%) Land $780,900 Building $68,100 | $849,000 (+109.94%) Land $780,900 Building $68,100 |
| 2023 | $1,862.00 | ||
| 2022 | $404,400 Land $354,800 Building $49,600 | $404,400 Land $354,800 Building $49,600 |
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 6% of the US · above 20% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 9,091 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 15 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| TDS Telecom | DSL | 50 / 10 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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