1600 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1600 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 908 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,468 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2017 Mortgage
APN	`32-009-4301`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-009-4301`
Alternative APN	`22685`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	908 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	908 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 154 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	352 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22685
Street Address	1600 12TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Description	PT OF GOV LOT 4
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	09
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PONTO LAKE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	960302

Owner

1600 12th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	600 S GREENLEAF DR, SAINT PAUL, MN 55123-2065
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Feb 4, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000629187
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Mar 9, 2017
Property Address	1600 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435
Document Number	A000629187
Instrument Date	Feb 4, 2017
Instrument	A000629187
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021
Title Company	LAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$585.75
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5174 UPPER 183RD ST W, FARMINGTON, MN 55024-8708

Mortgage

Document Number	A000629188
Date	Mar 9, 2017
Instrument	A000629188

Lender

Name	WINGS FINANCIAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT PAUL, MN 55124

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2022
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	5%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	8%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1600 12th Ave NW was $1,468, up 8.9% from the year before.

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	$1,468.00 (+8.9%)
2025	$1,348.00	$286,200 Land $181,400 Building $104,800	$286,200 Land $181,400 Building $104,800
2023	$1,222.00
2022		$264,500 Land $179,400 Building $85,100	$264,500 Land $179,400 Building $85,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1600 12th Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 1600 12th Ave 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	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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