Cass County property record for 1605 72nd Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 80.2 acres (3,495,690 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2026) |
| APN | 25-025-1100 |
| Primary APN | 25-025-1100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Log |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,495,690 sqft (80.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 16841 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1605 72ND AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | N1/2 OF NE |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MCKINLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4033 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
1605 72nd Ave SW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2006.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 77, GARFIELD, MN 56332-0077 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000511551 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1605 72nd Ave SW was $1,188, up 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | McKinley Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,188.00 (+7.22%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,108.00 | $329,300 Land $273,500 Building $55,800 | $329,300 Land $273,500 Building $55,800 |
| 2023 | $824.00 | ||
| 2022 | $234,200 Land $174,800 Building $59,400 | $234,200 Land $174,800 Building $59,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 1605 72nd Ave SW; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1605 72nd Ave SW is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · above 78% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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, as of December 31, 2025
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