Cass County property record for 165 72nd Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 676 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 527 acres (22,966,574 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,676 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 25-001-1100 |
| Primary APN | 25-001-1100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 676 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,966,574 sqft (527 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 611 sqft |
| Deck Area | 66 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 16656 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 165 72ND AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2047 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | NE1/4, NW1/4 LESS SW1/4 THRF, SE1/4, & |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MCKINLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4035 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
165 72nd Ave SW, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Cass County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 72ND AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000581435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 165 72ND AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2047 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000671827 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000671827 |
| Name | FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK & TRUST |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 165 72nd Ave SW was $1,676 with a homeowner's exemption, down 10.1% 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 | $1,676.00 (-10.09%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,864.00 | $1,383,200 Land $1,317,300 Building $65,900 | $1,383,200 Land $1,317,300 Building $65,900 |
| 2023 | $1,750.00 | ||
| 2022 | $858,000 Land $795,900 Building $62,100 | $858,000 Land $795,900 Building $62,100 |
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 165 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 165 72nd Ave SW is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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