Cass County property record for 169 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.42 acres (61,855 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,002 (2026) |
| APN | 32-032-2205 |
| Primary APN | 32-032-2205 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 61,855 sqft (1.42 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23306 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 169 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2385 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PORTION OF UNPL GOV LOT 1, SEC 32-139 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
169 County 118 NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2385 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016620102 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000620101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 169 County 118 NW was $1,002 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.4% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,002.00 (+15.44%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $868.00 | $222,200 Land $25,300 Building $196,900 | $222,200 Land $25,300 Building $196,900 |
| 2023 | $666.00 | ||
| 2022 | $170,500 Land $19,300 Building $151,200 | $170,500 Land $19,300 Building $151,200 |
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 169 County 118 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 risk around 169 County 118 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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