Cass County property record for 1699 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 12.6 acres (549,727 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,652 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 32-007-4400 |
| Primary APN | 32-007-4400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,376 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 549,727 sqft (12.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 340 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 2,424 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22627 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1699 20TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF SE SE & PT OF GOV LOT 11, SEC 7-139-29 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3640 INDEPENDENCE RD, MAPLE PLAIN, MN 55359-9759 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 1699 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2157 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000673224 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000673224 |
| Name | TRADITION MORTGAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $2,652.00 (+11.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,382.00 (+22.28%) | $519,400 (+22.76%) Land $204,100 Building $315,300 | $519,400 (+22.76%) Land $204,100 Building $315,300 |
| 2023 | $1,948.00 | ||
| 2022 | $423,100 Land $194,300 Building $228,800 | $423,100 Land $194,300 Building $228,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 25 / 5 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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