1734 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1734 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	0.48 acres (20,909 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$275,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill	$2,454 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Refinance
APN	`32-377-0250`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-377-0250`
Alternative APN	`23461`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,458 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,458 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Logs
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	20,909 sqft (0.48 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 113 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	976 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	52 sqft
Patio Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	23461
Street Address	1734 12TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2132
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 11 & S1/2 OF LOT 12 BLK 2
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	PONTO POINT
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	11-12
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PONTO LAKE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	960302

Owner

Source: Cass County records · APN 32-377-0250

Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1734 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2132
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2015597579
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1734 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2132
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 06, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000681994
Date	Feb 23, 2022
Instrument	A000681994

Lender

Name	AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	349 Months
Due	Mar 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 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

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,454.00 (+11.95%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$2,192.00 (+25.83%)	$511,600 (+20.55%) Land $174,700 Building $336,900	$511,600 (+20.55%) Land $174,700 Building $336,900
2023	$1,742.00
2022		$424,400 Land $172,700 Building $251,700	$424,400 Land $172,700 Building $251,700

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land in reach
Wildfire Likelihood	Negligible
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.