1788 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1788 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size1.37 acres (59,677 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$200,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$1,078 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Refinance
+ 6 more
APN32-017-4303

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN32-017-4303
Alternative APN
  • 22920

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area972 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area972 sqft
Basement Area780 sqft
Finished Basement780 sqft
FlooringLaminate Plank
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area59,677 sqft (1.37 acres)
Lot Width10.5 ft Width
Garage Area800 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area72 sqft
Deck Area80 sqft
Lean-To1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelPropane
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number22920
Street Address1788 STATE 87 NW
CityBACKUS
StateMN
Zip56435-3022
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF SW SE
Legal Range29
Legal Township139
Legal Section17
JurisdictionCASS MN
Township / Civil DivisionPONTO LAKE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract960302

Owner

1788 State 87 NW, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address24686 315TH ST, RED WING, MN 55066
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 4, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HARVEST BANK
Oct 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
ROCKET MORTGAGE
Aug 25, 2006Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WALKER
Nov 21, 2008Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WALKER
Mar 20, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Mar 20, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HIGHLAND BANK
Mar 20, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Dec 8, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 8, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20241630884
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MN
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000639554
DateApr 4, 2018
InstrumentA000639554
Lender
NameHARVEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MN
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000678341
DateOct 26, 2021
InstrumentA000678341
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

August 2006: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MN
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000517031
DateAug 25, 2006
InstrumentA000517031
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WALKER
TypeBank
AddressWALKER, MN 56484
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record

November 2008: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MN
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000544186
DateNov 21, 2008
InstrumentA000544186
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WALKER
TypeBank
AddressWALKER, MN 56484
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term36 Months
DueNov 13, 2011
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MN
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000701432
DateMar 20, 2024
InstrumentA000701432
Lender
NameWINTRUST MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2054

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCASS MN
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000701433
DateMar 20, 2024
InstrumentA000701433
Lender
NameHIGHLAND BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueMar 18, 2044

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCASS MN
Recording DateMar 20, 2024
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Document NumberA000701431
Instrument DateMar 18, 2024
InstrumentA000701431
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000701432
DateMar 20, 2024
InstrumentA000701432
Lender
NameWINTRUST MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2054

Mortgage

Document NumberA000701433
DateMar 20, 2024
InstrumentA000701433
Lender
NameHIGHLAND BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueMar 18, 2044

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCASS MN
Recording DateDec 8, 2020
Property Address1788 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3022
Document NumberA000666868
Instrument DateDec 4, 2020
InstrumentA000666868
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressSTATE HILY 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435

Mortgage

Document NumberA000666869
DateDec 8, 2020
InstrumentA000666869
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS INC
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term373 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1788 State 87 NW was $1,078, up 100.4% from the year before.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyCass County
County SubdivisionPonto Lake Township
Unified School DistrictPine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,078.00 (+100.37%)
2025$538.00$208,000 Land $23,800 Building $184,200$208,000 Land $23,800 Building $184,200
2023$432.00
2022$115,300 Land $19,700 Building $95,600$115,300 Land $19,700 Building $95,600

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1788 State 87 NW.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1788 State 87 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3

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