Cass County property record for 1789 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 936 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,338 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 32-009-1306 |
| Primary APN | 32-009-1306 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 936 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22675 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1789 12TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT B-THAT PT OF GOV LOT 2, SEC 9-139-29 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1789 12th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1918 W HIGHVIEW DR, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379-2612 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1789 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000695883 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000695883 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 18TH ST NW, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379-9513 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1789 12th Ave NW was $1,338, up 9.5% 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 | $1,338.00 (+9.49%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,222.00 | $260,200 Land $149,100 Building $111,100 | $260,200 Land $149,100 Building $111,100 |
| 2023 | $1,046.00 | ||
| 2022 | $226,200 Land $137,200 Building $89,000 | $226,200 Land $137,200 Building $89,000 |
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 1789 12th Ave 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 1789 12th Ave NW is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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