Cass County property record for 1795 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 11.7 acres (510,523 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,108 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Transfer |
| APN | 32-007-4109 |
| Primary APN | 32-007-4109 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,145 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,145 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 510,523 sqft (11.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 233 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 428 sqft |
| Deck Area | 488 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1795 20TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1795 20th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5709 DUNCAN LN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55436-1603 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015611847 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034961 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1795 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2153 |
| Document Number | T000034961 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | T000034961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5709 DUNCAN LN, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55436-1603 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1795 20th Ave NW was $2,108, up 10.5% 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 | $2,108.00 (+10.48%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,908.00 | $414,800 Land $171,300 Building $243,500 | $414,800 Land $171,300 Building $243,500 |
| 2023 | $1,582.00 | ||
| 2022 | $343,200 Land $159,500 Building $183,700 | $343,200 Land $159,500 Building $183,700 |
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 1795 20th 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 1795 20th Ave 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 25 / 5 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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