Cass County property record for 1797 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 3.39 acres (147,668 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,812 (2026) |
| APN | 32-007-4101 |
| Primary APN | 32-007-4101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 147,668 sqft (3.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 266 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 560 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22620 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1797 20TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2153 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT 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 |
1797 20th Ave NW, a residential property, is held in a trust since July 2014.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 262, TITONKA, IA 50480-0262 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201430977 |
| Deed Book / Page | 33 / 9000 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00033/9000 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1797 20th Ave NW was $1,812, up 10.6% 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 | $1,812.00 (+10.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,638.00 | $355,400 Land $145,000 Building $210,400 | $355,400 Land $145,000 Building $210,400 |
| 2023 | $1,418.00 | ||
| 2022 | $307,300 Land $144,500 Building $162,800 | $307,300 Land $144,500 Building $162,800 |
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 1797 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 1797 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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