Cass County property record for 1817 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 976 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,900 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,640 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer Aug 2021 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| APN | 32-020-1209 |
| Primary APN | 32-020-1209 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 146 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 88 sqft |
| Deck Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22982 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1817 STATE 87 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-3023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1817 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit 1ST NATIONAL BANK |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021675696 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000543715 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1817 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3023 |
| Document Number | A000681809 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000681809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 11852 165TH AVE NE, FOLEY, MN 56357-8513 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1817 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3023 |
| Document Number | A000675696 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000675696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 11852 165TH AVE NE, FOLEY, MN 56357-8513 |
| Document Number | A000675697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000675697 |
| Name | 1ST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1817 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3023 |
| Document Number | A000665915 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000665915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | SUNNY HILL DR, LAPORTE, MN 56461 |
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 | $1,640.00 (+10.66%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,482.00 (+29.77%) | $320,700 (+29.73%) Land $130,700 Building $190,000 | $320,700 (+29.73%) Land $130,700 Building $190,000 |
| 2023 | $1,142.00 | ||
| 2022 | $247,200 Land $108,400 Building $138,800 | $247,200 Land $108,400 Building $138,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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