Cass County property record for 1836 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,120 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 12.9 acres (564,538 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2026) |
| APN | 32-008-2305 |
| Primary APN | 32-008-2305 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 564,538 sqft (12.9 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 52465 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1836 20TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 WHICH LIES S OF |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1836 20th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33018 CONIFER DR, BURTRUM, MN 56318-4573 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201229256 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1836 20th Ave NW was $1,786, up 12.6% 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 | $1,786.00 (+12.61%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,586.00 | $350,100 Land $71,300 Building $278,800 | $350,100 Land $71,300 Building $278,800 |
| 2023 | $1,252.00 | ||
| 2022 | $271,000 Land $52,900 Building $218,100 | $271,000 Land $52,900 Building $218,100 |
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 1836 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 1836 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 64% of the US · above 64% 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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