1836 State 371 SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1836 State 371 SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details7,416 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size22 acres (958,320 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$650,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$2,480 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2017 Transfer
APN31-026-4001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN31-026-4001
Alternative APN
  • 21821

Interior

Building Area7,416 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area7,416 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Lot Area958,320 sqft (22 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number21821
Street Address1836 STATE 371 SW
CityBACKUS
StateMN
Zip56435
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionNLY 440 FT OF N1/2 OF SE, N & E OF R/O/W
Legal Range30
Legal Township138
Legal Section26
JurisdictionCASS MN
Township / Civil DivisionPINE RIVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract960600

Owner

1836 State 371 SW, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2017.

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address714 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD SW, BRAINERD, MN 56401-8291
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST
Jan 26, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 11, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017628270
Prior Transfer DateNov 29, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000628268
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCASS MN
Recording DateJan 26, 2017
Property Address1836 STATE 371 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435
Document NumberA000628270
Instrument DateJan 19, 2017
InstrumentA000628270
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 5, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,145.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document NumberA000628271
DateJan 26, 2017
InstrumentA000628271
Lender
NameFRANDSEN BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressBAXTER, MN 56425
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term61 Months
DueFeb 1, 2022

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCASS MN
Recording DateJan 26, 2017
Property Address1836 STATE 371 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435
Document NumberA000628268
Instrument DateNov 29, 2016
InstrumentA000628268
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 67, PINE RIVER, MN 56474-0067

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1836 State 371 SW was $2,480, up 4.2% from the year before.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyCass County
County SubdivisionPine River Township
Unified School DistrictPine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,480.00 (+4.2%)
2025$2,380.00$268,400 Land $106,000 Building $162,400$268,400 Land $106,000 Building $162,400
2023$2,148.00
2022$216,000 Land $65,700 Building $150,300$216,000 Land $65,700 Building $150,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1836 State 371 SW.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1836 State 371 SW is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Tremolo Communications
Fiber
2,500 / 2,500

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