1870 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1870 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2018
Lot Size	20.2 acres (883,397 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$500,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,248 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale + 1 more
APN	`02-017-3400`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-017-3400`
Alternative APN	`693`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	1,440 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,440 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2018
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Exterior Material	Metal
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	883,397 sqft (20.2 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	320 sqft
Pole Barn	2,400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	693
Street Address	1870 12TH ST SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2626
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	W1/2 OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	17
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	BARCLAY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1091
Census Tract	960600

Owner

1870 12th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1870 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2626
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 7, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
Jan 5, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Nov 20, 2018	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20221503855
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1870 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2626
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000645743
Date	Nov 7, 2018
Instrument	A000645743

Lender

Name	FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

January 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2023
Property Address	1870 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2626
Document Number	A000691020
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2022
Instrument	A000691020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	20445 BRIGHT WING TRL, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80908-2313

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2018
Property Address	1870 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2626
Document Number	A000646065
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2018
Instrument	A000646065
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1890 24TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2257

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1870 12th St SW was $2,248 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Barclay Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,248.00 (+1.54%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$2,214.00	$534,300 Land $127,500 Building $406,800	$534,300 Land $127,500 Building $406,800
2023	$432.00
2022		$143,500 Land $71,100 Building $72,400	$143,500 Land $71,100 Building $72,400

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 1870 12th St SW.

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

Wildfire risk around 1870 12th St SW is low, with a 0.03% 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	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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