Cass County property record for 191 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $796 (2026) |
| APN | 32-032-2204 |
| Primary APN | 32-032-2204 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft (1.4 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 171 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 191 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2385 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 1 LYG SLY OF THE PLAT |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
191 County 118 NW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2009.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 191 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2385 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000556503 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 191 County 118 NW was $796 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.7% 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 | $796.00 (+12.75%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $706.00 | $180,700 Land $18,000 Building $162,700 | $180,700 Land $18,000 Building $162,700 |
| 2023 | $578.00 | ||
| 2022 | $149,600 Land $16,000 Building $133,600 | $149,600 Land $16,000 Building $133,600 |
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 191 County 118 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 191 County 118 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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