1920 17th St NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1920 17th St NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$381,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,856 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Refinance Oct 2021 Line of Credit + 3 more
APN	`32-008-3100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-008-3100`
Alternative APN	`22647`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,572 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,572 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wood

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Garage Area	1,088 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22647
Street Address	1920 17TH ST NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2152
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PART OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4
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

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 24, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROW WING POWER CREDIT UNION
Oct 4, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CROW WING POWER CREDIT UNION
Jul 10, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK MINNESOTA
Oct 18, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 6, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 4, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 16, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000510002
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000682033
Date	Feb 24, 2022
Instrument	A000682033

Lender

Name	CROW WING POWER CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	37 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2025

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000677464
Date	Oct 4, 2021
Instrument	A000677464

Lender

Name	CROW WING POWER CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	61 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2026

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jul 10, 2023
Property Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152
Document Number	A000695108
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2023
Instrument	A000695108
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 1, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152

Mortgage

Document Number	A000695109
Date	Jul 10, 2023
Instrument	A000695109

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK MINNESOTA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	62 Months
Due	Sep 7, 2028

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 18, 2022
Property Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152
Document Number	A000689042
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2022
Instrument	A000689042
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2021
Property Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152
Document Number	A000671022
Instrument Date	Mar 22, 2021
Instrument	A000671022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1920 17TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2152

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Ponto Lake 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	$1,856.00 (+12.62%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,648.00 (+57.55%)	$393,700 (+51.6%) Land $60,800 Building $332,900	$393,700 (+51.6%) Land $60,800 Building $332,900
2023	$1,046.00
2022		$259,700 Land $39,500 Building $220,200	$259,700 Land $39,500 Building $220,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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