Cass County property record for 1968 40th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 40.2 acres (1,751,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,256 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Refinance May 2022 Sale + 3 more |
| APN | 34-009-2201 |
| Primary APN | 34-009-2201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,751,112 sqft (40.2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 15 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 2,688 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 52060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1968 40TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | NW1/4 OF NW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1019 45TH AVE NE, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56304-4667 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ST CLOUD FINANCIAL CU |
| May 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| May 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| May 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221407550 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000652104 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 1968 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000688112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000688112 |
| Name | ST CLOUD FINANCIAL CU |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2023 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1968 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000683897 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000683897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1019 45TH AVE NE, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56304-4667 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1968 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000683899 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000683899 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20311 215TH AVE NW, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-8112 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1968 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000683898 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000683898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20311 215TH AVE NW, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-8112 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1968 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000652104 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000652104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20311 215TH AVE NW, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-8112 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,256.00 (+52.58%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,134.00 (+305.7%) | $661,700 (+362.4%) Land $190,600 Building $471,100 | $661,700 (+362.4%) Land $190,600 Building $471,100 |
| 2023 | $526.00 | ||
| 2022 | $143,100 Land $143,100 | $143,100 Land $143,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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