1978 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 1978 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 738 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.62 acres (27,007 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,092 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Transfer Apr 2023 Transfer + 2 more
APN	`32-010-2202`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-010-2202`
Alternative APN	`22705`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	738 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	738 sqft
Interior Walls	Paneling

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Rolled Roofing
Lot Area	27,007 sqft (0.62 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Type	Mixed
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater
Heating Fuel	Wood
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22705
Street Address	1978 12TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2134
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Description	PART OF GOV LOT 1
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	10
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PONTO LAKE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	960302

Owner

1978 12th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2018.

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	PO BOX 654, CONRAD, IA 50621-0654
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 20, 2023	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Apr 20, 2023	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Aug 2, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 6, 2017	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jul 30, 2018
Transfer Doc	0000642910
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Apr 20, 2023
Property Address	1978 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2134
Document Number	A000693028
Instrument Date	Apr 12, 2023
Instrument	A000693028
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	504 N WASHINGTON ST, CONRAD, IA 50621-7798

April 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Apr 20, 2023
Property Address	1978 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2134
Document Number	A000693027
Instrument Date	Apr 12, 2023
Instrument	A000693027
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

August 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2018
Property Address	1978 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2134
Document Number	A000642910
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2018
Instrument	A000642910
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 654, CONRAD, IA 50621-0654

June 2017: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2017
Property Address	1978 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2134
Document Number	A000631336
Instrument Date	May 11, 2017
Instrument	A000631336
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$1.65
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 654, CONRAD, IA 50621-0654

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1978 12th Ave NW was $1,092, up 7.7% 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	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	$1,092.00 (+7.69%)
2025	$1,014.00	$210,600 Land $156,000 Building $54,600	$210,600 Land $156,000 Building $54,600
2023	$890.00
2022		$192,100 Land $154,000 Building $38,100	$192,100 Land $154,000 Building $38,100

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 1978 12th Ave 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

The area around 1978 12th Ave NW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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 16 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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