Cass County property record for 1990 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,976 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $311,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,632 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Refinance |
| APN | 32-010-2201 |
| Primary APN | 32-010-2201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,976 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22704 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1990 12TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | REV DESCT 1 OF GOV LOT1 |
| 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 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2703 GARWIN RD, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 50158-9826 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007530036 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 1990 12TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000649079 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000649079 |
| Name | MECHANICS & FARMERS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2039 |
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 | $7,632.00 (+0.47%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,596.00 (+243.09%) | $1,320,200 (+174.41%) Land $306,800 Building $1,013,400 | $1,320,200 (+174.41%) Land $306,800 Building $1,013,400 |
| 2023 | $2,214.00 | ||
| 2022 | $481,100 Land $304,800 Building $176,300 | $481,100 Land $304,800 Building $176,300 |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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