2059 15th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 2059 15th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.99 acres (43,124 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$450,000 (Nov 2008)
Tax Bill	$3,418 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2017 Transfer Aug 2017 Transfer
APN	`32-004-3312`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-004-3312`
Alternative APN	`22513`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,248 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,248 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Log
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Rustic
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Log
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	43,124 sqft (0.99 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 149 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	1,280 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	420 sqft
Deck Area	32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22513
Street Address	2059 15TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2141
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Description	PART OF GOV LOT 9, SEC 4-139-29
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	04
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PONTO LAKE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
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	1704 BLACKBERRY CIR, SARTELL, MN 56377-4524
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 2, 2017	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Aug 2, 2017	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 6, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2008544134
Last Transfer Date	Jul 28, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000633065
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2017: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2017
Property Address	2059 15TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2141
Document Number	A000633066
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2017
Instrument	A000633066
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

August 2017: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2017
Property Address	2059 15TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2141
Document Number	A000633065
Instrument Date	Jul 28, 2017
Instrument	A000633065
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

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	$3,418.00 (+4.72%)
2025	$3,264.00 (+30.04%)	$616,300 (+21.51%) Land $168,100 Building $448,200	$616,300 (+21.51%) Land $168,100 Building $448,200
2023	$2,510.00
2022		$507,200 Land $101,100 Building $406,100	$507,200 Land $101,100 Building $406,100

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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
TDS Telecom Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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