Cass County property record for 2072 26th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,036 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 31-036-1206 |
| Primary APN | 31-036-1206 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 152 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22126 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2072 26TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | W300 FT OF S300 FT OF N966 FT OF NW NE |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
2072 26th Ave SW, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2072 26TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221466219 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000534750 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 2072 26TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2246 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000716825 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | A000716825 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 0.07% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2072 26TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2246 |
| Document Number | A000688368 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000688368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2072 26TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2246 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | A000688369 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000688369 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.3% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3.7% |
| Index | Other |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2072 26th Ave SW was $1,036, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,036.00 (+5.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $984.00 | $196,100 Land $33,500 Building $162,600 | $196,100 Land $33,500 Building $162,600 |
| 2023 | $866.00 | ||
| 2022 | $160,900 Land $24,500 Building $136,400 | $160,900 Land $24,500 Building $136,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 2072 26th Ave SW.
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 risk around 2072 26th Ave SW is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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