Cass County property record for 217 44th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (878,605 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,810 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 31-006-4101 |
| Primary APN | 31-006-4101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 878,605 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 2,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21303 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 44TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 660' OF NE SE |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
217 44th Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015615627 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 217 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000676393 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000676393 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 44th Ave SW was $2,810 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.8% 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 | $2,810.00 (+10.8%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,536.00 | $548,000 Land $120,100 Building $427,900 | $548,000 Land $120,100 Building $427,900 |
| 2023 | $1,794.00 | ||
| 2022 | $378,000 Land $71,600 Building $306,400 | $378,000 Land $71,600 Building $306,400 |
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 217 44th 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 217 44th 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 6 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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