Cass County property record for 217 Grover Ave W, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.022 acres (975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,136 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale Jan 2021 Sale |
| APN | 82-340-0920 |
| Primary APN | 82-340-0920 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 975 sqft (0.022 acres) |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 44290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 GROVER AVE W |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3 THRU 5 BLK 9 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | KOOPS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BACKUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
217 Grover Ave W is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4172 COUNTY 5 NW, HACKENSACK, MN 56452-2092 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2021 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021675418 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000668544 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 GROVER AVE W, BACKUS, MN 56435-2210 |
| Document Number | A000675418 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000675418 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 215, HACKENSACK, MN 56452-0215 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 GROVER AVE W, BACKUS, MN 56435-2210 |
| Document Number | A000668544 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000668544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5251 245TH ST, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Grover Ave W was $1,136, up 12.3% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Backus City |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,136.00 (+12.25%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,012.00 | $101,000 Land $5,000 Building $96,000 | $101,000 Land $5,000 Building $96,000 |
| 2023 | $970.00 | ||
| 2022 | $89,500 Land $5,000 Building $84,500 | $89,500 Land $5,000 Building $84,500 |
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 Grover Ave W.
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 Grover Ave W is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Backus serves 267 people · EPA ID MN1110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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