2189 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 2189 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,123 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	40.2 acres (1,754,161 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$350,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,562 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Sale Jan 2023 Sale + 4 more
APN	`02-018-1200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-018-1200`
Alternative APN	`704`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,123 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	2,123 sqft
Basement Area	703 sqft
Finished Basement	703 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Logs
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	1,754,161 sqft (40.2 acres)
Garage Area	1,696 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	68 sqft
Deck Area	444 sqft
Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Pole Barn	1,728 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	704
Street Address	2189 8TH ST SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2368
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	NW1/4 OF NE1/4
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	18
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	BARCLAY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1085
Census Tract	960600

Owner

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 26, 2023	Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
Jan 9, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Dec 4, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 26, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 26, 2019	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer
Oct 23, 2018	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20221504267
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 12, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000650915
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2023
Property Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368
Document Number	A000697482
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2023
Instrument	A000697482
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368

January 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jan 9, 2023
Property Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368
Document Number	A000691085
Instrument Date	Jul 15, 2022
Instrument	A000691085
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1080, CROSSLAKE, MN 56442-1080

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Dec 4, 2020
Property Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368
Document Number	A000666752
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2020
Instrument	A000666752
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	EXCELSIR BLVD, HOPKINS, MN 55345

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2019
Property Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368
Document Number	A000650915
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2019
Instrument	A000650915
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8096 EXCELSIOR BLVD, HOPKINS, MN 55343-3415

June 2019: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2019
Property Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368
Document Number	A000650914
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2019
Instrument	A000650914
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8096 EXCELSIOR BLVD, HOPKINS, MN 55343-3415

October 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 23, 2018
Property Address	2189 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2368
Document Number	A000645346
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2018
Instrument	A000645346
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8096 EXCELSIOR BLVD, HOPKINS, MN 55343-3415

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Barclay 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	$2,562.00 (+3.39%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$2,478.00 (+24.65%)	$614,100 (+17.08%) Land $155,300 Building $458,800	$614,100 (+17.08%) Land $155,300 Building $458,800
2023	$1,988.00
2022		$524,500 Land $95,900 Building $428,600	$524,500 Land $95,900 Building $428,600

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 66% of the US · above 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Tremolo Communications Fiber	2,500 / 2,500

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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