2373 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 2373 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	13.1 acres (572,378 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$345,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,520 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Sale Mar 2019 Refinance + 1 more
APN	`02-019-2200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-019-2200`
Alternative APN	`736`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,470 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,470 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	572,378 sqft (13.1 acres)
Garage Area	2,308 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	198 sqft
Deck Area	200 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	736
Street Address	2373 12TH ST SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2272
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT OF W1/2 OF NW NW, SEC 19-138-29
Legal Range	29
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	19
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	BARCLAY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	960700

Owner

2373 12th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.

Source: Cass County records, as of September 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2373 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2272
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 11, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 19, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Oct 30, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2023
Property Address	2373 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435
Document Number	A000697902
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2023
Instrument	A000697902
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	2373 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	2373 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000648481
Date	Mar 19, 2019
Instrument	A000648481

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2034

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2018
Property Address	2373 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435
Document Number	A000645500
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2018
Instrument	A000645500
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
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	2373 12TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435

Mortgage

Document Number	A000645501
Date	Oct 30, 2018
Instrument	A000645501

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2373 12th St SW was $1,520 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.4% from the year before.

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	$1,520.00 (+0.4%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,514.00	$358,700 Land $61,800 Building $296,900	$358,700 Land $61,800 Building $296,900
2023	$1,244.00
2022		$321,300 Land $43,500 Building $277,800	$321,300 Land $43,500 Building $277,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 2373 12th St 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

Wildfire risk around 2373 12th St 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 62% of the US · above 66% 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 9 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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