239 34th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 239 34th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	38.9 acres (1,697,969 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$946 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Transfer Sep 2023 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`34-034-2400`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-034-2400`
Alternative APN	`25271`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,464 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,464 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	1,697,969 sqft (38.9 acres)
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	480 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Lean-To	2 sqft
Pole Barn	2,560 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	25271
Street Address	239 34TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2313
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SE NW SEC 34-139-30
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	34
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	POWERS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1044
Census Tract	960600

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	239 34TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2313
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 4, 2023	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Sep 20, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
May 1, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 1, 2018
Deed Sale	May 1, 2018
Deed Document Number	2018640179
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Dec 4, 2023
Property Address	239 34TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2313
Document Number	A000699238
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2023
Instrument	A000699238
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 1, 2024

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

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	239 34TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2313
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000697283
Date	Sep 20, 2023
Instrument	A000697283

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	May 1, 2018
Property Address	239 34TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2313
Document Number	A000640179
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2018
Instrument	A000640179
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

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	239 34TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2313

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Powers 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	$946.00 (+14.81%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$824.00 (+12.88%)	$346,500 (+11.41%) Land $139,000 Building $207,500	$346,500 (+11.41%) Land $139,000 Building $207,500
2023	$730.00
2022		$311,000 Land $114,800 Building $196,200	$311,000 Land $114,800 Building $196,200

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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
TDS Telecom DSL	50 / 10
AT&T Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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