Cass County property record for 249 12th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 2.18 acres (94,961 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,805 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,552 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| APN | 02-004-4104 |
| Primary APN | 02-004-4104 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 94,961 sqft (2.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 272 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 12TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 3 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BARCLAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
249 12th Ave SW, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2024.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 MINNESOTA AVE W, WALKER, MN 56484-1069 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241625700 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000671118 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 249 12TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000671118 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000671118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 270 S SNOWMASS ST, AURORA, CO 80011 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 12th Ave SW was $1,552, up 14.3% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Barclay Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,552.00 (+14.29%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,358.00 | $334,800 Land $82,900 Building $251,900 | $334,800 Land $82,900 Building $251,900 |
| 2023 | $1,326.00 | ||
| 2022 | $300,500 Land $85,900 Building $214,600 | $300,500 Land $85,900 Building $214,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 249 12th Ave SW.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Outside mapped area |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 249 12th Ave SW 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 94% of the US · lower than 80% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tremolo Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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