Cass County property record for 252 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,288 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| APN | 32-029-3415 |
| Primary APN | 32-029-3415 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 131 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23221 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1070 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 32-029-3415
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9116 LOGAN AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55431-2216 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 08, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 08, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017633229 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000633229 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000633229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, HOME TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 9116 LOGAN AVE S, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431-2216 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,288.00 (+35.29%) | ||
| 2025 | $952.00 (+26.6%) | $249,900 (+54.07%) Land $109,400 Building $140,500 | $249,900 (+54.07%) Land $109,400 Building $140,500 |
| 2023 | $752.00 | ||
| 2022 | $162,200 Land $48,000 Building $114,200 | $162,200 Land $48,000 Building $114,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 39% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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