2540 20th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 2540 20th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	1.72 acres (74,923 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$24,500 (Apr 2011)
Tax Bill	$442 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Transfer Aug 2018 Sale
APN	`31-036-1212`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31-036-1212`
Alternative APN	`22131`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	480 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	480 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	74,923 sqft (1.72 acres)
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Space Heater
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22131
Street Address	2540 20TH ST SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2254
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E250 FT OF W833 FT OF N300 FT OF NW1/4 OF
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	36
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PINE RIVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	960600

Owner

2540 20th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2540 20TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2254
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 13, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 13, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2011569712
Last Transfer Date	Jun 13, 2018
Transfer Doc	0000643178
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 13, 2018
Property Address	2540 20TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2254
Document Number	A000643178
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2018
Instrument	A000643178
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2540 20TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2254

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 13, 2018
Property Address	2540 20TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2254
Document Number	A000643181
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2018
Instrument	A000643181
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 14, 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	2540 20TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2254

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2540 20th St SW was $442, up 7.8% 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	Pine River 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	$442.00 (+7.8%)
2025	$410.00	$75,600 Land $30,000 Building $45,600	$75,600 Land $30,000 Building $45,600
2023	$358.00
2022		$62,100 Land $22,800 Building $39,300	$62,100 Land $22,800 Building $39,300

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 2540 20th 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 2540 20th St 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: TDS Telecom, Tremolo Communications.

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