Cass County property record for 2540 County 41 NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 79.5 acres (3,464,327 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,718 (2026) |
| APN | 16-031-3100 |
| Primary APN | 16-031-3100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,464,327 sqft (79.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 28 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 10421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2540 COUNTY 41 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SE1/4 OF SW1/4 & SW1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 140 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HIRAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3068 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 16-031-3100
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2540 COUNTY 41 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Hiram Township |
| Unified School District | Walker-Hackensack-Akeley 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 | $1,718.00 (+3.74%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,656.00 (+13.11%) | $485,000 (+17.46%) Land $193,400 Building $291,600 | $485,000 (+17.46%) Land $193,400 Building $291,600 |
| 2023 | $1,464.00 | ||
| 2022 | $412,900 Land $168,800 Building $244,100 | $412,900 Land $168,800 Building $244,100 |
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 | Not on file |
|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 3 locations within about half a mile of this property, a small sample
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| TDS Telecom | DSL | 10 / 1 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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