Cass County property record for 260 44th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,045 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 18.6 acres (810,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $519,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,650 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| APN | 31-005-3201 |
| Primary APN | 31-005-3201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,045 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,045 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 810,216 sqft (18.6 acres) |
| Lot Width | 38.7 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 3,856 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21252 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 260 44TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NW SW LESS PT E OF RY |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1074 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
260 44th Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021675927 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000675926 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 260 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Document Number | A000675927 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000675927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 260 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Document Number | A000675928 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000675928 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 260 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Document Number | A000675926 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000675926 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1029, MONTICELLO, MN 55362-1029 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 260 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A000665039 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000665039 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 260 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
| Document Number | A000653646 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000653646 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2205 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 260 44th Ave SW was $3,650 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,650.00 (+3.87%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,514.00 | $712,000 Land $103,000 Building $609,000 | $712,000 Land $103,000 Building $609,000 |
| 2023 | $3,054.00 | ||
| 2022 | $612,700 Land $65,400 Building $547,300 | $612,700 Land $65,400 Building $547,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 260 44th Ave 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 risk around 260 44th Ave SW is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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