Cass County property record for 265 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 2.22 acres (96,703 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,664 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| APN | 32-029-3306 |
| Primary APN | 32-029-3306 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 96,703 sqft (2.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 576 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2387 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART 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 |
265 County 118 NW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2387 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 265 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2387 |
| Document Number | A000683408 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000683408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2387 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 265 County 118 NW was $1,664 with a homeowner's exemption, up 24.6% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,664.00 (+24.55%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,336.00 | $355,100 Land $81,200 Building $273,900 | $355,100 Land $81,200 Building $273,900 |
| 2023 | $1,040.00 | ||
| 2022 | $258,200 Land $40,500 Building $217,700 | $258,200 Land $40,500 Building $217,700 |
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 265 County 118 NW.
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 265 County 118 NW 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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