Cass County property record for 2881 8th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 768 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 3.33 acres (145,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $94,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,108 (2026) |
| APN | 34-026-1101 |
| Primary APN | 34-026-1101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 768 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 145,055 sqft (3.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 362 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2881 8TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2375 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1502 MAPLE CIR, BUFFALO, MN 55313-2250 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012582051 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000582049 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,108.00 (-4.81%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,164.00 (+25.43%) | $212,800 (+17.12%) Land $178,600 Building $34,200 | $212,800 (+17.12%) Land $178,600 Building $34,200 |
| 2023 | $928.00 | ||
| 2022 | $181,700 Land $148,800 Building $32,900 | $181,700 Land $148,800 Building $32,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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