Cass County property record for 2971 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 804 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 14.3 acres (622,908 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $970 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| APN | 34-023-4312 |
| Primary APN | 34-023-4312 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 804 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 804 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 622,908 sqft (14.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 656 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24935 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2971 STATE 87 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-3040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4 & GOVT LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
2971 State 87 NW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34121 N OAK DR, PEQUOT LAKES, MN 56472-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000673667 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2971 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040 |
| Document Number | A000673667 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000673667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2971 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2971 State 87 NW was $970 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
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 | $970.00 (+2.97%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $942.00 | $214,900 Land $133,600 Building $81,300 | $214,900 Land $133,600 Building $81,300 |
| 2023 | $796.00 | ||
| 2022 | $182,900 Land $109,100 Building $73,800 | $182,900 Land $109,100 Building $73,800 |
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 2971 State 87 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 2971 State 87 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 8 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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