2987 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 2987 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	5 acres (217,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$126,251 (May 2006)
Tax Bill	$774 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Refinance Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
APN	`34-023-4315`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-023-4315`
Alternative APN	`24938`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,300 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,300 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 1 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	364 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	60 sqft
Patio Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	24938
Street Address	2987 STATE 87 NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-3040
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT OF NW SE & PT OF GOV LOT 6 SEC 23-139-30
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

Owner

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2987 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 8, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC
Jun 30, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC
Nov 30, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC
Nov 30, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 10, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 10, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2006512830
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	2987 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000681652
Date	Feb 8, 2022
Instrument	A000681652

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	349 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	2987 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000660915
Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	A000660915

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	2987 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000636663
Date	Nov 30, 2017
Instrument	A000636663

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2047

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2017
Property Address	2987 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040
Document Number	000000636662
Instrument Date	Nov 7, 2017
Instrument	000000636662
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2987 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3040

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Powers Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$774.00 (+11.21%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$696.00 (+7.41%)	$175,600 (+15.6%) Land $78,000 Building $97,600	$175,600 (+15.6%) Land $78,000 Building $97,600
2023	$648.00
2022		$151,900 Land $54,300 Building $97,600	$151,900 Land $54,300 Building $97,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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