Cass County property record for 3098 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 1.31 acres (57,064 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $62,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $712 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Foreclosure Oct 2023 Sale |
| APN | 31-014-3400 |
| Primary APN | 31-014-3400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 57,064 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 116 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 540 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21489 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3098 12TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8595 DOROTHY AVE, BRAINERD, MN 56401-7082 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure Quitclaim |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231595694 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3098 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2331 |
| Document Number | A000698451 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000698451 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 CAPITAL CITY BLVD, LANSING, MI 48906-2147 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3098 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2331 |
| Document Number | A000698452 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000698452 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8595 DOROTHY AVE, BRAINERD, MN 56401-7082 |
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 | $712.00 | ||
| 2025 | $712.00 (-19.82%) | $133,400 (-23.99%) Land $20,000 Building $113,400 | $133,400 (-23.99%) Land $20,000 Building $113,400 |
| 2023 | $888.00 | ||
| 2022 | $175,500 Land $16,800 Building $158,700 | $175,500 Land $16,800 Building $158,700 |
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 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tremolo Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
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