Cass County property record for 340 44th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.03 acres (44,867 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $137,200 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $554 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 34-032-2212 |
| Primary APN | 34-032-2212 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 44,867 sqft (1.03 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25177 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 340 44TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E300' OF W400' OF S 150' OF N633' OF NW |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
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 Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 340 44TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221399814 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000522496 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 340 44TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | A000636421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000636421 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 340 44TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2000 |
| Document Number | A000683417 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000683417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 340 44TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2000 |
| Document Number | A000683418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000683418 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $554.00 (+13.99%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $486.00 (-6.18%) | $131,400 (+5.46%) Land $18,000 Building $113,400 | $131,400 (+5.46%) Land $18,000 Building $113,400 |
| 2023 | $518.00 | ||
| 2022 | $124,600 Land $16,000 Building $108,600 | $124,600 Land $16,000 Building $108,600 |
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Backus serves 267 people · EPA ID MN1110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures