Cass County property record for 3538 2nd St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,432 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2.72 acres (118,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,462 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage Feb 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 34-034-2303 |
| Primary APN | 34-034-2303 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,432 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,432 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 118,483 sqft (2.72 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 165 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Deck Area | 460 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25270 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3538 2ND ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
3538 2nd St NW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 47, BACKUS, MN 56435-0047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 3538 2ND ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000639596 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000639596 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 3538 2ND ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000668986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000668986 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3538 2nd St NW was $1,462 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.2% 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 | $1,462.00 (+7.18%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,364.00 | $313,100 Land $34,600 Building $278,500 | $313,100 Land $34,600 Building $278,500 |
| 2023 | $1,258.00 | ||
| 2022 | $279,900 Land $31,900 Building $248,000 | $279,900 Land $31,900 Building $248,000 |
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 3538 2nd St 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 3538 2nd St NW is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 |
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