3539 4th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 3539 4th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	20.3 acres (884,704 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$349,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,576 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`31-010-2201`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31-010-2201`
Alternative APN	`21381`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,942 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,942 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Log

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Rustic
Exterior Material	Logs
Construction Type	Log
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	884,704 sqft (20.3 acres)
Garage Area	648 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	240 sqft
Deck Area	324 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21381
Street Address	3539 4TH ST SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2351
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	W1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4, SEC 10-138-30
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	10
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PINE RIVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	960600

Owner

3539 4th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3539 4TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2351
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST
Mar 9, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage DEERWOOD BANK
Aug 26, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 26, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 26, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020663011
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	3539 4TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2351
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000655409
Date	Nov 18, 2019
Instrument	A000655409

Lender

Name	FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	13 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2020

March 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Mar 9, 2022
Property Address	3539 4TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2351
Document Number	A000682387
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2022
Instrument	A000682387
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 6, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3539 4TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2351

Mortgage

Document Number	A000682389
Date	Mar 9, 2022
Instrument	A000682389

Lender

Name	DEERWOOD BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 26, 2020
Property Address	3539 4TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2351
Document Number	A000663011
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2020
Instrument	A000663011
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3539 4TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2351

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3539 4th St SW was $2,576 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Pine River 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	$2,576.00 (-8.98%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$2,830.00	$540,200 Land $124,700 Building $415,500	$540,200 Land $124,700 Building $415,500
2023	$2,426.00
2022		$507,900 Land $70,800 Building $437,100	$507,900 Land $70,800 Building $437,100

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 3539 4th St SW.

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

Wildfire risk around 3539 4th St SW 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 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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