Cass County property record for 359 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 350 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,951 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,068 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 32-030-4201 |
| Primary APN | 32-030-4201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 350 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 350 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 173 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23255 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 359 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 7 (TRACT 1), SEC 30-139-29 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
359 County 118 NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7810 W 136TH ST, SAVAGE, MN 55378-1741 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021669613 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 359 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000669613 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000669613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 7810 W 136TH ST, SAVAGE, MN 55378-1741 |
| Document Number | A000669614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000669614 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 359 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000656667 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000656667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1415 COTTAGE LN SE, OWATONNA, MN 55060-3969 |
| Document Number | A000656668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000656668 |
| Name | AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 359 County 118 NW was $1,068, up 37.6% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,068.00 (+37.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $776.00 | $205,700 Land $159,900 Building $45,800 | $205,700 Land $159,900 Building $45,800 |
| 2023 | $688.00 | ||
| 2022 | $147,900 Land $113,500 Building $34,400 | $147,900 Land $113,500 Building $34,400 |
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 359 County 118 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 359 County 118 NW is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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