3679 4th St NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 3679 4th St NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	1.24 acres (54,014 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$225,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,490 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Transfer
APN	`34-033-1102`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-033-1102`
Alternative APN	`25213`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	1,476 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,476 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	54,014 sqft (1.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 257 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	96 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Wood
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	25213
Street Address	3679 4TH ST NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2310
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PART OF GOVT LOT 1
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	33
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	POWERS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1044
Census Tract	960600

Owner

3679 4th St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.

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 File
Mailing Address	3679 4TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2310
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 1, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 1, 2017	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 13, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017632997
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 7, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000632996
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 1, 2017
Property Address	3679 4TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2310
Document Number	A000632997
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2017
Instrument	A000632997
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$742.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4433 PENFIELD AVE S, AFTON, MN 55001-9343

Mortgage

Document Number	A000632998
Date	Aug 1, 2017
Instrument	A000632998

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2032

August 2017: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 1, 2017
Property Address	3679 4TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2310
Document Number	A000632996
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2017
Instrument	A000632996
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4433 PENFIELD AVE S, AFTON, MN 55001-9343

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3679 4th St NW was $1,490 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.3% 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	Powers 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	$1,490.00 (+6.28%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,402.00	$318,700 Land $135,800 Building $182,900	$318,700 Land $135,800 Building $182,900
2023	$1,362.00
2022		$302,000 Land $133,800 Building $168,200	$302,000 Land $133,800 Building $168,200

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 3679 4th 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

Wildfire risk around 3679 4th St 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 80% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% 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 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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