Cass County property record for 381 44th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,400 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $462 (2026) |
| APN | 34-032-2222 |
| Primary APN | 34-032-2222 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25186 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 381 44TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 100' OF W67' OF N 433' OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 |
| 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 |
381 44th Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 381 44TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005505436 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 381 44th Ave NW was $462 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14.9% 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 | $462.00 (+14.93%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $402.00 | $113,200 Land $18,000 Building $95,200 | $113,200 Land $18,000 Building $95,200 |
| 2023 | $434.00 | ||
| 2022 | $107,100 Land $16,000 Building $91,100 | $107,100 Land $16,000 Building $91,100 |
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 381 44th Ave 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 381 44th Ave NW 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.
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 |
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