Cass County property record for 3896 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 684 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $864 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 34-033-3409 |
| Primary APN | 34-033-3409 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 684 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 684 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25253 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3896 DIVISION ST W |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 8 SEC 33-139-30 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2106 GRAND AVE, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-2283 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017631937 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000527473 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3896 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435-2354 |
| Document Number | A000631937 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000631937 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | LEER TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $306.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2106 GRAND AVE, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-2283 |
| Document Number | A000631938 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000631938 |
| Name | IOWA TRUST & SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EMMETSBURG, IA 50536 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $864.00 (-3.36%) | ||
| 2025 | $894.00 (+18.57%) | $164,300 (+11.47%) Land $102,000 Building $62,300 | $164,300 (+11.47%) Land $102,000 Building $62,300 |
| 2023 | $754.00 | ||
| 2022 | $147,400 Land $90,000 Building $57,400 | $147,400 Land $90,000 Building $57,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 86% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 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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