Cass County property record for 3912 4th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,232 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 3.4 acres (148,104 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,476 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Apr 2022 Transfer |
| APN | 34-028-3400 |
| Primary APN | 34-028-3400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,232 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Manufactured |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 148,104 sqft (3.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 154 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3912 4TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2192 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | S 230 FT LYING EASTERLY OF THE W 780 FT OF |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
3912 4th St NW, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2930 HIGHLAND CT, MOUND, MN 55364-8500 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024707667 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000710467 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3912 4TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2192 |
| Document Number | A000697763 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000697763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 COUNTY ROAD 60, GRAND MARAIS, MN 55604-2285 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3912 4TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2192 |
| Document Number | A000683558 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000683558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1730 GRAHAM AVE APT 152, 152, SAINT PAUL, MN 55116-3266 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3912 4th St NW was $1,476, down 45% 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 | $1,476.00 (-45.01%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,684.00 | $286,500 Land $68,000 Building $218,500 | $286,500 Land $68,000 Building $218,500 |
| 2023 | $2,968.00 | ||
| 2022 | $596,600 Land $359,200 Building $237,400 | $596,600 Land $359,200 Building $237,400 |
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 3912 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 risk around 3912 4th St 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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