Cass County property record for 3920 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 acres (40,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,222 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale Mar 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| APN | 31-004-2202 |
| Primary APN | 31-004-2202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,511 sqft (0.93 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 344 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21207 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3920 DIVISION ST W |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3934 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435-2353 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHVIEW BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019648717 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000724711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3920 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | 0000724711 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026724711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $166.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 3934 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435-2353 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3920 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000670768 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000670768 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 10TH ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536-1614 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3920 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000648717 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000648717 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOBLE ESCROW AND TITLE INC, NOBLE ESCROW & TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 29597 663RD AVE, GIBBON, MN 55335-2111 |
| Document Number | A000648718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000648718 |
| Name | NORTHVIEW BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,222.00 (+5.16%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,162.00 (+25.76%) | $232,700 (+35.37%) Land $114,600 Building $118,100 | $232,700 (+35.37%) Land $114,600 Building $118,100 |
| 2023 | $924.00 | ||
| 2022 | $171,900 Land $81,800 Building $90,100 | $171,900 Land $81,800 Building $90,100 |
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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