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3945 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 3945 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 760 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.92 acres (40,075 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$159,000 (May 2012)
Tax Bill$1,618 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Transfer
APN31-004-2208

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN31-004-2208
Alternative APN
  • 21211

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area760 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area760 sqft
Basement Area760 sqft
Finished Basement760 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPaneling

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area40,075 sqft (0.92 acres)
Lot Dimensions300 ft deep x 150 ft wide
View / LotWaterfront / Beach
Garage Area672 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area160 sqft
Pole Barn1,008 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number21211
Street Address3945 DIVISION ST W
CityBACKUS
StateMN
Zip56435-2353
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal DescriptionPT OF GOV LOT 4
Legal Range30
Legal Township138
Legal Section04
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionCASS MN
Township / Civil DivisionPINE RIVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1052
Census Tract960600

Owner

Source: Cass County records · APN 31-004-2208

Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address15203 PLEASANT VALLEY DR, STORY CITY, IA 50248-8707
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 04, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 04, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2012580194
Last Transfer DateOct 26, 2020
Transfer Doc0000665652
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCASS MN
Recording DateNov 03, 2020
Property Address3945 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435-2353
Document NumberA000665652
Instrument DateOct 26, 2020
InstrumentA000665652
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 05, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15203 PLEASANT VALLEY DR, STORY CITY, IA 50248-8707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyCass County
County SubdivisionPine River Township
Unified School DistrictPine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,618.00 (+5.48%)
2025$1,534.00 (+14.31%)$310,900 (+24.11%) Land $138,400 Building $172,500$310,900 (+24.11%) Land $138,400 Building $172,500
2023$1,342.00
2022$250,500 Land $101,500 Building $149,000$250,500 Land $101,500 Building $149,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · above 57% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
TDS Telecom
DSL		50 / 10

Based on FCC filings for 5 locations within half a mile of this property.

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