Cass County property record for 3985 2nd St NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 4.1 acres (178,596 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,482 (2026) |
| APN | 34-033-2301 |
| Primary APN | 34-033-2301 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 178,596 sqft (4.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 303 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Deck Area | 442 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 912 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25229 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3985 2ND ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W300'OF GOV LOT 5 SEC 33-133-30 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 34-033-2301
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23439 COUNTY 10 BLVD, MAZEPPA, MN 55956-4218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000496604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,482.00 (-3.8%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,580.00 (+26.22%) | $514,400 (+14.92%) Land $236,200 Building $278,200 | $514,400 (+14.92%) Land $236,200 Building $278,200 |
| 2023 | $2,044.00 | ||
| 2022 | $447,600 Land $208,700 Building $238,900 | $447,600 Land $208,700 Building $238,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 20% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 8,333 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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