Cass County property record for 3985 Division St W, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 22.5 acres (980,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,694 (2026) |
| APN | 31-004-2207 |
| Primary APN | 31-004-2207 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 980,100 sqft (22.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 480 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21210 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3985 DIVISION ST W |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PT OF GOV LOT 4, SEC 4-138-30, LYG & |
| 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 August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3985 DIVISION ST W, BACKUS, MN 56435-2353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,694.00 (+0.95%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,678.00 (+15.88%) | $346,100 (+31.6%) Land $223,700 Building $122,400 | $346,100 (+31.6%) Land $223,700 Building $122,400 |
| 2023 | $1,448.00 | ||
| 2022 | $263,000 Land $147,000 Building $116,000 | $263,000 Land $147,000 Building $116,000 |
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 67% of the US · above 57% 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 5 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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