403 44th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 403 44th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	General Agricultural/Rural
Details	2,244 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	40 acres (1,742,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$290,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,380 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Sale
APN	`31-007-1100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31-007-1100`
Alternative APN	`21307`

Interior

Building Area	2,244 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	2,244 sqft
Basement Area	700 sqft
Finished Basement	700 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wood
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Metal
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	1,742,400 sqft (40 acres)
Garage Area	308 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	112 sqft
Deck Area	210 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Milk House	1,600 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21307
Street Address	403 44TH AVE SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2348
Property Category	Agriculture or Farming
Property Type	Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural
Legal Description	NE NE
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	07
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PINE RIVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	960600

Owner

403 44th Ave SW, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	403 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2348
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020667739
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2020
Property Address	403 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2348
Document Number	A000667739
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2020
Instrument	A000667739
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	403 44TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2348

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 403 44th Ave SW was $1,380 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Pine River Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,380.00 (+4.39%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,322.00	$466,800 Land $104,800 Building $362,000	$466,800 Land $104,800 Building $362,000
2023	$1,218.00
2022		$389,200 Land $74,200 Building $315,000	$389,200 Land $74,200 Building $315,000

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 403 44th Ave SW.

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

Wildfire risk around 403 44th Ave SW is low, with a 0.03% 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	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
TDS Telecom DSL	50 / 10