4156 2nd St NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 4156 2nd St NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	9.9 acres (431,244 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$86,500 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,094 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`34-032-1203`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-032-1203`
Alternative APN	`25150`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,508 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,508 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	431,244 sqft (9.9 acres)
Garage Area	644 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	25150
Street Address	4156 2ND ST NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2357
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PT OF NW NE & PT OF SW NE & EASEMENT, SEC 32-
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	32
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	POWERS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1040
Census Tract	960600

Owner

4156 2nd St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4156 2ND ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2357
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	Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 16, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017632046
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2017
Property Address	4156 2ND ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2357
Document Number	A000632046
Instrument Date	Jun 9, 2017
Instrument	A000632046
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$285.45
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4156 2ND ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2357

Mortgage

Document Number	A000632047
Date	Jun 28, 2017
Instrument	A000632047

Lender

Name	PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ITASCA, IL 60143

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 4156 2nd St NW was $1,094 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11% 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	Powers 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	$1,094.00 (+10.95%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$986.00	$277,600 Land $84,800 Building $192,800	$277,600 Land $84,800 Building $192,800
2023	$1,014.00
2022		$258,700 Land $66,700 Building $192,000	$258,700 Land $66,700 Building $192,000

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 4156 2nd St NW.

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 4156 2nd St NW is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% 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 25 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