Cass County property record for 4271 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 28.2 acres (1,229,263 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,280 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 34-032-2102 |
| Primary APN | 34-032-2102 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,792 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,229,263 sqft (28.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 3,552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25166 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4271 STATE 87 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF NE NW SEC 32-139-30 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 34-032-2102
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2625 BERGLUND RD, EMMETT, ID 83617-8850 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021673841 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 4271 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000694871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000694871 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2024 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4271 STATE 87 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2438 |
| Document Number | A000673841 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000673841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2625 BERGLUND RD, EMMETT, ID 83617-8850 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | A000673842 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000673842 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $3,280.00 (+64.49%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,994.00 (+261.23%) | $646,800 (+428.86%) Land $141,200 Building $505,600 | $646,800 (+428.86%) Land $141,200 Building $505,600 |
| 2023 | $552.00 | ||
| 2022 | $122,300 Land $112,300 Building $10,000 | $122,300 Land $112,300 Building $10,000 |
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 |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 62% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,333 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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