Cass County property record for 437 48th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,500 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (877,734 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $872 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit |
| APN | 09-012-1101 |
| Primary APN | 09-012-1101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 877,734 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 540 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5076 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 437 48TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2215 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | N660 FT OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4, SEC 12-138-31 |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULL MOOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 48TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 437 48TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000718644 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | A000718644 |
| Name | MID MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Bull Moose Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $872.00 (+8.19%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $806.00 (+27.94%) | $394,200 (+18.81%) Land $91,200 Building $303,000 | $394,200 (+18.81%) Land $91,200 Building $303,000 |
| 2023 | $630.00 | ||
| 2022 | $331,800 Land $62,100 Building $269,700 | $331,800 Land $62,100 Building $269,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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