Cass County property record for 4381 State 87 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $594 (2026) |
| APN | 34-032-2207 |
| Primary APN | 34-032-2207 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25172 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4381 STATE 87 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | 158'X130' OF PT OF NW NW |
| 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, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4172 COUNTY 5 NW, HACKENSACK, MN 56452-2092 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014220696 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000565495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $594.00 (+13.79%) | ||
| 2025 | $522.00 (-5.09%) | $110,100 (+2.99%) Land $20,000 Building $90,100 | $110,100 (+2.99%) Land $20,000 Building $90,100 |
| 2023 | $550.00 | ||
| 2022 | $106,900 Land $18,000 Building $88,900 | $106,900 Land $18,000 Building $88,900 |
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Backus serves 267 people · EPA ID MN1110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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