Cass County property record for 479 County 43 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 6.9 acres (300,564 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,948 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Nov 2022 Sale |
| APN | 32-028-4402 |
| Primary APN | 32-028-4402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 300,564 sqft (6.9 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 311 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 791 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 479 COUNTY 43 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | THE SLY 1/2 OF THE NLY 600FT OF THE SLY |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3069 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
479 County 43 NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11250 MARSHVIEW LN N, CHAMPLIN, MN 55316-3154 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Deed, Transfer QUALITY TITLE INC, QUALITY TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000588907 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 479 COUNTY 43 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2377 |
| Document Number | A000691195 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000691195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 11250 MARSHVIEW LN N, CHAMPLIN, MN 55316-3154 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 479 COUNTY 43 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2377 |
| Document Number | A000689815 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000689815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | QUALITY TITLE INC, QUALITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11250 MARSHVIEW LN N, CHAMPLIN, MN 55316-3154 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 479 County 43 NW was $3,948, up 11.9% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,948.00 (+11.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,528.00 | $727,800 Land $557,400 Building $170,400 | $727,800 Land $557,400 Building $170,400 |
| 2023 | $2,668.00 | ||
| 2022 | $564,200 Land $437,500 Building $126,700 | $564,200 Land $437,500 Building $126,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 479 County 43 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 risk around 479 County 43 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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