Cass County property record for 481 County 43 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 864 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 3.7 acres (161,172 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,390 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Dec 2021 Sale |
| APN | 32-028-4404 |
| Primary APN | 32-028-4404 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 864 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 161,172 sqft (3.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23189 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 COUNTY 43 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | NLY 200FT OF N1/2 OF N600FT OF S1137.4FT |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3072 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
481 County 43 NW, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11250 MARSHVIEW LN N, CHAMPLIN, MN 55316-3154 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025712052 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 481 COUNTY 43 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2377 |
| Document Number | A000691157 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000691157 |
| 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 | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 481 COUNTY 43 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2377 |
| Document Number | A000680028 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000680028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 481 County 43 NW was $2,390, up 10.6% 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 | $2,390.00 (+10.65%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,160.00 | $471,700 Land $381,300 Building $90,400 | $471,700 Land $381,300 Building $90,400 |
| 2023 | $1,624.00 | ||
| 2022 | $352,100 Land $300,600 Building $51,500 | $352,100 Land $300,600 Building $51,500 |
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 481 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 481 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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