4848 Sage Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 4848 Sage Dr NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	2.82 acres (122,839 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$185,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill	$1,508 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Refinance Aug 2022 Sale
APN	`34-031-4403`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-031-4403`
Alternative APN	`25144`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,016 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	2,016 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	122,839 sqft (2.82 acres)
Garage Area	672 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	240 sqft
Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	25144
Street Address	4848 SAGE DR NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-4502
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PART OF GOVT LOT 4
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	31
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	POWERS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1055
Census Tract	960600

Owner

4848 Sage Dr NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4848 SAGE DR NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-4502
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 26, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST
Aug 4, 2022	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2016622756
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 10, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0000612704
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	4848 SAGE DR NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-4502
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000689300
Date	Oct 26, 2022
Instrument	A000689300

Lender

Name	FRANDSEN BANK & TRUST

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2037

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2022
Property Address	4848 SAGE DR NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-4502
Document Number	A000686665
Instrument Date	Aug 4, 2022
Instrument	A000686665
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 4848 Sage Dr NW was $1,508 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7% from the year before.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Powers Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,508.00 (+6.95%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,410.00	$322,400 Land $35,600 Building $286,800	$322,400 Land $35,600 Building $286,800
2023	$1,272.00
2022		$282,800 Land $25,700 Building $257,100	$282,800 Land $25,700 Building $257,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 4848 Sage Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 4848 Sage Dr NW is low, with a 0.03% 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	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
TDS Telecom DSL	25 / 5

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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