Cass County property record for 4979 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 17 acres (740,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,514 (2026) |
| APN | 31-006-1302 |
| Primary APN | 31-006-1302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 740,520 sqft (17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Lean-To | 2 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 612 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21266 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4979 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 OF SW NE LESS W 198 FT THRF |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records · APN 31-006-1302
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4979 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,514.00 (+4.41%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,450.00 (+29.23%) | $319,600 (+33.67%) Land $99,000 Building $220,600 | $319,600 (+33.67%) Land $99,000 Building $220,600 |
| 2023 | $1,122.00 | ||
| 2022 | $239,100 Land $58,500 Building $180,600 | $239,100 Land $58,500 Building $180,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 10 locations within half a mile of this property.
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