Cass County property record for 498 County 118 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 660 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 2.52 acres (109,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,900 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $222 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale |
| APN | 34-025-2301 |
| Primary APN | 34-025-2301 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 660 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 109,771 sqft (2.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Account Number | 25003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 498 COUNTY 118 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2389 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | SW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
498 County 118 NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 28TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2360 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019649818 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 498 COUNTY 118 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2389 |
| Document Number | A000649818 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000649818 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | LEER TITLE SERVICES, LEER TITLE SERVICE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 28TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2360 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 498 County 118 NW was $222, up 15.6% from the year before.
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 | $222.00 (+15.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $192.00 | $30,600 Land $15,600 Building $15,000 | $30,600 Land $15,600 Building $15,000 |
| 2023 | $180.00 | ||
| 2022 | $26,500 Land $11,500 Building $15,000 | $26,500 Land $11,500 Building $15,000 |
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 498 County 118 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 498 County 118 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 64% of the US · above 64% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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