Cass County property record for 511 Wood St N, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.041 acres (1,817 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,892 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| APN | 82-350-0272 |
| Primary APN | 82-350-0272 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,817 sqft (0.041 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 44356 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 WOOD ST N |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2194 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N103' OF S203' OF LOT 27 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE MOUNTAIN SHORE |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BACKUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 WOOD ST N, BACKUS, MN 56435-2194 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000498873 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 511 WOOD ST N, BACKUS, MN 56435-2194 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000694852 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000694852 |
| Name | MILEND INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| Municipality | Backus City |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,892.00 (+13.43%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,668.00 (-2.8%) | $210,400 (+8.17%) Land $8,000 Building $202,400 | $210,400 (+8.17%) Land $8,000 Building $202,400 |
| 2023 | $1,716.00 | ||
| 2022 | $194,500 Land $8,000 Building $186,500 | $194,500 Land $8,000 Building $186,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Backus serves 267 people · EPA ID MN1110002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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