Cass County property record for 5139 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 20.5 acres (892,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,028 (2026) |
| APN | 31-006-3200 |
| Primary APN | 31-006-3200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,528 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 892,980 sqft (20.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,318 sqft |
| Milk House | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5139 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NW1/4 OF SW1/4 LESS S1/2 OF S1/2 OF NW1/4 OF |
| 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, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5139 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015616180 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000616178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,028.00 (+5.98%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $970.00 (+18.58%) | $232,600 (+25.66%) Land $103,400 Building $129,200 | $232,600 (+25.66%) Land $103,400 Building $129,200 |
| 2023 | $818.00 | ||
| 2022 | $185,100 Land $70,700 Building $114,400 | $185,100 Land $70,700 Building $114,400 |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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