Cass County property record for 5313 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 5.65 acres (246,114 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $762 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 09-001-4202 |
| Primary APN | 09-001-4202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 246,114 sqft (5.65 acres) |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 50 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5313 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 7 |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULL MOOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
5313 State 87 SW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2017.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5313 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016622754 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000632095 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5313 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2213 |
| Document Number | A000632095 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000632095 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5313 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2213 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5313 State 87 SW was $762 with a homeowner's exemption, up 18% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Bull Moose Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $762.00 (+17.96%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $646.00 | $201,000 Land $61,900 Building $139,100 | $201,000 Land $61,900 Building $139,100 |
| 2023 | $588.00 | ||
| 2022 | $167,300 Land $37,000 Building $130,300 | $167,300 Land $37,000 Building $130,300 |
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 5313 State 87 SW; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5313 State 87 SW is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% 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 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 |
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