Cass County property record for 533 12th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 79 acres (3,443,418 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,960 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 02-009-1400 |
| Primary APN | 02-009-1400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,443,418 sqft (79 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 550 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,744 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 606 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 533 12TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-4401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW NE & GOV LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BARCLAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1087 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
533 12th Ave 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 | PO BOX 111, PINE RIVER, MN 56474-0111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000631753 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 533 12TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-4401 |
| Document Number | A000631753 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000631753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 533 12th Ave SW was $2,960 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Barclay Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,960.00 (-2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,024.00 | $743,000 Land $389,800 Building $353,200 | $743,000 Land $389,800 Building $353,200 |
| 2023 | $2,328.00 | ||
| 2022 | $634,800 Land $259,600 Building $375,200 | $634,800 Land $259,600 Building $375,200 |
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 533 12th Ave SW.
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 533 12th Ave 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tremolo Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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