Cass County property record for 541 40th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,140 (2026) |
| APN | 34-460-0155 |
| Primary APN | 34-460-0155 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,476 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25688 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 541 40TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWEDE LAKE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
541 40th Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 541 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 541 40th Ave NW was $1,140, up 5.4% 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 | $1,140.00 (+5.36%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,082.00 | $227,700 Land $27,200 Building $200,500 | $227,700 Land $27,200 Building $200,500 |
| 2023 | $936.00 | ||
| 2022 | $196,900 Land $20,100 Building $176,800 | $196,900 Land $20,100 Building $176,800 |
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 541 40th Ave 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 541 40th Ave NW 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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