Cass County property record for 5415 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 5.99 acres (260,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $734 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Refinance |
| APN | 09-001-3103 |
| Primary APN | 09-001-3103 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 260,924 sqft (5.99 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5415 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 6, SEC 1-138-31 DESC AS FOL: |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULL MOOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5415 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2075 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 5415 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2075 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000716807 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | A000716807 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2065 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 5415 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2075 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000663567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000663567 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
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 | $734.00 (+19.54%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $614.00 (+6.97%) | $204,800 (+19.14%) Land $51,600 Building $153,200 | $204,800 (+19.14%) Land $51,600 Building $153,200 |
| 2023 | $574.00 | ||
| 2022 | $171,900 Land $33,300 Building $138,600 | $171,900 Land $33,300 Building $138,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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 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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