Cass County property record for 542 40th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $432 (2026) |
| APN | 34-028-3302 |
| Primary APN | 34-028-3302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 40TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N175' OF W250' OF S 875' OF GOV LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $432.00 (+14.89%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $376.00 (-8.29%) | $107,100 (+4.9%) Land $18,000 Building $89,100 | $107,100 (+4.9%) Land $18,000 Building $89,100 |
| 2023 | $410.00 | ||
| 2022 | $102,100 Land $16,000 Building $86,100 | $102,100 Land $16,000 Building $86,100 |
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 | 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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