Cass County property record for 549 County 43 NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 899 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,554 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,758 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| APN | 32-448-0011 |
| Primary APN | 32-448-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Building Area | 899 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 899 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,554 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Deck Area | 225 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23725 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 549 COUNTY 43 NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2376 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADA PINE BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3072 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
549 County 43 NW, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 COUNTY 43 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2376 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026722017 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 549 COUNTY 43 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2376 |
| Document Number | 0000722017 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026722017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE STREAM, TITLE TEAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $188,314.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 549 COUNTY 43 NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2376 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 549 County 43 NW was $2,758, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,758.00 (+5.83%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,606.00 | $536,500 Land $292,000 Building $244,500 | $536,500 Land $292,000 Building $244,500 |
| 2023 | $2,134.00 | ||
| 2022 | $463,800 Land $282,000 Building $181,800 | $463,800 Land $282,000 Building $181,800 |
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 549 County 43 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 549 County 43 NW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: TDS Telecom.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures