Cass County property record for 5495 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 2.51 acres (109,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $778 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 09-001-3201 |
| Primary APN | 09-001-3201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 109,336 sqft (2.51 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5495 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF NW SW |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULL MOOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
5495 State 87 SW, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5495 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2075 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017632912 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5495 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2075 |
| Document Number | A000632912 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000632912 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $392.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5495 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2075 |
| Document Number | A000632913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000632913 |
| Name | BLACKRIDGEBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEST FARGO, ND 58078 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5495 State 87 SW was $778, up 18.6% from the year before.
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 | $778.00 (+18.6%) | ||
| 2025 | $656.00 | $186,200 Land $37,800 Building $148,400 | $186,200 Land $37,800 Building $148,400 |
| 2023 | $666.00 | ||
| 2022 | $166,900 Land $25,300 Building $141,600 | $166,900 Land $25,300 Building $141,600 |
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 5495 State 87 SW; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5495 State 87 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 62% of the US · above 66% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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