Cass County property record for 5503 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 27.9 acres (1,216,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,912 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jun 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 09-001-3202 |
| Primary APN | 09-001-3202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,704 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,216,195 sqft (27.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5503 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2074 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NW SW EXC N 175FT OF W 150FT OF E 432FT THRF |
| 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 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5503 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2074 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BREMER BANK |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 5503 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2074 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000694320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000694320 |
| Name | BREMER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 5503 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2074 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000673903 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000673903 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
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 | $1,912.00 (+5.29%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,816.00 (-4.72%) | $514,700 (-7.03%) Land $69,400 Building $445,300 | $514,700 (-7.03%) Land $69,400 Building $445,300 |
| 2023 | $1,906.00 | ||
| 2022 | $553,600 Land $52,200 Building $501,400 | $553,600 Land $52,200 Building $501,400 |
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 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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