Cass County property record for 5509 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (443,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $886 (2026) |
| APN | 09-001-3200 |
| Primary APN | 09-001-3200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 443,005 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 624 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5509 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2074 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NW SW & W1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NW |
| 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 |
5509 State 87 SW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5509 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2074 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5509 State 87 SW was $886 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.8% 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 | $886.00 (+8.85%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $814.00 | $244,000 Land $70,300 Building $173,700 | $244,000 Land $70,300 Building $173,700 |
| 2023 | $814.00 | ||
| 2022 | $236,000 Land $46,000 Building $190,000 | $236,000 Land $46,000 Building $190,000 |
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 5509 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 5509 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 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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