Cass County property record for 571 48th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,920 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 59.9 acres (2,609,244 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $640 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Transfer |
| APN | 09-012-1100 |
| Primary APN | 09-012-1100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,609,244 sqft (59.9 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 571 48TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2216 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | PART OF NE1/4 & PART OF GOVT LOTS 1 & 2 |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULL MOOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
571 48th Ave SW, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 589 48TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage COMPEETRFINANCIAL |
| Jul 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020666445 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000651705 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 571 48TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2216 |
| Document Number | A000666445 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000666445 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 589 48TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2216 |
| Document Number | A000666446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000666446 |
| Name | COMPEETRFINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 571 48TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2216 |
| Document Number | A000651705 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651705 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 4TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 571 48th Ave SW was $640 with a homeowner's exemption, up 22.6% 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 | $640.00 (+22.61%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $522.00 | $333,200 Land $170,800 Building $162,400 | $333,200 Land $170,800 Building $162,400 |
| 2023 | $22.00 | ||
| 2022 | $93,700 Land $93,700 | $93,700 Land $93,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 571 48th Ave 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 571 48th Ave SW is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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