Cass County property record for 5896 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 25.2 acres (1,100,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,182 (2026) |
| APN | 09-003-1401 |
| Primary APN | 09-003-1401 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,556 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,100,326 sqft (25.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5896 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SE NE LESS W 834 FT OF S 900 FT THRF, SEC |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULL MOOSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3095 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5896 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000709038 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,182.00 (+17.73%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,004.00 (+10.33%) | $334,000 (+21.54%) Land $118,400 Building $215,600 | $334,000 (+21.54%) Land $118,400 Building $215,600 |
| 2023 | $910.00 | ||
| 2022 | $274,800 Land $69,000 Building $205,800 | $274,800 Land $69,000 Building $205,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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