Cass County property record for 5954 State 87 SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 5.78 acres (251,777 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $968 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance |
| APN | 09-003-1402 |
| Primary APN | 09-003-1402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 251,777 sqft (5.78 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,440 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5954 STATE 87 SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 |
| 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 |
5954 State 87 SW, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2007.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5954 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000526740 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 5954 STATE 87 SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2610 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000663358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000663358 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5954 State 87 SW was $968, up 17.8% 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 | $968.00 (+17.76%) | ||
| 2025 | $822.00 | $234,500 Land $59,700 Building $174,800 | $234,500 Land $59,700 Building $174,800 |
| 2023 | $798.00 | ||
| 2022 | $200,600 Land $36,300 Building $164,300 | $200,600 Land $36,300 Building $164,300 |
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 5954 State 87 SW.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5954 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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