Cass County property record for 617 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Ranch |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 562 sqft Base Area |
| Lot Size | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Garage | Mixed |
| Tax Bill | $1,848.00 (2026) |
Source: Cass County records · APN 32-448-0100
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2297 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD NW, ANDOVER, MN 55304-6067 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 08, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000523410 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,848.00 (+35.68%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,362.00 (+23.37%) | $379,700 (+49.84%) Land $333,300 Building $46,400 | $379,700 (+49.84%) Land $333,300 Building $46,400 |
| 2023 | $1,104.00 | ||
| 2022 | $253,400 Land $218,500 Building $34,900 | $253,400 Land $218,500 Building $34,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,348 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 32-448-0100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 562 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor | 562 sqft 1st Floor |
| Primary Flooring | Laminate Plank Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Paneling Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Metal Roof |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 300 ft x 102 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Mixed Garage |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft Deck |
| View | Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River, or Lake) View |
| Heating System | Space Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Septic Sewage |
| Water Source | Well Water Source |
| Account Number | 23735 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 617 12TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 & PART VAC PLATTED LAKE ST |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADA PINE BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Minor Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3072 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
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