Cass County property record for 637 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 536 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,862 (2026) |
| APN | 32-448-0112 |
| Primary APN | 32-448-0112 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 536 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 536 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Lot Width | 154 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 55720 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 637 12TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 12 LYING N OF S 50 FT, PART OF |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADA PINE BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3072 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
637 12th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 94, BACKUS, MN 56435-0094 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 637 12th Ave NW was $2,862.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,862.00 | ||
| 2025 | $553,200 Land $482,500 Building $70,700 | $553,200 Land $482,500 Building $70,700 |
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 637 12th Ave NW.
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 637 12th Ave NW 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 93% of the US · lower than 78% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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