Cass County property record for 648 20th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 20.4 acres (888,624 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,324 (2026) |
| APN | 32-029-2300 |
| Primary APN | 32-029-2300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,112 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 888,624 sqft (20.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 648 20TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 1/2 OF SW NW |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
648 20th Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2014.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 648 20TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000607669 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 648 20th Ave NW was $2,324 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.8% from the year before.
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 | $2,324.00 (+12.82%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,060.00 | $500,100 Land $136,200 Building $363,900 | $500,100 Land $136,200 Building $363,900 |
| 2023 | $1,496.00 | ||
| 2022 | $377,000 Land $100,700 Building $276,300 | $377,000 Land $100,700 Building $276,300 |
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 648 20th 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 648 20th 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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