Cass County property record for 675 40th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres (100,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,502 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 34-029-1402 |
| Primary APN | 34-029-1402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 908 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 908 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 240 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25072 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 675 40TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W240 FT OF E626 FT OF N418 FT OF SE NE, SEC |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| 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 | 675 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HIWAY FCU |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NORTHVIEW BANK |
| Jun 21, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer QUALITY TITLE INC, QUALITY TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221468114 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 675 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2631 |
| Document Number | A000688084 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000688084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 675 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2631 |
| Document Number | A000688085 |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000688085 |
| Name | HIWAY FCU |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 675 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2631 |
| Document Number | A000661677 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000661677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 675 4TH AVE, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000661678 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000661678 |
| Name | NORTHVIEW BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 675 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2631 |
| Document Number | A000650758 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000650758 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | QUALITY TITLE INC, QUALITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1108 CHALLA DR, CEDAR PARK, TX 78613-1632 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,502.00 (-0.53%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,510.00 (+18.15%) | $321,200 (+13.06%) Land $42,400 Building $278,800 | $321,200 (+13.06%) Land $42,400 Building $278,800 |
| 2023 | $1,278.00 | ||
| 2022 | $284,100 Land $29,900 Building $254,200 | $284,100 Land $29,900 Building $254,200 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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