Cass County property record for 697 12th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 738 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,814 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,872 (2026) |
| APN | 32-448-0200 |
| Primary APN | 32-448-0200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 738 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 738 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,814 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 697 12TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADA PINE BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3072 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
697 12th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3696 OAK CREEK DR E, SAINT PAUL, MN 55127-7006 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 697 12th Ave NW was $1,872, up 2.1% 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 | $1,872.00 (+2.07%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,834.00 | $367,300 Land $304,300 Building $63,000 | $367,300 Land $304,300 Building $63,000 |
| 2023 | $1,596.00 | ||
| 2022 | $346,300 Land $294,000 Building $52,300 | $346,300 Land $294,000 Building $52,300 |
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 697 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 697 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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