717 29th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 717 29th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 3 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,506 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$425,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,972 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2022 Refinance
APN	`34-436-0040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-436-0040`
Alternative APN	`25551`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Building Area	1,344 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,344 sqft
Basement Area	1,344 sqft
Finished Basement	1,344 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Modular
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,506 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	1,360 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Patio
Porch Area	120 sqft
Deck Area	176 sqft
Patio Area	1 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	25551
Street Address	717 29TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2299
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 4, NORTHERN ESTATES
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	26
Legal Subdivision	NORTHERN ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	POWERS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	960600

Owner

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	717 29TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2299
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
Aug 30, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20221494312
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2022
Property Address	717 29TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2299
Document Number	A000690191
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	A000690191
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 27, 2022
Title Company	MISC COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	717 29TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2299

Mortgage

Document Number	A000690192
Date	Nov 30, 2022
Instrument	A000690192

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2022
Property Address	717 29TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2299
Document Number	A000687524
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2022
Instrument	A000687524
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026
Title Company	MISC COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 29TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2299

Mortgage

Document Number	A000687525
Date	Aug 30, 2022
Instrument	A000687525

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	61 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Powers Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,972.00 (+4.45%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,888.00 (+29.85%)	$415,300 (+29.3%) Land $66,000 Building $349,300	$415,300 (+29.3%) Land $66,000 Building $349,300
2023	$1,454.00
2022		$321,200 Land $55,000 Building $266,200	$321,200 Land $55,000 Building $266,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 80% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
TDS Telecom DSL	50 / 10

May also be available: AT&T.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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