732 45th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 732 45th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	8.1 acres (352,836 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$160,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,264 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Refinance May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`34-030-1103`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34-030-1103`
Alternative APN	`53476`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Building Area	1,782 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,782 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Manufactured
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	352,836 sqft (8.1 acres)
Garage Area	720 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	256 sqft
Pole Barn	480 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	53476
Street Address	732 45TH AVE NW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2622
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PART OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4, SEC 30-139-30 &
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	139
Legal Section	19
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	POWERS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
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	732 45TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2622
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST NATIONAL BANK
May 22, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage WILLIAM SAWYER
May 22, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 19, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018640679
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	732 45TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2622
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000667214
Date	Dec 15, 2020
Instrument	A000667214

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	373 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	732 45TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2622
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000640713
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	A000640713

Lender

Name	WILLIAM SAWYER

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	20 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2020

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	732 45TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2622
Document Number	A000640679
Instrument Date	May 15, 2018
Instrument	A000640679
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	732 45TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2622

Mortgage

Document Number	A000640680
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	A000640680

Lender

Name	FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	356 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

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	$1,264.00 (+11.46%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,134.00 (+5.78%)	$273,500 (+13.49%) Land $72,700 Building $200,800	$273,500 (+13.49%) Land $72,700 Building $200,800
2023	$1,072.00
2022		$241,000 Land $53,300 Building $187,700	$241,000 Land $53,300 Building $187,700

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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
TDS Telecom DSL	50 / 10
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	25 / 3

May also be available: Spectrum.

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