Cass County property record for 740 28th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 956 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $778 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Refinance |
| APN | 34-025-2201 |
| Primary APN | 34-025-2201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 956 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 956 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 28TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF NW NW |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
740 28th Ave NW, a residential property, is owned 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 | PO BOX 2705, PALESTINE, TX 75802-2705 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014606930 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 740 28TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2360 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000653777 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000653777 |
| Name | CROW WING POWER CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2022 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 740 28th Ave NW was $778, up 4.6% from the year before.
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 | $778.00 (+4.57%) | ||
| 2025 | $744.00 | $146,900 Land $37,000 Building $109,900 | $146,900 Land $37,000 Building $109,900 |
| 2023 | $724.00 | ||
| 2022 | $141,300 Land $41,000 Building $100,300 | $141,300 Land $41,000 Building $100,300 |
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 740 28th 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 740 28th 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 | 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 3 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.
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