Cass County property record for 7471 4th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,012 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 162 acres (7,064,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,004 (2026) |
| APN | 25-012-2100 |
| Primary APN | 25-012-2100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,012 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,064,996 sqft (162 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Silo | 1 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 16739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7471 4TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | NW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MCKINLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4034 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: Cass County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 72ND AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013588644 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000581435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | McKinley Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,004.00 (+19.24%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $842.00 (-2.09%) | $507,200 (+56.3%) Land $461,800 Building $45,400 | $507,200 (+56.3%) Land $461,800 Building $45,400 |
| 2023 | $860.00 | ||
| 2022 | $324,500 Land $278,000 Building $46,500 | $324,500 Land $278,000 Building $46,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 73% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 25 / 5 |
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