Cass County property record for 761 40th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (879,041 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $240 (2026) |
| APN | 34-029-1101 |
| Primary APN | 34-029-1101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 879,041 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,944 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 761 40TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2185 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | E1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 761 40TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2185 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $240.00 (+31.87%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $182.00 (-28.91%) | $184,200 (+12.94%) Land $73,800 Building $110,400 | $184,200 (+12.94%) Land $73,800 Building $110,400 |
| 2023 | $256.00 | ||
| 2022 | $163,100 Land $55,900 Building $107,200 | $163,100 Land $55,900 Building $107,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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