Cass County property record for 7809 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,360 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 15.2 acres (663,854 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $970 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| APN | 25-023-1201 |
| Primary APN | 25-023-1201 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 663,854 sqft (15.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 16826 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7809 12TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | N1/2 OF N1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 & N1/2 OF S1/2 |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MCKINLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4033 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7809 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013588801 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000720877 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 7809 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2529 |
| Document Number | 0000720877 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026720877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $166.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 7809 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2529 |
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 | $970.00 (+5.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $916.00 (+6.26%) | $222,700 (+12.42%) Land $80,600 Building $142,100 | $222,700 (+12.42%) Land $80,600 Building $142,100 |
| 2023 | $862.00 | ||
| 2022 | $198,100 Land $50,900 Building $147,200 | $198,100 Land $50,900 Building $147,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · 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 52% of the US · above 80% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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