Cass County property record for 785 28th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,372 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 40.4 acres (1,761,131 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $880 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 31-011-4400 |
| Primary APN | 31-011-4400 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 602 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 602 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,761,131 sqft (40.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21418 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 785 28TH AVE SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2327 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | SE1/4 OF SE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
785 28th Ave SW, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 785 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025713756 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000574687 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 785 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2327 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000634115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000634115 |
| Name | MID-CENTRAL FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WADENA, MN 56482 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
The 2026 property tax bill for 785 28th Ave SW was $880 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $880.00 (+4.76%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $840.00 | $407,200 Land $187,200 Building $220,000 | $407,200 Land $187,200 Building $220,000 |
| 2023 | $684.00 | ||
| 2022 | $322,800 Land $136,600 Building $186,200 | $322,800 Land $136,600 Building $186,200 |
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 785 28th Ave SW.
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 785 28th Ave SW 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 65% of the US · above 61% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tremolo Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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