Cass County property record for 7975 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 476 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.87 acres (125,017 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $240 (2026) |
| APN | 25-023-2203 |
| Primary APN | 25-023-2203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 476 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 476 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 125,017 sqft (2.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Account Number | 16829 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7975 12TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF NW NW, SEC 23-138-32 DESC AS FOL: |
| 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 | 25273 E CLARK LAKE RD, NISSWA, MN 56468-2815 |
| 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 | McKinley Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $240.00 (+13.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $212.00 (+30.86%) | $42,600 (+57.2%) Land $28,100 Building $14,500 | $42,600 (+57.2%) Land $28,100 Building $14,500 |
| 2023 | $162.00 | ||
| 2022 | $27,100 Land $11,800 Building $15,300 | $27,100 Land $11,800 Building $15,300 |
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 53% of the US · above 81% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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