831 28th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 831 28th Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	4.52 acres (196,891 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$268,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,254 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Refinance Jun 2023 Mortgage + 3 more
APN	`31-014-1100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31-014-1100`
Alternative APN	`21472`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,216 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,216 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Paneling
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	196,891 sqft (4.52 acres)
Garage Area	540 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area	64 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Pole Barn	1,336 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21472
Street Address	831 28TH AVE SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2328
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E 410FT OF N 480FT OF E1/2 OF NE1/4
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	14
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PINE RIVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	960600

Owner

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 26, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RANDALL STATE BANK
Jun 27, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Sep 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Sep 12, 2018	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20231550045
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000683688
Date	Apr 26, 2022
Instrument	A000683688

Lender

Name	RANDALL STATE BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	25 Months
Due	May 1, 2024

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2023
Property Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328
Document Number	A000694802
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2023
Instrument	A000694802
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328

Mortgage

Document Number	A000694803
Date	Jun 27, 2023
Instrument	A000694803

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2021
Property Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328
Document Number	A000677063
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2021
Instrument	A000677063
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328

Mortgage

Document Number	A000677064
Date	Sep 22, 2021
Instrument	A000677064

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2021
Property Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328
Document Number	A000677062
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2021
Instrument	A000677062
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328

Mortgage

Document Number	A000677064
Date	Sep 22, 2021
Instrument	A000677064

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

September 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Sep 12, 2018
Property Address	831 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2328
Document Number	A000644038
Instrument Date	Sep 4, 2018
Instrument	A000644038
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	785 28TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2327

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Pine River Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,254.00 (+4.67%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$1,198.00 (+43.3%)	$268,400 (+47.15%) Land $51,900 Building $216,500	$268,400 (+47.15%) Land $51,900 Building $216,500
2023	$836.00
2022		$182,400 Land $34,700 Building $147,700	$182,400 Land $34,700 Building $147,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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	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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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