Cass County property record for 8342 12th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 862 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 8.93 acres (388,991 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $730 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| APN | 25-015-3301 |
| Primary APN | 25-015-3301 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 862 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 862 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 388,991 sqft (8.93 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 367 sqft |
| Milk House | 3,360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 16760 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8342 12TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 480FT OF S 810FT OF SW1/4 SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MCKINLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4047 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: Cass County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7695 WINTER TRL, PEQUOT LAKES, MN 56472-3815 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012581755 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000638406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8342 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2053 |
| Document Number | A000638406 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000638406 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8358 12TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2053 |
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 | $730.00 (+4.58%) | ||
| 2025 | $698.00 (+15.95%) | $169,800 (+16.22%) Land $73,300 Building $96,500 | $169,800 (+16.22%) Land $73,300 Building $96,500 |
| 2023 | $602.00 | ||
| 2022 | $146,100 Land $44,200 Building $101,900 | $146,100 Land $44,200 Building $101,900 |
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 56% of the US · above 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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