Cass County property record for 866 28th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 68.2 acres (2,973,406 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,516 (2026) |
| APN | 34-024-3300 |
| Primary APN | 34-024-3300 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,973,406 sqft (68.2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 234 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24985 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 866 28TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2359 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 OF SW1/4 LESS PART SCANNED |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
866 28th Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 866 28TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2359 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 866 28th Ave NW was $1,516 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.8% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,516.00 (+10.82%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,368.00 | $350,700 Land $182,600 Building $168,100 | $350,700 Land $182,600 Building $168,100 |
| 2023 | $1,306.00 | ||
| 2022 | $318,100 Land $162,400 Building $155,700 | $318,100 Land $162,400 Building $155,700 |
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 866 28th Ave NW.
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 866 28th Ave NW 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 93% of the US · lower than 78% 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.
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