Cass County property record for 955 Bittern Ln NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer + 5 more |
| APN | 32-015-1206 |
| Primary APN | 32-015-1206 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 94 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22785 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOV LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 96, BOUTON, IA 50039-0096 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 5, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000651670 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000651675 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 S CAROLINA AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-5845 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000651671 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 S CAROLINA AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-5845 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000651672 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651672 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 S CAROLINA AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-5845 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000651673 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651673 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 S CAROLINA AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-5845 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000651674 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 S CAROLINA AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-5845 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000651670 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000651670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 S CAROLINA AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-5845 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 955 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000639583 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000639583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 S CAROLINA AVE, MASON CITY, IA 50401-5845 |
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $882.00 (+41.35%) | ||
| 2025 | $624.00 (+25.3%) | $168,400 (+57.97%) Land $81,400 Building $87,000 | $168,400 (+57.97%) Land $81,400 Building $87,000 |
| 2023 | $498.00 | ||
| 2022 | $106,600 Land $35,300 Building $71,300 | $106,600 Land $35,300 Building $71,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 80% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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