Cass County property record for 956 20th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2.07 acres (90,169 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,814 (2026) |
| APN | 32-003-4303 |
| Primary APN | 32-003-4303 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 90,169 sqft (2.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 220 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 326 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,488 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22479 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 956 20TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF GOVT LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 20TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2118 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000563572 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,814.00 (+11.23%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,530.00 (+20.94%) | $549,900 (+16.21%) Land $156,300 Building $393,600 | $549,900 (+16.21%) Land $156,300 Building $393,600 |
| 2023 | $2,092.00 | ||
| 2022 | $473,200 Land $152,600 Building $320,600 | $473,200 Land $152,600 Building $320,600 |
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 80% of the US · lower than 60% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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