Cass County property record for 967 Bittern Ln NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 928 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,112 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale |
| APN | 32-015-1208 |
| Primary APN | 32-015-1208 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 928 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22787 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 967 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 449 96TH LN NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55434-1371 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer WINGS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Executor's Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018643380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000505332 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 967 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000695484 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000695484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 449 96TH LN NE, BLAINE, MN 55434-1371 |
| Document Number | A000695485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000695485 |
| Name | WINGS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 0.06% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 967 BITTERN LN NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000643380 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000643380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 449 96TH LN NE, BLAINE, MN 55434-1371 |
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 | $1,112.00 (+41.12%) | ||
| 2025 | $788.00 (+33.56%) | $214,600 (+69.51%) Land $104,600 Building $110,000 | $214,600 (+69.51%) Land $104,600 Building $110,000 |
| 2023 | $590.00 | ||
| 2022 | $126,600 Land $38,700 Building $87,900 | $126,600 Land $38,700 Building $87,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| 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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