Cass County property record for 968 N River Rd SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 480 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 5.06 acres (220,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $540 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| APN | 02-008-3402 |
| Primary APN | 02-008-3402 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 480 sqft Base Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 220,414 sqft (5.06 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 595 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 968 N RIVER RD SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | S1/2 OF SE OF SE SW |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BARCLAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1080 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
968 N River Rd SW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16350 74TH ST NE, NEW LONDON, MN 56273-9000 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021676671 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 968 N RIVER RD SW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000676671 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000676671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 16350 74TH ST NE, NEW LONDON, MN 56273-9000 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 968 N River Rd SW was $540, up 31.7% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Barclay Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $540.00 (+31.71%) | ||
| 2025 | $410.00 | $110,300 Land $103,100 Building $7,200 | $110,300 Land $103,100 Building $7,200 |
| 2023 | $318.00 | ||
| 2022 | $69,300 Land $59,300 Building $10,000 | $69,300 Land $59,300 Building $10,000 |
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 968 N River Rd SW.
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 968 N River Rd SW 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tremolo Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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