Cass County property record for 977 Bittern Ln NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.86 acres (81,022 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,590 (2026) |
| APN | 32-015-1209 |
| Primary APN | 32-015-1209 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 81,022 sqft (1.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 240 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22788 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 977 BITTERN LN NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-3012 |
| 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 · APN 32-015-1209
Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1671 212TH ST, WAVERLY, IA 50677-9468 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016627226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000627226 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cass County records · Assessment roll updated April 16, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Ponto Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,590.00 (+60.93%) | ||
| 2025 | $988.00 (+42.36%) | $310,700 (+107.97%) Land $205,600 Building $105,100 | $310,700 (+107.97%) Land $205,600 Building $105,100 |
| 2023 | $694.00 | ||
| 2022 | $149,400 Land $67,900 Building $81,500 | $149,400 Land $67,900 Building $81,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 80% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 9 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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