Cass County property record for 1373 16th Ave NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,064 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 40.2 acres (1,754,597 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $902 (2026) |
| APN | 32-017-4102 |
| Primary APN | 32-017-4102 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,754,597 sqft (40.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Milk House | 352 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,560 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22918 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1373 16TH AVE NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2144 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | NE SE |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1373 16th Ave NW, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2009.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1373 16TH AVE NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000554810 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1373 16th Ave NW was $902 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.9% from the year before.
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 | $902.00 (+15.94%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $778.00 | $320,700 Land $86,700 Building $234,000 | $320,700 Land $86,700 Building $234,000 |
| 2023 | $622.00 | ||
| 2022 | $246,000 Land $73,100 Building $172,900 | $246,000 Land $73,100 Building $172,900 |
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 1373 16th Ave NW.
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 1373 16th Ave NW 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 | 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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