Cass County property record for 1570 16th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 856 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 4.59 acres (199,940 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $364 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Transfer |
| APN | 32-009-3303 |
| Primary APN | 32-009-3303 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 856 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 199,940 sqft (4.59 acres) |
| Lot Width | 30.5 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 404 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22682 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1570 16TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S400 FT OF W500 FT OF SW SW |
| Legal Range | 29 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PONTO LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
1570 16th St NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1570 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST WESTERN BANK & TRUST |
| May 19, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025710942 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000542755 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1570 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2138 |
| Document Number | A000710942 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | A000710942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | ELITE TITLE & ESCROW CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1570 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2138 |
| Document Number | A000710943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | A000710943 |
| Name | FIRST WESTERN BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1570 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435 |
| Document Number | A000684348 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000684348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13784 W 61ST CIR, ARVADA, CO 80004-6175 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1570 16th St NW was $364 with a homeowner's exemption, up 46.8% 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 | $364.00 (+46.77%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $248.00 | $92,600 Land $56,400 Building $36,200 | $92,600 Land $56,400 Building $36,200 |
| 2023 | $306.00 | ||
| 2022 | $62,200 Land $36,600 Building $25,600 | $62,200 Land $36,600 Building $25,600 |
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 1570 16th St 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 1570 16th St 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 2 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 |
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