2016 31st Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 2016 31st Ave SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	3.15 acres (137,214 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,174 (2026)
APN	`31-035-2216`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31-035-2216`
Alternative APN	`22051`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	1,120 sqft
Basement Area	1,120 sqft
Finished Basement	1,120 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Paneling
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	137,214 sqft (3.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions	300 ft deep x 296 ft wide
View / Lot	Waterfront / Beach
Garage Area	484 sqft
Driveway	Driveway
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Deck Area	608 sqft
Patio Area	1 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Pole Barn	1,500 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Propane
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	22051
Street Address	2016 31ST AVE SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2244
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Legal Description	PT OF GOV LOT 5, SEC 35-138-30
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	35
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PINE RIVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2021
Census Tract	960600

Owner

2016 31st Ave SW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2008.

Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	8289 81ST STREET LN S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-3665
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Mar 10, 2008
Transfer Doc	0000536055
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2016 31st Ave SW was $2,174, up 4% from the year before.

Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Cass County
County Subdivision	Pine River Township
Unified School District	Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,174.00 (+4.02%)
2025	$2,090.00	$421,000 Land $179,800 Building $241,200	$421,000 Land $179,800 Building $241,200
2023	$2,062.00
2022		$385,800 Land $171,400 Building $214,400	$385,800 Land $171,400 Building $214,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 2016 31st Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 2016 31st Ave SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
TDS Telecom DSL	50 / 10