Cass County property record for 2918 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 720 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $261,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,106 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Nov 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 31-023-4001 |
| Primary APN | 31-023-4001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2918 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF SE1/4 SE1/4 & SW1/4 SE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
2918 16th St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2918 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LUMINATE HOME LOANS INC |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231598935 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 2918 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000686869 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000686869 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2918 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2421 |
| Document Number | A000698846 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000698846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2918 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2421 |
| Document Number | A000698847 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000698847 |
| Name | LUMINATE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | A000698848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000698848 |
| Name | LUMINATE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2918 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2421 |
| Document Number | A000660801 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000660801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2918 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2421 |
| Document Number | A000660802 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000660802 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2918 16th St SW was $1,106 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Pine River Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,106.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,056.00 | $239,400 Land $37,200 Building $202,200 | $239,400 Land $37,200 Building $202,200 |
| 2023 | $622.00 | ||
| 2022 | $140,100 Land $26,400 Building $113,700 | $140,100 Land $26,400 Building $113,700 |
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 2918 16th St 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 2918 16th St SW is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tremolo Communications Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
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