Cass County property record for 3245 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 2.52 acres (109,771 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $952 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Refinance |
| APN | 31-027-1202 |
| Primary APN | 31-027-1202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 109,771 sqft (2.52 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 251 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3245 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
3245 16th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3245 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241672032 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000594934 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 3245 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000683266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000683266 |
| Name | AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3245 16th St SW was $952, up 20.8% 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 | $952.00 (+20.81%) | ||
| 2025 | $788.00 | $184,400 Land $34,200 Building $150,200 | $184,400 Land $34,200 Building $150,200 |
| 2023 | $716.00 | ||
| 2022 | $158,600 Land $23,900 Building $134,700 | $158,600 Land $23,900 Building $134,700 |
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 3245 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 3245 16th St SW is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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