Cass County property record for 3280 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 14.3 acres (625,086 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,100 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,582 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Refinance Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 31-022-4305 |
| Primary APN | 31-022-4305 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 625,086 sqft (14.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 196 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,200 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21677 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3280 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3280 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MID MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PINE RIVER STATE BANK |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RANDALL STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019650222 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 3280 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A000655838 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000655838 |
| Name | MID MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3280 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Document Number | A000650222 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000650222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3280 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Document Number | A000650223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000650223 |
| Name | PINE RIVER STATE BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3280 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Document Number | A000635843 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000635843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $597.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3280 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2238 |
| Document Number | A000635844 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | A000635844 |
| Name | RANDALL STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RANDALL, MN 56475 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
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 | $1,582.00 (+4.08%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,520.00 (+20.25%) | $333,200 (+24.7%) Land $96,300 Building $236,900 | $333,200 (+24.7%) Land $96,300 Building $236,900 |
| 2023 | $1,264.00 | ||
| 2022 | $267,200 Land $60,800 Building $206,400 | $267,200 Land $60,800 Building $206,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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