3732 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435 Property Records

Cass County property record for 3732 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 840 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	20.3 acres (887,317 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$329,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,364 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Nov 2021 Refinance + 2 more
APN	`31-021-4301`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31-021-4301`
Alternative APN	`21638`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	840 sqft Base Area
1st Floor Area	840 sqft
Basement Area	515 sqft
Finished Basement	515 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	887,317 sqft (20.3 acres)
Garage Area	936 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	56 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	2 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	21638
Street Address	3732 16TH ST SW
City	BACKUS
State	MN
Zip	56435-2231
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	E1/2 OF SW SE SEC 21-138-30
Legal Range	30
Legal Township	138
Legal Section	21
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Township / Civil Division	PINE RIVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	960600

Owner

3732 16th St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3732 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 25, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Nov 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 19, 2013	Deed of Trust, Mortgage PRIMELENDING
Jul 8, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MID MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20241665856
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 8, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000496366
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	3732 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000672783
Date	May 25, 2021
Instrument	A000672783

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	265 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2043

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	3732 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000679514
Date	Nov 29, 2021
Instrument	A000679514

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2041

April 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Property Address	3732 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A000591706
Date	Apr 19, 2013
Instrument	A000591706

Lender

Name	PRIMELENDING
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75252

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2043

July 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CASS MN
Recording Date	Jul 8, 2024
Property Address	3732 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231
Document Number	A000704063
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2024
Instrument	A000704063
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3732 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	A000704064
Date	Jul 8, 2024
Instrument	A000704064

Lender

Name	MID MINNESOTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3732 16th St SW was $1,364 with a homeowner's exemption, up 36.9% 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	$1,364.00 (+36.95%) Homeowner's exemption
2025	$996.00	$291,000 Land $75,000 Building $216,000	$291,000 Land $75,000 Building $216,000
2023	$812.00
2022		$178,500 Land $46,400 Building $132,100	$178,500 Land $46,400 Building $132,100

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 3732 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

Wildfire risk around 3732 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 66% of the US · above 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
TDS Telecom DSL	50 / 10

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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