Cass County property record for 3778 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 20.3 acres (887,317 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,488 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 31-021-4302 |
| Primary APN | 31-021-4302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 887,317 sqft (20.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 28 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21639 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3778 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W1/2 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 |
3778 16th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3778 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 3778 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000675587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000675587 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3778 16th St SW was $1,488 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6% 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 | $1,488.00 (+5.98%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,404.00 | $283,500 Land $76,800 Building $206,700 | $283,500 Land $76,800 Building $206,700 |
| 2023 | $1,068.00 | ||
| 2022 | $222,200 Land $47,900 Building $174,300 | $222,200 Land $47,900 Building $174,300 |
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 3778 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 3778 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 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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