Cass County property record for 3836 4th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $766 (2026) |
| APN | 34-472-0145 |
| Primary APN | 34-472-0145 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,831 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 364 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25717 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3836 4TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2191 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
3836 4th St NW, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71875 300TH ST, HARTLAND, MN 56042-4170 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016556898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000524983 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3836 4th St NW was $766, up 8.5% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Powers Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $766.00 (+8.5%) | ||
| 2025 | $706.00 | $144,600 Land $62,000 Building $82,600 | $144,600 Land $62,000 Building $82,600 |
| 2023 | $770.00 | ||
| 2022 | $150,300 Land $80,000 Building $70,300 | $150,300 Land $80,000 Building $70,300 |
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 3836 4th St NW.
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 3836 4th St NW is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 23 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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