Cass County property record for 3850 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 7.64 acres (332,798 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,434 (2026) |
| APN | 31-021-3405 |
| Primary APN | 31-021-3405 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 332,798 sqft (7.64 acres) |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Lean-To | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21633 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3850 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 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 |
3850 16th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3850 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005493463 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3850 16th St SW was $1,434 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.1% 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 | $1,434.00 (+10.14%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,302.00 | $304,000 Land $47,600 Building $256,400 | $304,000 Land $47,600 Building $256,400 |
| 2023 | $1,162.00 | ||
| 2022 | $247,100 Land $38,000 Building $209,100 | $247,100 Land $38,000 Building $209,100 |
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 3850 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 3850 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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