Cass County property record for 3850 4th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,678 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,568 (2026) |
| APN | 34-472-0135 |
| Primary APN | 34-472-0135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,678 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 328 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25715 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3850 4TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2191 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
3850 4th St NW, a residential property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1045 GROUSE CT, NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317-4857 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3850 4th St NW was $1,568, up 4.7% 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 | $1,568.00 (+4.67%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,498.00 | $305,100 Land $57,000 Building $248,100 | $305,100 Land $57,000 Building $248,100 |
| 2023 | $1,452.00 | ||
| 2022 | $285,400 Land $73,000 Building $212,400 | $285,400 Land $73,000 Building $212,400 |
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 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 3850 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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