Cass County property record for 3874 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 7.64 acres (332,798 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $862 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| APN | 31-021-3404 |
| Primary APN | 31-021-3404 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Manufactured |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 332,798 sqft (7.64 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 16 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,855 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21632 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3874 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 |
3874 16th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3874 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 2, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021674273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3874 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2230 |
| Document Number | A000674273 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000674273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3874 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2230 |
| Document Number | A000674274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000674274 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3874 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2230 |
| Document Number | A000668903 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000668903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8871 BIRCH LN, PEQUOT LAKES, MN 56472-3200 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3874 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2230 |
| Document Number | A000668902 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000668902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 8871 BIRCH LN, PEQUOT LAKES, MN 56472-3200 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 3874 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2230 |
| Document Number | A000641099 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | A000641099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8871 BIRCH LN, BREEZY POINT, MN 56472-3200 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3874 16th St SW was $862 with a homeowner's exemption, up 35.1% 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 | $862.00 (+35.11%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $638.00 | $191,100 Land $47,600 Building $143,500 | $191,100 Land $47,600 Building $143,500 |
| 2023 | $532.00 | ||
| 2022 | $122,400 Land $38,000 Building $84,400 | $122,400 Land $38,000 Building $84,400 |
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 3874 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 3874 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 25 / 5 |
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