Cass County property record for 4160 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 840 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 11.9 acres (518,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,142 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| APN | 31-008-4307 |
| Primary APN | 31-008-4307 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 518,800 sqft (11.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 480 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21353 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4160 8TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | W660 FT OF SW SE LYG NLY OF SLY 542 FT THRF |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
4160 8th St SW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 212, MARFA, TX 79843-0212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005495599 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000722799 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4160 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000722799 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026722799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $166.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 4160 8th St SW was $1,142, up 3.4% 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 | $1,142.00 (+3.44%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,104.00 | $217,100 Land $82,100 Building $135,000 | $217,100 Land $82,100 Building $135,000 |
| 2023 | $932.00 | ||
| 2022 | $173,300 Land $55,900 Building $117,400 | $173,300 Land $55,900 Building $117,400 |
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 4160 8th 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 4160 8th 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: TDS Telecom.
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