Cass County property record for 4161 16th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 5.02 acres (218,671 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,200 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $826 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale May 2021 Sale |
| APN | 34-017-1203 |
| Primary APN | 34-017-1203 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 218,671 sqft (5.02 acres) |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,560 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24676 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4161 16TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N600 FT OF E360 FT OF W1/2 OF NW NE & PART OF |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 960302 |
4161 16th St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4161 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2022 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer |
| May 7, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021672159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000555601 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4161 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2101 |
| Document Number | A000689614 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000689614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4161 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2101 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4161 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2101 |
| Document Number | A000672159 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000672159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3944 OX YOKE RD NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2014 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4161 16th St NW was $826, up 10.4% 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 | $826.00 (+10.43%) | ||
| 2025 | $748.00 | $159,900 Land $67,000 Building $92,900 | $159,900 Land $67,000 Building $92,900 |
| 2023 | $580.00 | ||
| 2022 | $116,500 Land $43,800 Building $72,700 | $116,500 Land $43,800 Building $72,700 |
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 4161 16th 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 4161 16th St NW is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
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