Cass County property record for 4281 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,280 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 139 acres (6,054,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,462 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 31-017-2101 |
| Primary APN | 31-017-2101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,054,840 sqft (139 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 672 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21547 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4281 8TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2343 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | NE NW & GOV LOTS 1 & 2 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
4281 8th St SW, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4281 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4281 8TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2343 |
| Document Number | A000698409 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000698409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration 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 4281 8th St SW was $1,462 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.9% 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 | $1,462.00 (+9.92%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,330.00 | $634,200 Land $383,600 Building $250,600 | $634,200 Land $383,600 Building $250,600 |
| 2023 | $1,040.00 | ||
| 2022 | $459,400 Land $237,800 Building $221,600 | $459,400 Land $237,800 Building $221,600 |
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 4281 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 4281 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 2 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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