Cass County property record for 4388 16th St NW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.63 acres (114,563 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $796 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Nov 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| APN | 34-007-4401 |
| Primary APN | 34-007-4401 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 114,563 sqft (2.63 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24390 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4388 16TH ST NW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-3002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GOV LOT 5 E OF RY LESSRY SEC 7-139-30 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | POWERS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3081 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4388 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 19, 2015 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014221200 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4388 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3002 |
| Document Number | A000693133 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000693133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4388 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3002 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4388 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3002 |
| Document Number | A000679106 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000679106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4388 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3002 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Property Address | 4388 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3002 |
| Document Number | A000610291 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Instrument | A000610291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $207.24 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4388 16TH ST NW, BACKUS, MN 56435-3002 |
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 | $796.00 (+17.4%) | ||
| 2025 | $678.00 (+12.62%) | $153,200 (+26.4%) Land $43,400 Building $109,800 | $153,200 (+26.4%) Land $43,400 Building $109,800 |
| 2023 | $602.00 | ||
| 2022 | $121,200 Land $28,400 Building $92,800 | $121,200 Land $28,400 Building $92,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| TDS Telecom DSL | 50 / 10 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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