Cass County property record for 4720 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 18.7 acres (815,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,500 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,026 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance |
| APN | 31-019-3302 |
| Primary APN | 31-019-3302 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,500 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 815,443 sqft (18.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
|---|---|
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 21589 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4720 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF GOV LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PINE RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
4720 16th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4720 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012585998 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 4720 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2222 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000664277 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000664277 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4720 16th St SW was $2,026 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.2% 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 | $2,026.00 (+4.22%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,944.00 | $420,700 Land $99,100 Building $321,600 | $420,700 Land $99,100 Building $321,600 |
| 2023 | $1,578.00 | ||
| 2022 | $329,100 Land $58,100 Building $271,000 | $329,100 Land $58,100 Building $271,000 |
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 4720 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 4720 16th St SW is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | 10 / 1 |
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