Cass County property record for 5090 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 960 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 81.1 acres (3,532,716 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2026) |
| APN | 09-024-3200 |
| Primary APN | 09-024-3200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 960 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,532,716 sqft (81.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 5110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5090 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | W1/2 OF SW |
| Legal Range | 31 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULL MOOSE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
5090 16th St SW, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 427 12TH AVE SE, SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-8511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025708922 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5090 16th St SW was $918, up 14.8% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | Bull Moose Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $918.00 (+14.75%) | ||
| 2025 | $800.00 | $242,500 Land $127,800 Building $114,700 | $242,500 Land $127,800 Building $114,700 |
| 2023 | $750.00 | ||
| 2022 | $210,600 Land $94,800 Building $115,800 | $210,600 Land $94,800 Building $115,800 |
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 5090 16th St SW; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5090 16th St SW is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 69% 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 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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