Cass County property record for 8143 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 240 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 20.2 acres (882,090 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $530 (2026) |
| APN | 25-027-1200 |
| Primary APN | 25-027-1200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 240 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 882,090 sqft (20.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 16852 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8143 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 OF NW NE |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MCKINLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4056 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
8143 16th St SW, a residential property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15692 45TH AVE NE, RICE, MN 56367-9756 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8143 16th St SW was $530, up 10.9% from the year before.
Source: Cass County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cass County |
| County Subdivision | McKinley Township |
| Unified School District | Pine River-Backus Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $530.00 (+10.88%) | ||
| 2025 | $478.00 | $129,200 Land $115,200 Building $14,000 | $129,200 Land $115,200 Building $14,000 |
| 2023 | $330.00 | ||
| 2022 | $79,100 Land $65,300 Building $13,800 | $79,100 Land $65,300 Building $13,800 |
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 8143 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 8143 16th St SW is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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