Cass County property record for 8505 16th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
| Property Type | Agricultural Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 110 acres (4,812,944 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $270 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| APN | 25-028-1100 |
| Primary APN | 25-028-1100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,812,944 sqft (110 acres) |
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| Account Number | 16855 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8505 16TH ST SW |
| City | BACKUS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56435-2539 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Agricultural |
| Legal Description | NE1/4 OF NE1/4, NW1/4 OF NE1/4 LESS NW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 138 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MCKINLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4062 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
8505 16th St SW, agricultural vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cass County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 263 76TH AVE SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CASS MN |
| Property Address | 8505 16TH ST SW, BACKUS, MN 56435-2539 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | A000693151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000693151 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK NORTH |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8505 16th St SW was $270 with a homeowner's exemption, up 110.9% 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 | $270.00 (+110.94%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $128.00 | $341,000 Land $341,000 | $341,000 Land $341,000 |
| 2023 | $60.00 | ||
| 2022 | $216,400 Land $216,400 | $216,400 Land $216,400 |
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 8505 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 8505 16th 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 67% of the US · above 57% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | 25 / 5 |
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