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$160,113$243 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $160,000 on Jul 21, 2026

115 CARPENTER ST

BACKUS, MN 56435
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
660 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,289 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$160K
$138K low$183K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Jul 21, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,184 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$121,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$114,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$121,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCASS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.ShedPorch · 90 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Pine River-Backus High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 8.3 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 8.3 mi

District: Pine River-Backus Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56435These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.55%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,298
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.19 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,848
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,325
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

115 Carpenter St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in Cass County
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Backus 56435
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Cass County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Backus 56435
  • Older than 83% of homes in Cass County

What homes are worth in Backus 56435

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$63K$576K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Backus 56435.

How it measures up in Backus 56435

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Backus 56435.

Estimated value$160,113
CheaperTypical $216,277Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$243
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1,289 ft²
SmallerTypical 2.25 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 115 Carpenter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$160,11328% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24377% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than660 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,289 ft²4% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than197019% of homes17% of homes

About 115 Carpenter St

How much is 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN is $160,113 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $137,501 to $182,725. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN last sell?

115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN last sold on Jul 21, 2026 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN?

115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 660 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN built?

115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN?

115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN is assigned to Pine River-Backus High School (middle), rated C+; Pine River-Backus Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Pine River-Backus Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN compare to other homes in Backus 56435?

Among the 2,499 homes in Backus 56435, it is worth more than 28% of them ($160,113 against a typical $216,277), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($243 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 12% of them (660 ft² against a typical 1,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (1,289 ft² against a typical 2.25 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1970 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Cass County, it is worth more than 22% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 115 Carpenter St, Backus, MN was $1,184. The county assessed it at $121,100.

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