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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential

2016 31ST AVE SW

BACKUS, MN 56435
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,120 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.
3.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,174 (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.$421,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$179,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$241,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$421,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation 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.3.15
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River Or Lake)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 608 ft²ShedPatio

Transaction History(1)

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 · 1.9 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.0 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

2016 31st Ave Sw 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Cass County

How it measures up in Backus 56435

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

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size3.15 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 2016 31st Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²56% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.15 ac59% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than198749% of homes42% of homes

About 2016 31st Ave Sw

When did 2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN last sell?

2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN?

2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 3.15-acre lot.

When was 2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN built?

2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN?

2016 31st Ave Sw, 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 2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN compare to other homes in Backus 56435?

Among the 2,499 homes in Backus 56435, it is bigger than 56% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (3.15 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1987 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2016 31st Ave Sw, Backus, MN was $2,174. The county assessed it at $421,000.

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