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$83,468$85 / 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 $81,500 on Apr 11, 2025

218 KING ST S

BACKUS, MN 56435
2
Beds
1
Baths
984 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.
1,394 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$83K
$72K low$95K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$81,500 · Apr 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,008 (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.$101,800 (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.$94,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,800

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
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.Deck · 156 ft²ShedPorch · 54 ft²

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 · 8.1 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 8.2 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

218 King St S 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 97% of homes in Backus 56435
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Backus 56435
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Cass County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Backus 56435
  • Older than 88% 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.

This home
$68K$584K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$83,468
CheaperTypical $217,718Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,056 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1,394 ft²
SmallerTypical 2.24 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 218 King St S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,4683% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$855% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²43% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,394 ft²5% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than196914% of homes12% of homes

About 218 King St S

How much is 218 King St S, Backus, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 King St S, Backus, MN is $83,468 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $71,610 to $95,326. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 King St S, Backus, MN last sell?

218 King St S, Backus, MN last sold on Apr 11, 2025 for $81,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 King St S, Backus, MN?

218 King St S, Backus, MN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 218 King St S, Backus, MN built?

218 King St S, Backus, MN was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 King St S, Backus, MN?

218 King St S, 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 218 King St S, Backus, MN compare to other homes in Backus 56435?

Among the 2,499 homes in Backus 56435, it is worth more than 3% of them ($83,468 against a typical $217,718), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($85 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 43% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,056 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (1,394 ft² against a typical 2.24 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1969 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Cass County, it is worth more than 3% 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 218 King St S, Backus, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 218 King St S, Backus, MN was $1,008. The county assessed it at $101,800.

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