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$208,424$108 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $203,000 on Jan 3, 2005

3850 16TH ST SW

BACKUS, MN 56435
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,932 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.
7.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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

$208K
$181K low$236K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$203,000 · Jan 3, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,434 (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.$304,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$256,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$289,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$304,000

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.14 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.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.7.64
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.DeckShedPorch · 180 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 · 4.0 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.1 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

3850 16th St 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Cass County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Backus 56435
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% 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
$65K$551K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$208,424
CheaperTypical $204,906Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,932 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size7.64 ac
SmallerTypical 2.24 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 3850 16th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$208,42451% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10816% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,932 ft²95% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.64 ac75% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199054% of homes49% of homes

About 3850 16th St Sw

How much is 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN is $208,424 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $181,080 to $235,768. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN last sell?

3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN last sold on Jan 3, 2005 for $203,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN?

3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,932 square feet of living space and a 7.64-acre lot.

When was 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN built?

3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN?

3850 16th St 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 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN compare to other homes in Backus 56435?

Among the 2,499 homes in Backus 56435, it is worth more than 51% of them ($208,424 against a typical $204,906), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($108 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 95% of them (1,932 ft² against a typical 1,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (7.64 ac against a typical 2.24 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1990 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Cass County, it is worth more than 41% 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 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3850 16th St Sw, Backus, MN was $1,434. The county assessed it at $304,000.

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