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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential

3868 4TH ST NW

BACKUS, MN 56435
1
Beds
1
Baths
762 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.
3,278 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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.$924 (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.$176,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$176,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,200

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.132 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.0.07
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
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 · 360 ft²Shed

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 · 7.3 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.4 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

3868 4th St Nw 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.

  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Cass County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% 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.

Living area762 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size3,278 ft²
SmallerTypical 2.25 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 3868 4th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Living areabigger than762 ft²18% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,278 ft²11% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than198547% of homes41% of homes

About 3868 4th St Nw

When did 3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN last sell?

3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN?

3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 762 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN built?

3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN?

3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN is assigned to Pine River-Backus High School (middle), rated C-; Pine River-Backus Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Pine River-Backus Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN compare to other homes in Backus 56435?

Among the 2,499 homes in Backus 56435, it is bigger than 18% of them (762 ft² against a typical 1,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,278 ft² against a typical 2.25 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1985 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 3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3868 4th St Nw, Backus, MN was $924. The county assessed it at $176,200.

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