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914 N RIVER RD SW

BACKUS, MN 56435
0
Baths
790 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.
39.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
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.$574 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$137,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$104,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,700

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.163 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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.39.82
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Pier/Post & Beam
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
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 · 125 ft²Shed · 2 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.5 mi
M
Pine River-Backus High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

914 N River Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Cass County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Backus 56435
  • Older than 94% 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 area790 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,064 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size39.82 ac
SmallerTypical 3.45 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 914 N River Rd Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Living areabigger than790 ft²22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than39.82 ac93% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than19558% of homes6% of homes

About 914 N River Rd Sw

When did 914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN last sell?

914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN last sold on Sep 1, 2022, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN?

914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN has 790 square feet of living space and a 39.82-acre lot.

When was 914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN built?

914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN?

914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN is assigned to Pine River-Backus Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Pine River-Backus High School (middle), 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 914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN compare to other homes in Backus 56435?

Among the 2,480 homes in Backus 56435, it is bigger than 22% of them (790 ft² against a typical 1,064 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (39.82 ac against a typical 3.45 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1955 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 914 N River Rd Sw, Backus, MN was $574. The county assessed it at $137,700.

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