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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $176,000 on Jul 28, 2025

BACKUS, MN 56435
0
Baths
3.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,000 · Jul 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$436 (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.$95,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,800

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.84 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
CountyCASS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.96
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 10.7 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 10.7 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

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 73% of homes in Cass County
  • Newer than 85% 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.

Lot size3.96 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Lot sizebigger than3.96 ac62% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than200585% of homes82% of homes

About

When did , Backus, MN last sell?

, Backus, MN last sold on Jul 28, 2025 for $176,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was , Backus, MN built?

, Backus, MN was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

What schools serve , Backus, MN?

, 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 , Backus, MN compare to other homes in Backus 56435?

Among the 2,499 homes in Backus 56435, its lot is bigger than 62% of them (3.96 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2005 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 , Backus, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Backus, MN was $436. The county assessed it at $95,800.

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