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$117,074
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 81How 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

BACKUS, MN 56435
0
Baths
1.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$117K
$94K low$140K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$114 (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.$24,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCASS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.46
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 8.0 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 8.0 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.

  • Worth less than 90% 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.

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$70K$601K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$117,074
CheaperTypical $217,718Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1.46 ac
SmallerTypical 2.24 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$117,07411% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.46 ac42% of homes56% of homes

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How much is , Backus, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Backus, MN is $117,074 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $94,252 to $139,896. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Backus, MN last sell?

, Backus, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

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, it is worth more than 11% of them ($117,074 against a typical $217,718) and its lot is bigger than 42% of them (1.46 ac against a typical 2.24 ac). Measured against all of Cass County, it is worth more than 10% 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 , Backus, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Backus, MN was $114. The county assessed it at $24,700.

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