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$128,085
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 89How 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

BACKUS, MN 56435
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Valuation

$128K
$113K low$143K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$128,085
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$102,468

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,500 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCass
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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 · 8.2 mi
E
Pine River-Backus Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 8.3 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

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 84% 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
$62K$593K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$128,085
CheaperTypical $207,854Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBackus 56435Cass County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,08518% of homes16% of homes

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How much is , Backus, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Backus, MN is $128,085 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $113,406 to $142,764. 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 Sep 1, 2003, 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.

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