Houston County property record for 11896 County 5, Caledonia, MN 55921
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,452 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 72.7 acres (3,169,426 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09.0196.000 |
| Primary APN | 09.0196.000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,452 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,920 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,169,426 sqft (72.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 298 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 11896 COUNTY 5 |
|---|---|
| City | CALEDONIA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55921-4730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-19 TWP-102 RANGE-005 72.76 AC FRAC S1/2 SW1/4 EX .29A & EX 1.36 A & EX 2.69 AC & EX .60 AC (DOC 259641) DOC 227664; DOC |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 102 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MAYVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
11896 County 5, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2025.
Source: Houston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11608 COUNTY 5, CALEDONIA, MN 55921-4732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CITIZENS BANK MINNESOTA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 20081253192 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 000A317612 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 11896 COUNTY 5, CALEDONIA, MN 55921-4730 |
| Document Number | 000A317612 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | A317612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON MN |
| Property Address | 11896 COUNTY 5, CALEDONIA, MN 55921-4730 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A304490 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | A304490 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK MINNESOTA |
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| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 11896 County 5 was $4,466 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston County |
| County Subdivision | Mayville Township |
| Unified School District | Caledonia Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,466.00 Homeowner's exemption | $860,400 (-) Land $543,000 Building $317,400 | $860,400 (-) Land $543,000 Building $317,400 |
| 2025 | $4,466.00 (+2.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $860,400 Land $543,000 Building $317,400 | $860,400 Land $543,000 Building $317,400 |
| 2024 | $4,340.00 (+60.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,706.00 Homeowner's exemption | $672,500 Land $468,800 Building $203,700 | $672,500 Land $468,800 Building $203,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11896 County 5 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 11896 County 5 is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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