Stearns County property record for 12 3rd St SW, Melrose, MN 56352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-37338-0000 |
| Primary APN | 66-37338-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,310 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56352-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 42 TOWNSITE OF MELROSE SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 033 TOWNSITE OF MELROSE SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 033 |
| Legal Range | 33W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF MELROSE |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
12 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1994.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 3RD ST SW, MELROSE, MN 56352-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 3rd St SW was $1,898.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,898.00 | $203,000 (+2.89%) Land $29,100 Building $173,900 | $203,000 (+2.89%) Land $29,100 Building $173,900 |
| 2025 | $197,300 Land $27,700 Building $169,600 | $197,300 Land $27,700 Building $169,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,782.00 | $187,100 Land $25,700 Building $161,400 | $187,100 Land $25,700 Building $161,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 3rd St SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12 3rd St SW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Melrose serves 3,886 people · EPA ID MN1730016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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