St. Louis County property record for 12 S 3rd St W, Aurora, MN 55705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,010 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,900 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,278 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-0050-00020 |
| Primary APN | 100-0050-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,010 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Basement Area | 622 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 622 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,996 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 899413 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 S 3RD ST W |
| City | AURORA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55705-1262 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1, BLOCK 2, EXCEPT THE EASTERLY 50 FEET;AND EXCEPT THE SOUTHERLY 50 FEET. SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 13800 |
12 S 3rd St W is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 S 3RD ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1262 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20101133557 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 00A1333800 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 12 S 3RD ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1262 |
| Document Number | 00A1333800 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1333800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 24 VIRGINIA MN 557920024, VIRGINIA, MN 55792-0024 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 S 3rd St W was $1,278 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.7% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | White Township |
| Unified School District | Mesabi East School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,278.00 (+10.75%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,154.00 (-16.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,600 (-5.33%) Land $8,200 Building $82,400 | $90,600 (-5.33%) Land $8,200 Building $82,400 |
| 2024 | $1,384.00 | $95,700 Land $7,000 Building $88,700 | $95,700 Land $7,000 Building $88,700 |
| 2022 | $68,900 Land $6,700 Building $62,200 | $68,900 Land $6,700 Building $62,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 S 3rd St W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 12 S 3rd St W 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 |
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 | Aurora serves 1,764 people · EPA ID MN1690002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CTC.
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