1237 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Property Records

Becker County property record for 1237 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$170,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,502 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Refinance Dec 2020 Sale + 1 more
APN	`49.1516.000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`49.1516.000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,332 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	458 sqft
Unfinished Basement	458 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1894
Effective Year Built	Effective 1894
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	184 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1237 SUMMIT AVE
City	DETROIT LAKES
State	MN
Zip	56501-3801
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	IVERSONS ADDITION DL BLOCK 001 PT LOTS 9, 10 BLK 1. S 5' LOT 9 LESS E 111.5'. LOT 10 LESS E 111.5'
Legal Subdivision	IVERSONS ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	9-10
Jurisdiction	BECKER MN
Township / Civil Division	DETROIT LAKES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	450600

Owner

Source: Becker County records, as of August 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1237 SUMMIT AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-3801
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BREMER BANK
Dec 11, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jun 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020674883
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 29, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	614582
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BECKER MN
Property Address	1237 SUMMIT AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-3801
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	661896
Date	Sep 18, 2019
Instrument	661896

Lender

Name	BREMER BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2034

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BECKER MN
Recording Date	Dec 11, 2020
Property Address	1237 SUMMIT AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-3801
Document Number	674883
Instrument Date	Dec 9, 2020
Instrument	674883
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1237 SUMMIT AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-3801

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BECKER MN
Property Address	1237 SUMMIT AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-3801
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	, 643251
Date	Jun 28, 2017
Instrument	643251

Lender

Name	MIDWEST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	61 Months
Due	Jul 15, 2022

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Becker County assessment roll, as of August 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Becker County
Municipality	Detroit Lakes City
Unified School District	Detroit Lakes Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,502.00 (-6.36%) Homeowner's exemption	$181,800 (-4.11%) Land $35,600 Building $146,200	$181,800 (-4.11%) Land $35,600 Building $146,200
2025	$1,604.00 (-3.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$189,600 (+7.48%) Land $35,600 Building $154,000	$189,600 (+7.48%) Land $35,600 Building $154,000
2023	$1,668.00 Homeowner's exemption	$176,400 Land $32,800 Building $143,600	$176,400 Land $32,800 Building $143,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	Detroit Lakes serves 10,038 people · EPA ID MN1030005
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Midco Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Arvig Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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