Crow Wing County property record for 12793 Talking Trees Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,852 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.99 acres (87,082 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,182 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Mortgage Mar 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531150010050009 |
| Primary APN | 531150010050009 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,852 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 926 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 926 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,082 sqft (1.99 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 145533 |
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| Street Address | 12793 TALKING TREES RD |
| City | MERRIFIELD |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56465-4503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Range | 27W |
| Legal Township | 135 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | TALKING TREES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CROW WING MN |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 950502 |
Source: Crow Wing County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12793 TALKING TREES RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Closed-End Mortgage CROW WING POWER CU |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Divorce Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001007189 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CROW WING MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 12793 TALKING TREES RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4503 |
| Document Number | 0001007189 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1007189 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12793 TALKING TREES RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4503 |
| Document Number | 0001007190 |
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| Date | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1007190 |
| Name | CROW WING POWER CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Divorce Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CROW WING MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 12793 TALKING TREES RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4503 |
| Document Number | 0001007159 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1007159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12793 TALKING TREES RD, MERRIFIELD, MN 56465-4503 |
Source: Crow Wing County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing County |
| County Subdivision | Center Township |
| Unified School District | Brainerd Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,182.00 (+4.6%) | $904,700 (-0.17%) Land $297,500 Building $607,200 | $904,700 (-0.17%) Land $297,500 Building $607,200 |
| 2025 | $5,910.00 (+48.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $906,200 (+33.21%) Land $289,700 Building $616,500 | $906,200 (+33.21%) Land $289,700 Building $616,500 |
| 2023 | $3,988.00 Homeowner's exemption | $680,300 Land $218,800 Building $461,500 | $680,300 Land $218,800 Building $461,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CTC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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