Cottonwood County property record for 1281 5th St, Westbrook, MN 56183
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,280 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-612-0060 |
| Primary APN | 24-612-0060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 620 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 620 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1281 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WESTBROOK |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56183-9540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 13,14; E33' VAC EDISON AVE W OF LOT 13 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSONS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTBROOK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1137 |
| Census Tract | 270200 |
1281 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1281 5TH ST, WESTBROOK, MN 56183-9540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1281 5th St was $3,280 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Westbrook City |
| Unified School District | Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,280.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,100 Land $3,800 Building $150,300 | $154,100 Land $3,800 Building $150,300 |
| 2025 | $3,280.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,786.00 | $158,400 Land $3,800 Building $154,600 | $158,400 Land $3,800 Building $154,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1281 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 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 1281 5th St 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 |
|---|
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 | Westbrook serves 785 people · EPA ID MN1170005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2026) 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Woodstock Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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