12836 W Balsam Rd, Wright, MN 55798 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 12836 W Balsam Rd, Wright, MN 55798

Property Summary

Property TypeSeasonal / Vacation Home
Lot Size20 acres (871,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$69,900 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill$524 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN515-0010-03065

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN515-0010-03065
Alternative APN
  • 1093573

Interior

Stories1 Story

Exterior

Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area871,200 sqft (20 acres)
Storage Building140 sqft
Pole Barn1,350 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number1093573
Street Address12836 W BALSAM RD
CityWRIGHT
StateMN
Zip55798
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning CodeFAM
Legal DescriptionW1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 SERIAL #
Legal Range21W
Legal Township50N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionPRAIRIE LAKE TOWN OF
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionPRAIRIE LAKE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4071
Census Tract11200

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address11565 239TH ST N, SCANDIA, MN 55073-9537
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 5, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016575288
Last Transfer DateJul 21, 2020
Transfer Doc0001386903
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateAug 3, 2020
Property Address12836 W BALSAM RD, WRIGHT, MN 55798
Document Number00A1386903
Instrument DateJul 21, 2020
InstrumentA1386903
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address11565 239TH ST N SCANDIA MN 550739537, SCANDIA, MN 55073-9537

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
County SubdivisionPrairie Lake Township
Unified School DistrictFloodwood Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$524.00 (+12.93%)
2025$464.00 (-9.38%)$51,200 (+13.27%) Land $42,100 Building $9,100$51,200 (+13.27%) Land $42,100 Building $9,100
2024$512.00$45,200 (-10.5%) Land $37,400 Building $7,800$45,200 (-10.5%) Land $37,400 Building $7,800
2022$50,500 Land $40,200 Building $10,300$50,500 Land $40,200 Building $10,300

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, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1999–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2012 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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