12839 State 16, Houston, MN 55943 Property Records

Houston County property record for 12839 State 16, Houston, MN 55943 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Square Footage2,130 sqft Living Area
Lot Size435,600 sqft (10 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$670,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$7,324.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Houston County records · APN 06.0278.004

Assessment roll updated July 16, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address12839 STATE 16, HOUSTON, MN 55943-2804
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
MERCHANTS BANK NA
May 03, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance
MERCHANTS BANK NA
May 22, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MERCHANTS BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 27, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 27, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2024313922
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOUSTON MN
Property Address12839 STATE 16, HOUSTON, MN 55943-2804
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number000A308551
DateNov 15, 2022
InstrumentA308551
Lender
NameMERCHANTS BANK NA
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term73 Months
DueDec 01, 2028

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOUSTON MN
Property Address12839 STATE 16, HOUSTON, MN 55943-2804
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number000A302594
DateMay 03, 2021
InstrumentA302594
Lender
NameMERCHANTS BANK NA
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2051

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOUSTON MN
Recording DateMay 22, 2020
Property Address12839 STATE 16, HOUSTON, MN 55943-2804
Document Number000A298153
Instrument DateMay 20, 2020
InstrumentA298153
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6963 COUNTY 18, HOKAH, MN 55941-8708
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number000A298154
DateMay 22, 2020
InstrumentA298154
Lender
NameMERCHANTS BANK NA
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Houston County records · Assessment roll updated July 16, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyHouston County
County SubdivisionHouston Township
Unified School DistrictHouston Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$561,300 (-) Land $93,800 Building $467,500$561,300 (-) Land $93,800 Building $467,500
2025$7,324.00 (+26.71%) Homeowner's exemption$561,300 (+19.32%) Land $93,800 Building $467,500$561,300 (+19.32%) Land $93,800 Building $467,500
2023$5,780.00 (+22.46%) Homeowner's exemption$470,400 (+5.07%) Land $72,000 Building $398,400$470,400 (+5.07%) Land $72,000 Building $398,400
2022$4,720.00 Homeowner's exemption$447,700 Land $69,300 Building $378,400$447,700 Land $69,300 Building $378,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Houston County (27055C), updated January 19, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 39% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 5,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06.0278.004

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area2,130 sqft Living Area
1st Floor2,130 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area2,130 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement2,130 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area435,600 sqft (10 acres)
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces
Garage Area1,015 sqft Garage
Deck Area360 sqft Deck
Porch Area114 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address12839 STATE 16
CityHOUSTON
StateMN
Zip55943-2804
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECT-36 TWP-104 RANGE-006 10.00 AC PT W1/2 NW1/4 NW1/4 LY SOUTH OF HWY#16 B 347 P 846 DOC 298153; DOC 313922
Legal Range06
Legal Township104
Legal Section36
JurisdictionHOUSTON MN
Minor Civil DivisionHOUSTON
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2001
Census Tract20300

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