Meeker County property record for 131 Mars St N, Cosmos, MN 56228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,383 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,124 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-0187000 |
| Primary APN | 21-0187000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,383 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 692 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 604 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 MARS ST N |
|---|---|
| City | COSMOS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56228-9615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HART & LARSON'S FIRST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | MEEKER MN |
| Township / Civil Division | COSMOS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2112 |
| Census Tract | 560600 |
131 Mars St N is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Meeker County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 141, COSMOS, MN 56228-0141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME STATE BANK |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021423068 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000428331 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEEKER MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 131 MARS ST N, COSMOS, MN 56228-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000442571 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026442571 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 MARS ST N, COSMOS, MN 56228-9615 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEEKER MN |
| Property Address | 131 MARS ST N, COSMOS, MN 56228-9615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000421731 |
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| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 421731 |
| Name | HOME STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MEEKER MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 131 MARS ST N, COSMOS, MN 56228-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000423068 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 423068 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLE MARK LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $511.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 131 MARS ST N, COSMOS, MN 56228-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000423069 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 423069 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 131 Mars St N was $2,124 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Meeker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker County |
| Municipality | Cosmos City |
| Unified School District | A.C.G.C. Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,124.00 Homeowner's exemption | $171,000 (-21.16%) Land $10,900 Building $160,100 | $171,000 (-21.16%) Land $10,900 Building $160,100 |
| 2025 | $216,900 Land $10,900 Building $206,000 | $216,900 Land $10,900 Building $206,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,902.00 | $163,900 Land $8,700 Building $155,200 | $163,900 Land $8,700 Building $155,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 Mars St N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012
| 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 131 Mars St N 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 | Cosmos serves 513 people · EPA ID MN1470011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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