Dakota County property record for 1687 James Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,172 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $279,900 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,118 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-76402-03-160 |
| Primary APN | 27-76402-03-160 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,172 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1687 JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55118-3643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TILSENS HIGHLAND HEIGHTS PLAT 3 16 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | TILSENS HIGHLAND HEIGHTS PLAT 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | DAKOTA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MENDOTA HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 60604 |
1687 James Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Dakota County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1687 JAMES RD, SAINT PAUL, MN 55118-3643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003197149 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1687 James Rd was $4,118 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Dakota County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota County |
| Municipality | Mendota Heights City |
| Unified School District | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,118.00 | $423,500 Land $166,000 Building $257,500 | $423,500 Land $166,000 Building $257,500 |
| 2022 | $3,316.00 | $380,100 Land $156,000 Building $224,100 | $380,100 Land $156,000 Building $224,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1687 James Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 risk around 1687 James Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | Saint Paul Regional Water Services serves 392,529 people · EPA ID MN1620026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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