Mille Lacs County property record for 171 Washington Ave, Foreston, MN 56330
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 780 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,255 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,208 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-040-0230 |
| Primary APN | 19-040-0230 |
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| Building Area | 780 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 9,255 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Street Address | 171 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FORESTON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56330-4102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | & E'LY 1/2 OF VAC ALLEY ADJ |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 37 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDGMAN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MILLE LACS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FORESTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 170400 |
171 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Mille Lacs County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 WASHINGTON AVE, FORESTON, MN 56330-4102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014384852 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000429264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Washington Ave was $1,208, up 15.9% from the year before.
Source: Mille Lacs County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Mille Lacs County |
| Municipality | Foreston City |
| Unified School District | Milaca Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,208.00 (+15.93%) | $137,300 (+7.69%) Land $40,200 Building $97,100 | $137,300 (+7.69%) Land $40,200 Building $97,100 |
| 2025 | $1,042.00 Homeowner's exemption | $127,500 Land $39,400 Building $88,100 | $127,500 Land $39,400 Building $88,100 |
| 2023 | $1,116.00 | $112,900 Land $35,700 Building $77,200 | $112,900 Land $35,700 Building $77,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 171 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 4, 2013 · 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 Policies | 3 in force |
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 171 Washington Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 65% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Foreston serves 340 people · EPA ID MN1480014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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