Lake County property record for 172 Central Ave, Knife River, MN 55609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Refinance |
| APN | 25-5272-31045 |
| Primary APN | 25-5272-31045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Utility Area | 240 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Metal |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 172 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KNIFE RIVER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF HILLHOUSE OUTLOT 4 OF NE14 OF |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 52N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE NO. 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 370102 |
172 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2013.
Source: Lake County records, as of October 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 276, KNIFE RIVER, MN 55609-0276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000178959 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE MN |
| Property Address | 172 CENTRAL AVE, KNIFE RIVER, MN 55609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A000193689 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000193689 |
| Name | TWO HARBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 97 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Central Ave was $400 with a homeowner's exemption, down 56.8% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of August 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake County |
| Unified School District | Lake Superior Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $400.00 (-56.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $559,300 Land $75,500 Building $483,800 | $559,300 Land $75,500 Building $483,800 |
| 2025 | $926.00 | ||
| 2023 | $405,400 Land $57,800 Building $347,600 | $405,400 Land $57,800 Building $347,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 172 Central Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| 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 172 Central Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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