Pennington County property record for 1801 Nelson Dr, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,190 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.983 acres (42,857 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,460 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Sep 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R-25.04100410 |
| Primary APN | R-25.04100410 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 42,857 sqft (0.983 acres) |
| Lot Width | 140 ft Width |
| Account Number | 18759 |
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| Street Address | 1801 NELSON DR |
| City | THIEF RIVER FALLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56701-3807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PETERSONS FIRST ADDITION LOT-004 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSONS FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PENNINGTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | THIEF RIVER FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 90500 |
1801 Nelson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Pennington County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1801 NELSON DR, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jun 3, 2011 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ELDOR ORNQUIST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011193836 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000229845 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PENNINGTON MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1801 NELSON DR, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000229846 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 229846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1801 NELSON DR, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3807 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | PENNINGTON MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1801 NELSON DR, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000229845 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 229845 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1801 NELSON DR, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3807 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | PENNINGTON MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Property Address | 1801 NELSON DR, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000193836 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2011 |
| Instrument | 193836 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $288.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 803 CROCKER AVE S, THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN 56701-3713 |
| Document Number | 0000193837 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Instrument | 193837 |
| Name | ELDOR ORNQUIST |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 116 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1801 Nelson Dr was $4,460 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Pennington County assessment roll, as of April 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pennington County |
| Municipality | Thief River Falls City |
| Unified School District | Thief River Falls School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,460.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,460.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $278,200 (-0.5%) Land $63,600 Building $214,600 | $278,200 (-0.5%) Land $63,600 Building $214,600 |
| 2024 | $4,376.00 | $279,600 Land $63,400 Building $216,200 | $279,600 Land $63,400 Building $216,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1801 Nelson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 1801 Nelson Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 72% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 | Thief River Falls serves 8,701 people · EPA ID MN1570003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator.
| Water Quality | Turbidity not recorded as resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 88 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Garden Valley Technologies Fiber | 6,000 / 6,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Sjobergs Cable | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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