Houston County property record for 18857 State 16, Houston, MN 55943
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,878 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 40.3 acres (1,759,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,704 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06.0390.000 |
| Primary APN | 06.0390.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,878 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,227 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,759,388 sqft (40.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Granary | 960 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 18857 STATE 16 |
|---|---|
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55943-8199 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-36 TWP-104 RANGE-007 40.39 AC N 42A W1/2 NW1/4 EX .01A TO ST OF MN & 2A COM AT PT ON E LINE W1/2 NW1/4 24R S OF NE COR S |
| Legal Range | 07 |
| Legal Township | 104 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
18857 State 16, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Houston County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18857 STATE 16, HOUSTON, MN 55943-8199 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022306846 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON MN |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 18857 STATE 16, HOUSTON, MN 55943-8199 |
| Document Number | 000A306846 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | A306846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| 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 | 18857 STATE 16, HOUSTON, MN 55943-8199 |
| Document Number | 000A306847 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | A306847 |
| Name | MERCHANTS BANK NA |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18857 State 16 was $2,704 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston County |
| County Subdivision | Houston Township |
| Unified School District | Houston Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,704.00 Homeowner's exemption | $411,900 Land $243,800 Building $168,100 | $411,900 Land $243,800 Building $168,100 |
| 2025 | $2,704.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,760.00 Homeowner's exemption | $318,900 Land $174,600 Building $144,300 | $318,900 Land $174,600 Building $144,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18857 State 16 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1990–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 18857 State 16 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Acentek Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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