St. Louis County property record for 2137 Columbus Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.25 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.802 acres (34,957 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,680 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 010-1850-01930 |
| Primary APN | 010-1850-01930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 34,957 sqft (0.802 acres) |
| Garage Area | 476 sqft |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 648579 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2137 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55803-2222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 21 THRU 24 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | GLEN AVON 3RD DIV OF DULUTH |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-24 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | DULUTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
2137 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2137 COLUMBUS AVE, DULUTH, MN 55803-2222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY PLUS FCU |
| Aug 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY PLUS FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001051488 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 2137 COLUMBUS AVE, DULUTH, MN 55803-2222 |
| Document Number | 00A1394689 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2137 COLUMBUS AVE DULUTH MN 558032222, DULUTH, MN 55803-2222 |
| Document Number | 00A1394689 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | A1394689 |
| Name | AFFINITY PLUS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 29, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 2137 COLUMBUS AVE, DULUTH, MN 55803-2222 |
| Document Number | 00A1316394 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2137 COLUMBUS AVE DULUTH MN 558032222, DULUTH, MN 55803-2222 |
| Document Number | 00A1316394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1316394 |
| Name | AFFINITY PLUS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 27, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2137 Columbus Ave was $3,680 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Duluth City |
| Unified School District | Duluth Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,680.00 (+4.37%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,526.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $293,700 (+6.49%) Land $93,100 Building $200,600 | $293,700 (+6.49%) Land $93,100 Building $200,600 |
| 2024 | $3,466.00 | $275,800 Land $86,800 Building $189,000 | $275,800 Land $86,800 Building $189,000 |
| 2022 | $225,300 Land $59,500 Building $165,800 | $225,300 Land $59,500 Building $165,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2137 Columbus Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1991) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1991 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2137 Columbus Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 84% 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 | Duluth serves 86,859 people · EPA ID MN1690011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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