Stearns County property record for 216 1st Ave S, Freeport, MN 56331
| Property Type | Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,620 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,500 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,354 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-32247-0000 |
| Primary APN | 54-32247-0000 |
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| Building Area | 4,620 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,140 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,719 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 216 1ST AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56331-9004 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.) |
| Legal Description | P/O LOT 3 BLK 13 COM SE COR LOT 3-N60D W ALG S LN 1.50' TO POB-CONT N60D W 80.50'- N29D E 56.68'-S60D E 17.0'- N32D E 5.0' TO |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF FREEPORT |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
216 1st Ave S, a public works property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29018 COUNTY ROAD 17, FREEPORT, MN 56331-9637 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001716208 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 216 1ST AVE S, FREEPORT, MN 56331-9004 |
| Document Number | 0001716208 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261716208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 216 1st Ave S was $2,354 with an additional exemption.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Freeport City |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,354.00 Additional exemption filed | $84,800 (+9.99%) Land $25,400 Building $59,400 | $84,800 (+9.99%) Land $25,400 Building $59,400 |
| 2025 | $77,100 Land $24,100 Building $53,000 | $77,100 Land $24,100 Building $53,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,274.00 Additional exemption filed | $71,100 Land $22,700 Building $48,400 | $71,100 Land $22,700 Building $48,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 1st Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 216 1st Ave S has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Freeport serves 685 people · EPA ID MN1730013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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