Polk County property record for 217 Mark Ave S, Fosston, MN 56542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,219 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,757 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $994 (2026) |
| APN | 87.00014.00 |
| Primary APN | 87.00014.00 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,219 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,757 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 24469 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 MARK AVE S |
| City | FOSSTON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56542-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 150 E & W X 65 N & S COM ON ELY LINE OF S MARK AVE SECTION 04 TOWNSHIP 147 RANGE 040 |
| Legal Range | 040 |
| Legal Township | 147 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FOSSTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 21000 |
217 Mark Ave S is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 MARK AVE S, FOSSTON, MN 56542-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Mark Ave S was $994 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Fosston City |
| Unified School District | Fosston Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $994.00 | ||
| 2025 | $50,800 | $84,700 Land $9,800 Building $74,900 | |
| 2023 | $872.00 | $72,900 Land $6,800 Building $66,100 | $72,900 Land $6,800 Building $66,100 |
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 217 Mark Ave S.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 217 Mark Ave S is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 86% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | Fosston serves 1,385 people · EPA ID MN1600010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 132 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 |
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