Douglas County property record for 221 N Nelson St, Nelson, MN 56355
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,118 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,849 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-0052-000 |
| Primary APN | 90-0052-000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 3,118 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Lot Area | 5,849 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Street Address | 221 N NELSON ST |
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| City | NELSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56355-2500 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | SEC-24 TWP-128 RANG-37 LOT-002 BLK-002 ORIGINAL NELSON |
| Legal Range | 37 |
| Legal Township | 128 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL NELSON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NELSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1085 |
| Census Tract | 450500 |
221 N Nelson St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2018.
Source: Douglas County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 6TH ST W, CARLOS, MN 56319-4609 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018403581 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 401744 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Distribution |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 221 N NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-4400 |
| Document Number | 401744 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 401744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3050 220TH ST W, FARMINGTON, MN 55024-9581 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 N Nelson St was $1,228, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas County |
| Municipality | Nelson City |
| Unified School District | Alexandria Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,228.00 (+4.6%) | $92,000 (+12.47%) Land $12,800 Building $79,200 | $92,000 (+12.47%) Land $12,800 Building $79,200 |
| 2025 | $1,174.00 | $81,800 Land $15,800 Building $66,000 | $81,800 Land $15,800 Building $66,000 |
| 2023 | $1,198.00 | $70,100 Land $15,800 Building $54,300 | $70,100 Land $15,800 Building $54,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 221 N Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009 · 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 |
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 221 N Nelson St 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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