228 3rd St NW, Freeport, MN 56331 Property Records

Stearns County property record for 228 3rd St NW, Freeport, MN 56331

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details4 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,182 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size103 acres (4,521,092 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$140,000 (Jan 2014)
Tax Bill$7,196 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-32028-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-32028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,182 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,399 sqft
1st Floor Area960 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,521,092 sqft (103 acres)
Garage Area448 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft
Granary1,100 sqft
Lean-To510 sqft
Silo252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address228 3RD ST NW
CityFREEPORT
StateMN
Zip56331-2201
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description103.79 A. LOT 16 LESS TRACT SOLD AND LESS .25A TO V BORGERDING FOR HOMESITE AUD SUBD #05 SECTION 02 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 032
Legal Range32W
Legal Township125
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionAUD SUBD #05
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Township / Civil DivisionFREEPORT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract10500

Owner

Source: Stearns County records · APN 54-32028-0000

Assessment roll updated July 30, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 83, FREEPORT, MN 56331-0083
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201496710
Prior Transfer DateOct 14, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000096710
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Stearns County records · Assessment roll updated July 30, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyStearns County
MunicipalityFreeport City
Unified School DistrictMelrose Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,196.00 (+4.78%)$1,096,800 (+4.66%) Land $771,700 Building $325,100$1,096,800 (+4.66%) Land $771,700 Building $325,100
2025$1,048,000 (+7.41%) Land $731,600 Building $316,400$1,048,000 (+7.41%) Land $731,600 Building $316,400
2024$6,868.00 (+16.92%)
2023$5,874.00$975,700 Land $662,100 Building $313,600$975,700 Land $662,100 Building $313,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 29, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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