Stearns County property record for 228 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN 56352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.585 acres (25,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,218 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-36662-0000 |
| Primary APN | 66-36662-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,423 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,500 sqft (0.585 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 2,188 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 228 5TH AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56352-1138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S85' OF LOT 6 BLK 58 CLARK'S ADD MELROSE SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 033 CLARK'S ADD MELROSE SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE |
| Legal Range | 33W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARKS ADD MELROSE |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
228 5th Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 5TH AVE NE, MELROSE, MN 56352-1138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 5th Ave NE was $2,218.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,218.00 | $223,000 (-0.58%) Land $37,400 Building $185,600 | $223,000 (-0.58%) Land $37,400 Building $185,600 |
| 2025 | $224,300 Land $35,600 Building $188,700 | $224,300 Land $35,600 Building $188,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,968.00 | $203,000 Land $27,500 Building $175,500 | $203,000 Land $27,500 Building $175,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 5th Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 228 5th Ave NE 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | Melrose serves 3,886 people · EPA ID MN1730016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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