St. Louis County property record for 23 S 5th St W, Aurora, MN 55705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,247 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,460 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 100-0068-00290 |
| Primary APN | 100-0068-00290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,098 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,098 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,247 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 1124345 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 S 5TH ST W |
| City | AURORA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55705-1255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0007 BLOCK:003 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT ADD TO VILLAGE OF AUROR |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 13800 |
23 S 5th St W is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 S 5TH ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE MINERS NATIONAL BANK OF EVELETH |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE MINERS NATIONAL BANK OF EVELETH |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AFFINITY PLUS FCU |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage NORTHERN ST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221434785 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 23 S 5TH ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1255 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001448498 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1448498 |
| Name | THE MINERS NATIONAL BANK OF EVELETH |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EVELETH, MN 55734 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 23 S 5TH ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1255 |
| Document Number | 0001434785 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1434785 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $270.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 S 5TH ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1255 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001434786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1434786 |
| Name | THE MINERS NATIONAL BANK OF EVELETH |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 23 S 5TH ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1255 |
| Document Number | 00A1387624 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 S STH ST W AURORA MN 55705, AURORA, MN 55705 |
| Document Number | 00A1387624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | A1387624 |
| Name | AFFINITY PLUS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 23 S 5TH ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1255 |
| Document Number | 00A1304545 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 S 5TH ST W AURORA MN 557051255, AURORA, MN 55705-1255 |
| Document Number | 00A1304545 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | A1304545 |
| Name | NORTHERN ST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AURORA, MN 55705 |
| Term | 60 Months |
|---|---|
| Due | Feb 21, 2022 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 S 5th St W was $1,460 with a homeowner's exemption, up 42% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | White Township |
| Unified School District | Mesabi East School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,460.00 (+42.02%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,028.00 (-28.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,500 (+29.77%) Land $8,600 Building $123,900 | $132,500 (+29.77%) Land $8,600 Building $123,900 |
| 2024 | $1,440.00 | $102,100 Land $7,100 Building $95,000 | $102,100 Land $7,100 Building $95,000 |
| 2022 | $107,000 Land $8,300 Building $98,700 | $107,000 Land $8,300 Building $98,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 S 5th St W 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 March 24, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, 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 23 S 5th St W is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Aurora serves 1,764 people · EPA ID MN1690002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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