Douglas County property record for 240 Hope Ave W, Nelson, MN 56355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,040 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,700 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,828 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-0004-000 |
| Primary APN | 90-0004-000 |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 2 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 16 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Street Address | 240 HOPE AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | NELSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56355-8192 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC-13 TWP-128 RANG-37 166.5N&S X 135E&W IN SE4SE4 -SE COR IS SW COR OF LOT 7 BLK 3 REEDS 1ST ADDN EX 5 X 16 AC .52 |
| Legal Range | 37 |
| Legal Township | 128 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | REEDS 1ST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NELSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1077 |
| Census Tract | 450500 |
240 Hope Ave W is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Douglas County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 HOPE AVE W, NELSON, MN 56355-8192 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DENINE KATHRYN LEROUX JOINT LIVING TRUST |
| Aug 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GLENWOOD STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018403524 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Property Address | 240 HOPE AVE W, NELSON, MN 56355-8192 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000427396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 427396 |
| Name | DENINE KATHRYN LEROUX JOINT LIVING TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate | 2.5% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 240 HOPE AVE W, NELSON, MN 56355-8192 |
| Document Number | 0000403524 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 403524 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | INTEGRITY TITLE, INTEGRITY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $424.71 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 HOPE AVE W, NELSON, MN 56355-8192 |
| Document Number | 0000403525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 403525 |
| Name | GLENWOOD STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 Hope Ave W was $1,828 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,828.00 Homeowner's exemption | $217,300 Land $17,400 Building $199,900 | $217,300 Land $17,400 Building $199,900 |
| 2023 | $1,676.00 Homeowner's exemption | $173,900 Land $17,400 Building $156,500 | $173,900 Land $17,400 Building $156,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 Hope Ave W 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 240 Hope Ave W 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 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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