Douglas County property record for 240 N Nelson St, Nelson, MN 56355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,908 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,749 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,500 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,644 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-0064-050 |
| Primary APN | 90-0064-050 |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Lot Area | 4,749 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Street Address | 240 N NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | NELSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56355-8205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC-19 TWP-128 RANG-36 ORIGINAL NELSON N 95 OF LOT 4 BLK 4; & N 95 OF LOT 1 BLK A (PLAT # 5) STROMLUNDS SUB OF LOT B MILLERS SUB. |
| Legal Range | 36 |
| Legal Township | 128 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL NELSON |
| Legal Block | 4,A |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,1 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NELSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1086 |
| Census Tract | 450500 |
240 N Nelson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Douglas County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 N NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-8205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020423363 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000460400 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 240 N NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-8205 |
| Document Number | 423363 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 423363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE AND CLOSING LL, MAIN STREET TTL & CLOSINGS L |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $404.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 240 N NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-8205 |
| Document Number | 423364 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 423364 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 N Nelson St was $1,644 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 | $1,644.00 Homeowner's exemption | $191,600 Land $17,400 Building $174,200 | $191,600 Land $17,400 Building $174,200 |
| 2023 | $1,842.00 | $164,200 Land $25,800 Building $138,400 | $164,200 Land $25,800 Building $138,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 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 240 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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