Hennepin County property record for 242 Hamel Rd, Hamel, MN 55340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,769 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,657 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-118-23-42-0003 |
| Primary APN | 12-118-23-42-0003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,769 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,989 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Basement Area | 935 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 82.5 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 242 HAMEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | HAMEL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55340-9613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 016 B AUDITORS SUBD. NO. 241 82.5 X 132 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 118 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Quarter | 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITORS SUBD. NO. 241 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDINA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 27101 |
242 Hamel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Hennepin County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 HAMEL RD, HAMEL, MN 55340-9613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201510190384 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0T05826065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 HAMEL RD, HAMEL, MN 55340-9613 |
| Document Number | 0T05826065 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | T05826065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE SMART INC, TITLESMART INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 242 HAMEL RD, MEDINA, MN 55340-9613 |
| Document Number | 0T05826066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | T05826066 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK OF HAMEL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Hamel Rd was $4,657 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11% from the year before.
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Medina City |
| Unified School District | Wayzata Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,657.00 (+10.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $409,300 (+0.61%) Land $121,000 Building $288,300 | $409,300 (+0.61%) Land $121,000 Building $288,300 |
| 2024 | $4,197.00 (+22.58%) | $406,800 Land $121,000 Building $285,800 | $406,800 Land $121,000 Building $285,800 |
| 2023 | $3,424.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $332,000 Land $110,000 Building $222,000 | $332,000 Land $110,000 Building $222,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Hamel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025 · 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 242 Hamel Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | Medina serves 4,205 people · EPA ID MN1270023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Xfinity.
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