Hennepin County property record for 2490 Cates Ranch Dr, Hamel, MN 55340
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.75 ba · 3,282 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 19.3 acres (843,322 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $702,500 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $10,067 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-118-23-22-0003 |
| Primary APN | 03-118-23-22-0003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,282 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,647 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,282 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,149 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 843,322 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,253 ft deep x 668 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 2,432 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 720 sqft |
| Deck Area | 668 sqft |
| Patio Area | 585 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 2490 CATES RANCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | HAMEL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55340-9583 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 002 BLOCK 001 A CATES RANCH 668X1253X674X1258 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 118 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Quarter | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | CATES RANCH |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MEDINA |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6013 |
| Census Tract | 27101 |
2490 Cates Ranch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Hennepin County records, as of June 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2490 CATES RANCH DR, HAMEL, MN 55340-9583 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201610282222 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010101315 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Property Address | 2490 CATES RANCH DR, HAMEL, MN 55340-9583 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0A11019207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | A11019207 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEAWOOD, KS 66211 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2490 Cates Ranch Dr was $10,067.
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Medina City |
| Unified School District | Rockford Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,067.00 | $1,212,700 Land $648,400 Building $564,300 | $1,212,700 Land $648,400 Building $564,300 |
| 2023 | $6,839.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $500,000 Land $138,000 Building $362,000 | $500,000 Land $138,000 Building $362,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2490 Cates Ranch Dr 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 | 7 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 2490 Cates Ranch Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Midco.
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