Douglas County property record for 251 Mill Ave W, Nelson, MN 56355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 864 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.512 acres (22,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,668 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-0109-000 |
| Primary APN | 90-0109-000 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 22,307 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 392 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Street Address | 251 MILL AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | NELSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56355-8183 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC-24 TWP-128 RANG-37 E A OLSENS ADDN LOTS 10-12 BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 37 |
| Legal Township | 128 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | E A OLSENS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-12 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NELSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1102 |
| Census Tract | 450500 |
251 Mill Ave W is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Douglas County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 MILL AVE W, NELSON, MN 56355-8183 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024456472 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000A456471 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Mill Ave W was $1,668.
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 | $1,668.00 | $199,400 Land $19,000 Building $180,400 | $199,400 Land $19,000 Building $180,400 |
| 2023 | $1,598.00 Homeowner's exemption | $163,300 Land $22,100 Building $141,200 | $163,300 Land $22,100 Building $141,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Mill 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 251 Mill Ave W 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 93% of the US · lower than 78% 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: 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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