Hennepin County property record for 252 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 10,305 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,494,750 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $21,483 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-029-24-41-0058 |
| Primary APN | 22-029-24-41-0058 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 10,305 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,425 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 252 1ST AVE N |
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| City | MINNEAPOLIS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55401-1608 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | B4S-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 005 BLOCK 055 A TOWN OF MINNEAPOLIS SELY 24FT OF NELY 40FT OF SWLY 80FT OF LOT 4 AND THE NELY 40FT OF THE SWLY 80 FT OF LOT 5 3600 SQ. FT. |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 029 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Quarter | 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF MINNEAPOLIS |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MINNEAPOLIS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 126102 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District listed 1989 · 142 contributing resources · NRIS 89001937 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
252 1st Ave N, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2025.
Source: Hennepin County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 206 N 1ST ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401-1404 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Land Contract, Transfer · Land Contract NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202511414839 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 252 1ST AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401-1608 |
| Document Number | 0A11414839 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | A11414839 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,232.68 |
| 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 | 206 N 1ST ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401-1404 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 252 1ST AVE N, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401-1608 |
| Document Number | 0A11183979 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | A11183979 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 TAFT ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413-2831 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 206 N 1ST ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401-1404 |
| Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
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| Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
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| Type | Land Contract |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 18 Months |
| Due | Aug 24, 2024 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 252 1st Ave N was $21,483.
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Minneapolis City |
| Unified School District | Minneapolis Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,483.00 | $550,800 (-1%) Land $342,000 Building $208,800 | $550,800 (-1%) Land $342,000 Building $208,800 |
| 2024 | $612,000 Land $558,000 Building $54,000 | $612,000 Land $558,000 Building $54,000 | |
| 2023 | $23,212.00 | ||
| 2022 | $640,000 Land $522,000 Building $118,000 | $640,000 Land $522,000 Building $118,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 252 1st Ave N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 252 1st Ave N has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Minneapolis serves 425,300 people · EPA ID MN1270024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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