252 Elm St E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 Property Records

Becker County property record for 252 Elm St E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details29,028 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size1.81 acres (78,843 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,310,000 (May 2009)
Tax Bill$21,720 (2026)
APN49.1682.261

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49.1682.261

Interior

Units24 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area29,028 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area14,514 sqft
Fireplaces10 Fireplaces
FireplaceFireplace
Fire SprinklersFire Sprinklers

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area78,843 sqft (1.81 acres)
Garage Area6,240 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area768 sqft
Patio Area600 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 ELM ST E
CityDETROIT LAKES
StateMN
Zip56501
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionSEC 27 TWN 139 RNG 041 MEADOWS EDGE LOT 001 BLOCK 001
Legal Range041
Legal Township139
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionMEADOWS EDGE
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionBECKER MN
Township / Civil DivisionDETROIT LAKES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract450500

Owner

Source: Becker County records, as of August 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4654 AMBER VALLEY PKWY S, FARGO, ND 58104-8612
Owner TypeCompany
VestingPartnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 4, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2009568298
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Becker County assessment roll, as of August 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyBecker County
MunicipalityDetroit Lakes City
Unified School DistrictDetroit Lakes Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$21,720.00 (-0.7%)$1,807,800 (-) Land $63,400 Building $1,744,400$1,807,800 (-) Land $63,400 Building $1,744,400
2025$1,807,800 (+11.77%) Land $63,400 Building $1,744,400$1,807,800 (+11.77%) Land $63,400 Building $1,744,400
2024$21,874.00 (-2.48%)
2023$22,430.00$1,617,400 Land $63,400 Building $1,554,000$1,617,400 Land $63,400 Building $1,554,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · above 74% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDetroit Lakes
serves 10,038 people · EPA ID MN1030005
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Midco
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Arvig
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Fidium Fiber.

Nearby Properties on Elm St E

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number