Lake County property record for 278 E 1st St, Knife River, MN 55609 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 941 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,050 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| APN | 25-5240-32150 |
| Primary APN | 25-5240-32150 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 941 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 921 sqft |
| Utility Area | 120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 278 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | KNIFE RIVER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 11-16 BLOCK 32 + LOTS 21-24 BLOCK 32 + |
| Legal Range | 11W |
| Legal Township | 52N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE NO. 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2062 |
| Census Tract | 370102 |
Source: Lake County records · APN 25-5240-32150
Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 298, KNIFE RIVER, MN 55609-0298 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TWO HARBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 01, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TWO HARBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 03, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TWO HARBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MN |
| Property Address | 278 E 1ST ST, KNIFE RIVER, MN 55609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000192365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000192365 |
| Name | TWO HARBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MN |
| Property Address | 278 E 1ST ST, KNIFE RIVER, MN 55609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000196599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | A000196599 |
| Name | TWO HARBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE MN |
| Property Address | 278 E 1ST ST, KNIFE RIVER, MN 55609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000200794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 03, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000200794 |
| Name | TWO HARBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2037 |
Source: Lake County records · Assessment roll updated August 6, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lake County |
| Unified School District | Lake Superior Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $284,500 (-3.17%) Land $72,200 Building $212,300 | $284,500 (-3.17%) Land $72,200 Building $212,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,050.00 | ||
| 2023 | $293,800 Land $61,100 Building $232,700 | $293,800 Land $61,100 Building $232,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 39% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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