Lac Qui Parle County property record for 278 Hickory St, Dawson, MN 56232
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,847 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,038 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-0729-000 |
| Primary APN | 50-0729-000 |
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| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 14,847 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Street Address | 278 HICKORY ST |
|---|---|
| City | DAWSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56232-2426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOIDALE'S 1ST ADDITION TO DAWSON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LAC QUI PARLE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | DAWSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1124 |
| Census Tract | 180300 |
278 Hickory St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Lac Qui Parle County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 HICKORY ST, DAWSON, MN 56232-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GRANITE FALLS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024260020 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000252880 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAC QUI PARLE MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 278 HICKORY ST, DAWSON, MN 56232-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000252880 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 252880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAC QUI PARLE MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 278 HICKORY ST, DAWSON, MN 56232-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000252090 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 252090 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 278 HICKORY ST, DAWSON, MN 56232-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000252078 |
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| Date | Oct 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 252078 |
| Name | GRANITE FALLS BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Hickory St was $4,038 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lac Qui Parle County assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Lac Qui Parle County |
| Municipality | Dawson City |
| Unified School District | Dawson-Boyd Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,038.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,038.00 (+5.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $174,600 Land $7,500 Building $167,100 | $174,600 Land $7,500 Building $167,100 |
| 2024 | $3,820.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Hickory St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 9, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 278 Hickory St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Dawson serves 1,466 people · EPA ID MN1370003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| 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 | 2 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 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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