Douglas County property record for 281 N Nelson St, Nelson, MN 56355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 952 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,198 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $474 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-0045-000 |
| Primary APN | 90-0045-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1986 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 8,198 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 490 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 44 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Street Address | 281 N NELSON ST |
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| City | NELSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56355-2501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC-24 TWP-128 RANG-37 LOT-001 BLK-001 ORIGINAL NELSON |
| Legal Range | 37 |
| Legal Township | 128 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL NELSON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NELSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1082 |
| Census Tract | 450500 |
Source: Douglas County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 47, OSAKIS, MN 56360-0047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OSAKIS |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012345660 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000390956 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Property Address | 281 N NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-4400 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000418485 |
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| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 418485 |
| Name | THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OSAKIS |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OSAKIS, MN 56360 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 58 Months |
| Due | Apr 13, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 N NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-4400 |
| Document Number | 0000396199 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 396199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $132.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 47, OSAKIS, MN 56360-0047 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 N NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-4400 |
| Document Number | 0000390956 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 390956 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16474 LAKE AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9378 |
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 | $474.00 (+4.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,000 (+4.35%) Land $11,200 Building $48,800 | $60,000 (+4.35%) Land $11,200 Building $48,800 |
| 2023 | $452.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,500 Land $14,300 Building $43,200 | $57,500 Land $14,300 Building $43,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 84% 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: 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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