Douglas County property record for 281 W Thomas Ave, Nelson, MN 56355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 464 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $928 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 90-0113-500 |
| Primary APN | 90-0113-500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 464 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 464 sqft |
| Lot Area | 7,925 sqft (0.182 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Street Address | 281 W THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NELSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC-24 TWP-128 RANG-37 E A OLSENS 2ND ADDN LOTS 10-12 BLK 1; & 7925 SQ FT VACATED OLSEN AVENUE |
| Legal Range | 37 |
| Legal Township | 128 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | E A OLSENS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-12 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NELSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1101 |
| 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 | 677 N CACTUS RD, APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119-4106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005276175 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000401324 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 W THOMAS AVE, NELSON, MN 56355 |
| Document Number | 0000401324 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 401324 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
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 | $928.00 (+55.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,300 (+189.38%) Land $20,600 Building $115,700 | $136,300 (+189.38%) Land $20,600 Building $115,700 |
| 2023 | $596.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,100 Land $22,300 Building $24,800 | $47,100 Land $22,300 Building $24,800 |
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 93% of the US · lower than 78% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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